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The Allmand 35 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Allmand 35, a heavy-displacement masthead sloop, was designed by Walter Scott and built in the USA by Allmand Boats.

Published Specification for the Allmand 35

Underwater Profile: Fin keel & skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall: 34'9" (10.6m)

Waterline Length: 28'2" (8.6m)

Beam: 11'8" (3.6m)

Draft: 5'2" (1.6m)

Rig Type: Masthead sloop

Displacement: 15,100lb (6,849kg)

Ballast: 4,300lb (1,950kg)

Designer: Walter Scott

Builder: Allmand Boats (USA)

Year First Built: 1981

Year Last Built: 1985

Published Design Ratios for the Allmand 35

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.4

Less than 16 would be considered under-powered;
16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance;
Over 20 suggests relatively high performance.

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 28.5

Under 40: less stiff, less powerful
Over 40: stiffer, more powerful

3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 302

Under 100: Ultralight
100 to 200: Light
200 to 275: Moderate
275 to 350: Heavy
Over 350: Ultraheavy

4. Comfort Ratio: 29.4

Under 20 indicates a lightweight racing boat
20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser
30 to 40 indicates a moderate offshore cruising boat
40 to 50 indicates a heavy offshore boat
Over 50 indicates an extremely heavy offshore boat

5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.9

Under 2.0 (the lower the better): Better suited for ocean passages
Over 2.0: Less suited for ocean passages

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Allmand 35

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.4 suggests that the Allmand 35 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 28.5 means that a sailboat like the Allmand 35 (which doesn't have the benefit of a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 302, tells us the Allmand 35 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 29.4 suggests that crew comfort of a Allmand 35 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not the best of news for anyone prone to seasickness.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 indicates that a Allmand 35 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.

Cruisers' Questions

What were the best-known creations of yacht designer Walter Scott?

Walter Scott was a yacht designer who worked for 30 years at Grumman Aerospace and then became the chief engineer at Irwin Yachts. He was involved with the design of many yachts from the Irwin line, such as the Irwin 10/4, the Allmand 35, and the Captiva 35. He also designed the Watkins 27, which went into production in 1977, and the Allmand 31, which appeared in 1979. He is known to have designed a number of other ‘one off’ boats. One of his most famous creations was the Ice Bear, a luxury motor yacht built by Feadship in 1988 for the late automotive entrepreneur Jim Moran.

What are the benefits of a masthead sloop whwn compared with a fractional sloop?

A masthead sloop is a sailboat with a single mast and a single headsail that is attached to the top of the mast. A fractional sloop is a sailboat with a single mast and a single headsail that is attached to a point below the top of the mast.

According to some sources, some of the benefits of a masthead sloop are:

It has a larger jib and a larger spinnaker than a fractional sloop, which can give it a speed advantage when sailing downwind.
It is easier to tune and more secure than a fractional sloop, because it has a backstay that directly opposes the forestay and keeps the mast in column.
It is more common on cruising sailboats and can be considered a more traditional way to rig a boat.

Some of the benefits of a fractional sloop are:

It has a smaller jib and a larger mainsail than a masthead sloop, which can make it easier to manage and maneuver around a racecourse.
It gives more control over the sail shape, because the forestay tension can affect the mast bend and the mainsail flatness.
It is more popular among racing sailboats and high-performance boats, because it can adapt to different wind conditions and sail changes better than a masthead sloop.

Of course, these are generalizations and there are pros and cons to both types of rigs. The choice depends on your sailing preferences, plans and goals.

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Allmand 35 pilot house

The allmand 35 pilot house is a 34.75ft cutter designed by w.h. scott/t.r. allmand and built in fiberglass by allmand boats inc.(usa) between 1981 and 1985..

The Allmand 35 pilot house is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.

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Main features

Model	Allmand 35 pilot house
Length	34.75 ft
Beam	11.67 ft
Draft	4.92 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0	??

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Sail area / displ.	16.11
Ballast / displ.	35.83 %
Displ. / length	239.65
Comfort ratio	23.33
Capsize	2.04

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	28.17 ft
Maximum draft	4.92 ft
Displacement	12000 lbs
Ballast	4300 lbs
Hull speed	7.11 knots

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Rigging	Cutter
Sail area (100%)	526 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	299.12 sq.ft
Sail area main	226.88 sq.ft
I	43.35 ft
J	13.80 ft
P	36.30 ft
E	12.50 ft

Nb engines	1
Total power	30 HP
Fuel capacity	40 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	125 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Allmand Boats Inc.(USA)
Designer	W.H. Scott/T.R. Allmand
First built	1981
Last built	1985
Number built	0	??

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Allmand 31: Florida Born and Bound

By Gregg Nestor
Updated: January 26, 2011

Allmand Boats of Hialeah, Florida, was originally a powerboat manufacturer, but during the energy crunch of the 1970s, it turned its attention entirely to sailboats. Walter Scott and T. R. Allmand collaborated on the designs, and in 1979 the company introduced three sailboat models. The Allmand 31 was, and continues to be, the most popular design. It remained in production until 1985, when the industry-wide recession of the 1980s forced Allmand to close its doors for good.

Overall, the design of the Allmand 31 is quite conservative yet contemporary. From the steep, slightly concave bow to the near-vertical stern, the sheer is almost flat. The long, low cabin trunk has a slight step-up aft. Beneath the waterline, the boat has a long, shallow keel, and the rudder is mounted on a partial skeg.

While the hull is solid fiberglass, the deck is cored with end-grain balsa. The deck mates to the hull on an outward-facing flange. This joint is bonded with resin, fastened with self-tapping screws, glassed over on the inside, and covered with a vinyl rubrail. Ballast is internal and is either cast iron (as part of the standard rig) or lead (for the tall rig).

Most of the Allmand 31s were built with a tri-cabin layout. One cabin, with the V-berth, is forward. The head compartment and a pair of hanging lockers are aft of that. The second cabin is the main saloon, in which a U-shaped dinette faces a straight settee berth and a U-shaped galley to starboard. The third cabin is aft to port. It contains a double berth, a hanging locker, and a fold-down chart table.

Under sail, the boat accelerates quickly, but windward performance is hampered by its wide beam and shoal draft. Although the 31 will tack through about 90 degrees and is extraordinarily stiff and sails almost level, it makes noticeable leeway. Its best points of sail are off the wind.

The most common auxiliary is the 16-horsepower M20 Universal diesel. The 21-horsepower M25 was available as an option, and either one is adequate in most conditions.

As well as checking for age-related problems typical of older boats, a prospective buyer should examine the keel cavity for signs of a hard grounding, especially on boats with cast-iron ballast. If a break in the outer skin has let in water, the cast iron can suffer significant and costly corrosion.

The strongest features of the Allmand 31 are its generous interior and its spacious cockpit. Its moderate rig is easily managed, but the shoal draft and the smallish sail area make the Allmand 31 a better candidate for coastal cruising than bluewater sailing. The boat is solidly constructed and doesn’t look that dated, but the builder wasn’t known for sailboats, and this probably accounts for the 31’s current depressed price: $14,000 to $30,000 will get you a very roomy 31-footer.

Gregg Nestor, the author of three books about sailboats, has maintained a lifelong interest in all things aquatic.

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1983 Allmand 35

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Great stable roomy family cruising boat, sleeps 5 comfortably, good-sized cockpit with folding table

Equipment: Mainsail, roller furling jib, lazyjacks, wheel steering, binnacle, anchor with rode and chain, sail cover, 12 volt electrical system, electric winch, stern ladder, California-style dodger and Bimini CNG galley, sink, water tank, VHF, flushing head with holding tank, bathroom sink, cushions

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Based on the earlier CAPTIVA 35. Shoal draft: 4.16’. A ‘Raised Cabin’ Motor Sailor version was also available. Dimensions from original builders brochure.

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So I’m on the hunt for a boat and I’ve stumbled upon the Allmand 31. It’s in terrible shape and needs a survey done but it’s still something I have the time and money to consider. So far the reviews I’ve seen about it are limited although cruising worlds review called it a classic plastic. Any Allmand 31 owners out there have good or bad things to say about it? I want to eventually cruise the Caribbean and I feel this many wouldn’t be the boat to do it in.

Welcome to SailNet! As with any boat, you may find that it is cheaper to buy a boat that is in good condition, rather than fix a lot of things on a project boat. I don't have any specific experience with the A31. I think they were encapsulated keels. If there was a hard grounding, there could have been water intrusion into the steel ballast. Beamy boat will make for good interior volume. Has a fairly shoal draft that would be good for sailing the Bahamas. However, with shoal draft, and wide beam, a knockdown may be a bit of an issue.

I’m thinking maybe something along the lines of a Catalina instead or something along those lines. I know a shallow draft is important for cruising down south but also can make the trip from Long Island Sound to down south. Much to think about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

UPDATE while I do love the layout of the Allmand 31 the one I was looking at ended up being in much worse shape then I originally thought. I’m now on the verge of buying a contest 33! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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The Allmand 35 is a 34.75ft masthead sloop designed by W. H. Scott and built in fiberglass by Allmand Boats Inc. (USA) between 1981 and 1985. The Allmand 35 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
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Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. ... I''m looking at an Allmand 35 -- a mid-80s tri-cabin version -- and wanted to hear some opinions on these boats. Would also be interested in any estimates of value. The boat shows some exterior age, as is to be expected, and needs some cosmetic fixes, such as ...
Review of Allmand 35
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Allmand 35 is about 204 kg/cm, alternatively 1147 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 204 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1147 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Review of Allmand 35 Pilot House
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Allmand 35 Pilot House is about 204 kg/cm, alternative 1147 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 204 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternative, if you load 1147 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
"New" Allmand 35
Registered User. Join Date: Jun 2013. Posts: 7. "New" Allmand 35. Good morning, I've made the plunge. Just picked up a 1984 new to me Allmand 35 tri cabin. 132 hours on the Yahmar. Now to find a way to get it from Mobile to Fort Myers between tropical storms. My current boat is a 22 FT that I use on the lakes of Minnesota.
Allmand 35 pilot house
The Allmand 35 pilot house is a 34.75ft cutter designed by W.H. Scott/T.R. Allmand and built in fiberglass by Allmand Boats Inc. (USA) between 1981 and 1985. The Allmand 35 pilot house is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized.
Allmand 35 Pilot House
Allmand 35 Pilot House is a 34′ 8″ / 10.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Walter Scott and built by Allmand Boats Inc.(USA) between 1981 and 1985. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
2021 Allmand 35 Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews
Get the latest 2021 Allmand 35 boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources. ... 2021 Allmand 35 Specs. Boat Type: Power Cat; Hull Material: Aluminum; Beam: 12'0" Length: 35' Net Weight: 7500 lbs; Looking for the Boat Manual?
ALLMAND 35 PILOT HOUSE
A cutter-rigged sailboat with a fin keel and a rudder on skeg, built by Allmand Boats Inc. from 1981 to 1985. See specifications, calculations, rig and sail details, and forum topics for this model.
Classic Plastic: Allmand 31
In the Allmand 31, shoal-water cruising meets high-level comfort. Allmand Boats of Hialeah, Florida, was originally a powerboat manufacturer, but during the energy crunch of the 1970s, it turned its attention entirely to sailboats. Walter Scott and T. R. Allmand collaborated on the designs, and in 1979 the company introduced three sailboat models.
Allmand 31' Would like comparison reports
Our Cabo Rico is a much steadier vessel in a seaway. I would not look forward to heading to Bermuda in the Allmand but would not think twice about the CR 34. When you spend lots of time aboard, space is important. Both vessels have aft cabins. The CR has 165 gal of water and 42 gals of fuel. The Allmand 31 had about 45 gal water and 40 gal fuel ...
1984 Allmand 35 Tri Cabin SL Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews
Get the latest 1984 Allmand 35 Tri Cabin SL boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources.
1983 Allmand 35
1983 Allmand 35. Great stable roomy family cruising boat, sleeps 5 comfortably, good-sized cockpit with folding table. Equipment: Mainsail, roller furling jib, lazyjacks, wheel steering, binnacle, anchor with rode and chain, sail cover, 12 volt electrical system, electric winch, stern ladder, California-style dodger and Bimini CNG galley, sink ...
Sailboats 31-35ft
Practical Sailor takes the guesswork out of boat & gear buying. Explore our content about Sailboats 31-35ft. ... Are you interested in a 30 to 35 foot cruising sailboat? Looking at buying a Cabo Rico 38 or 34? ... Latest Sailboat Review. Sailboat Reviews. Blue Jacket 40 Used Boat Review. September 9, 2024. When classical musicians start playing ...
ALLMAND 31
The Allmand 31 has a Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 13.44, a ballast displacement ratio of 33%. Combined with only a 4'' draft this design relies too much on it''s beam for stability. Our boat is a C&C 35-1. It has a SA/DR of 19.2 and a ballast/displacement raio of 48% and for that matter a more desireable (for sailing) beam length ratio too.
ALLMAND 31
Find detailed information about the ALLMAND 31 sailboat, a fin with rudder on skeg masthead sloop built by Allmand Boats Inc. from 1978 to 1985. See dimensions, calculations, rig and sail particulars, and join the sailboat forum to discuss the boat.
Review of the Allmand 31?
3 posts · Joined 2020. #1 · Apr 15, 2020. So I'm on the hunt for a boat and I've stumbled upon the Allmand 31. It's in terrible shape and needs a survey done but it's still something I have the time and money to consider. So far the reviews I've seen about it are limited although cruising worlds review called it a classic plastic.