Westerly 36 Sloop / Corsair / Corsair Ii
Description
Overview of the Westerly Corsair 36 Sloop The Westerly Corsair 36 Sloop is a classic British fiberglass center-cockpit cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois and built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. from 1983 to 1986 (with the nearly identical Corsair II following until 1989). It's celebrated for its spacious, family-friendly layout, robust GRP construction, and balanced performance, making it a versatile choice for coastal cruising, extended passages, or liveaboard use. The sloop rig (masthead configuration) is the most common, offering simplicity and good upwind ability, though ketch and bilge-keel options were available. Approximately 200-250 units were produced, LWL 30.42 Beam 12.5 Draft 4.92 (fin keel) Disp. 7073 kg Ballast 2996 kg
Construction Details
| Designer | E. Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine |
| Length | 35.660 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.83 ft |
| p | 40.25 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | 19.83 ft |
| e2 | 7 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.50 ft | 13.83 ft | 40.25 ft | 14 ft | 19.83 ft | 7 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.25 ft - (12268 mm) |
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.88 ft - (12765 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.15 ft - (12847 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 290.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.81 ft - (11829 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.1 ft - (5517 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.1 ft - (10394 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.9 ft - (4846 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 308.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.09 ft - (14048 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.15 ft - (6751 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.57 ft - (13280 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.74 ft - (6322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 477.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 46.09 ft - (14048 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.89 ft - (7586 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.89 ft - (7586 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 975 ft² |
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