Ganbare 35

Description

The Ganbare 35 is a classic IOR One Ton class racer-cruiser designed by American naval architect Doug Peterson (his breakthrough design that launched his renowned career in 1973). The original "Ganbare" was a custom-built prototype that finished 2nd at the 1973 One Ton Cup in Sardinia (despite a protest issue), proving exceptionally fast and light for its time—sparking demand for production versions. Built by Cooper Enterprises (later associated with Martin Yachts) in Canada from 1973 onward in fiberglass, with a total of 35 hulls produced (a limited run, making survivors relatively rare today). It features a fin keel with spade rudder, masthead sloop rig, and light displacement for lively, responsive performance—quick acceleration, excellent upwind pointing in a narrow "groove," strong reaching/running, but potentially tender in heavy air (requiring crew on the rail or reefing early due to IOR hull shape influences like a fine bow and flatter garboards for longer effective keel). While race-oriented, many were adapted for cruising with added amenities (e.g., larger tanks, fridge, heater), offering a practical interior (V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, head, quarter berths sleeping 5–6) and solid build quality.