Easterly 36
Description
The Easterly 36 is a classic American coastal/bluewater-oriented masthead sloop with a fin keel and partial skeg-hung rudder (some reports note semi-balanced spade-like elements), designed by Mike Brennan (the primary designer for Easterly Yachts' lineup in the 1970s), built by Easterly Yachts in Pearlington, Mississippi, USA, during the late fiberglass production era when small US yards focused on sturdy, performance-minded family cruisers; production began in 1976 and was short-lived (company ceased operations around 1980), with hulls constructed in fiberglass featuring a center-cockpit sloop configuration in some examples (though most are aft-cockpit), moderate-heavy displacement for good stability and motion comfort, and a reputation for decent sailing performance (PHRF around 153, quick for its vintage with good upwind ability and balance, though interiors vary from basic Formica/plywood to more finished depending on build year/owner completion); quantity manufactured is low and undocumented precisely (likely dozens to perhaps low hundreds at most, given the yard's brief run, small scale, and rarity in current listings/forums compared to contemporaries like Pearson or Islander models).
Construction Details
| Designer | Mike Brennan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Easterly Yachts in Pearlington, Mississippi, USA |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Displacement | 14500 lb |
| Ballast | 4300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.300 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Notes | Center Cockpit version shown here. |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.30 ft |
| p | 37.50 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.50 ft | 15.30 ft | 37.50 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Easterly 36 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.13 ft - (11927 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.41 ft - (12012 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 261.1 ft² |
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Easterly 36 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.65 ft - (11476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.53 ft - (6258 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.3 ft - (9845 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.6 ft - (5364 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 331.35 ft² |
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Easterly 36 - GENOA
| Luff | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
| Leech | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.61 ft - (6282 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.12 ° |
| Area | * 448.31 ft² |
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Easterly 36 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 878 ft² |
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