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Sigma 362

The Sigma 362 is a stunning David Thomas designed Cruiser Racer. Based on the proven Sigma 36 hull, the 362 featured a significantly improved interior layout and a powerful masthead rig and is considered by many to be one of the leading offshore boats in its class.

Designer David Thomas
Builder Marine Projects, Plymouth
Constructed 1987
Berths 7 in 3 cabins
Engine Lombardini Marine LDW 1003 SD, 30hp, Diesel (originally: Single, shaft drive, raw water cooled, Volvo 2003, 28hp, Diesel)

Dimensions

Length overall 36’ (10.98 m)
Length at waterline 27’ 11” (8.77m)
Beam 11’ 6” (3.51 m)
Maximum draft 6’1” (1.86 m)
Displacement 12800lbs (5818kg)
Ballast 5160lbs (2345kg)
Max Headroom 6’ (1.86 m)
Fuel capacity 109 Litres
Water capacity 228 Litres

Construction

Glass Fibre monohull with Lead & Iron Fin Keel

Spars and Rig

Sails

I=14.51 J=4.05 P=12.50 E=4.12

Deck Fittings

For’d hatch Lewmar 870055 (24” x 24”)
Saloon hatch Lewmar 850055 (14” x 19”)
Portlights Lewmar 8912 (12” x 5”)

Sails size

Sail Luff Leech Foot LP Area
Mainsail 12.46   4.05   25.73
Furling Genoa 13.65 13.25 6.32 6.08 41.5
No1 Genoa 14.08 13.25 6.49 6.04 46.52
No2 Genoa 13.87 12.87   5.43 38.46
Working Jib 12.26 10.89 4.87 4.45 27.22
Storm Jib 7.98 6.38   2.59 10.5
Trisail 6.31 7.44 2.9    
Working Spinnaker 14.31   7.29   104.61
Limit Spinnaker 14.31   6.56   96.15

Sigma 362