Diva 35
Description
The Diva 35 is a Swedish performance-oriented cruiser/racer designed by Bernt Lindquist and built by Fabola Boats (also associated with Fabola Yachts and AP-Plast) in Sweden from 1983 to 1993, with a total of 355 hulls produced. It features a fractional sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder, and lightweight composite/fiberglass construction optimized for speed, ease of handling, comfort, and innovation — a timeless design that influenced many later light-displacement yachts. The boat is praised for its large cockpit (the biggest for any yacht under 40 ft at the time), ergonomic layout, and competitive racing success (e.g., strong results in "One of a Kind" events in 1986), while remaining practical for family cruising and long-distance passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bernt Lindquist |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fabola Yachts (Sweden) |
| Length | 35.400 ft |
| LOA | 35.400 ft |
| LWL | 29.100 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9480 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.740 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.17 ft |
| p | 41.01 ft |
| e | 15.09 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.36 ft | 12.17 ft | 41.01 ft | 15.09 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Diva 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41.01 ft - (12500 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.09 ft - (4599 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.03 ft - (13116 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.2 ft - (13167 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 309.08 ft² |
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Diva 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.72 ft - (10278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.97 ft - (4868 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.56 ft - (9010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 236.03 ft² |
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Diva 35 - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.05 ft - (12207 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.53 ft - (5953 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.82 ft - (11528 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.26 ft - (5566 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 365.64 ft² |
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Diva 35 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.05 ft - (12207 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.91 ft - (6678 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.91 ft - (6678 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 745.87 ft² |
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