Ohlson 35 Yawl
Description
The Ohlson 35 is a classic Swedish wooden cruiser-racer designed by Einar Ohlson (one of the Ohlson brothers, prominent Swedish naval architects of the mid-20th century known for elegant, seaworthy designs). Built by Ohlson Brothers (Bröderna Ohlson) in Gothenburg, Sweden, production ran from approximately 1958 to 1965, with hulls planked in mahogany on laminated oak frames (planks running full length from bow to stern for strength and fairness). It was available in both sloop and yawl rig configurations (the yawl variant adds a small mizzen for balanced handling, easier shorthanded sailing in heavy weather, and motorsailing versatility). The design emphasizes seaworthiness, comfort, and performance—stable with a full keel (or fin with skeg-hung rudder), generous sail plan for light-air capability, and a practical interior (typically 4–6 berths with V-forward, settees, galley, heads, and storage for coastal or offshore cruising). It's praised for excellent motion in rough conditions, durability (many examples still sailing after 60+ years), and timeless beauty—proven in offshore passages and cherished in classic yacht circles.
Construction Details
| Designer | Einar Ohlson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ohlson Brothers (Bröderna Ohlson, Sweden) |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.500 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 14200 lb |
| Ballast | 5675 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.830 ft |
| Year Built | 1958 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.41 ft |
| p | 34.41 ft |
| e | 15.12 ft |
| p2 | 14.33 ft |
| e2 | 6.37 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.83 ft | 12.41 ft | 34.41 ft | 15.12 ft | 14.33 ft | 6.37 ft | - | - |
Sails
Ohlson 35 Yawl - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34.41 ft - (10488 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.12 ft - (4609 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.9 ft - (11247 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.1 ft - (11308 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 259.83 ft² |
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Ohlson 35 Yawl - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.61 ft - (9940 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.43 ft - (5008 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.32 ft - (8632 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.27 ft - (4349 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 232.64 ft² |
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Ohlson 35 Yawl - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.73 ft - (11805 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.04 ft - (6108 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.62 ft - (5675 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 360.52 ft² |
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Ohlson 35 Yawl - MIZZEN
| Luff | * 14.33 ft - (4368 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 6.37 ft - (1942 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 15.36 ft - (4682 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88.02 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 15.48 ft - (4718 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | 45.57 ft² |
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