Design and Numbers
What the measurements tell us is a boat of moderate, versatile character. Her length-to-beam ratio of 3.72 and ballast ratio of 36 percent describe a hull with reasonable stability without being slab-sided or lead-laden. The displacement-length ratio of 232 puts her among what one design summary calls "moderate racers," while a Motion Comfort Ratio of 32.9 and a capsize screening value of 1.61 suggest a vessel that handles ordinary coastal and offshore conditions within her formula-derived limits. Her theoretical hull speed sits at 7.3 knots, and an immersion rate of about 1,011 pounds per inch means she loads predictably. The wetted surface of roughly 376 square feet is modest for the length, which helps her accelerate and maneuver.
Keel and Draft
The stub/centerboard arrangement is the defining practical trait. With the board down she draws about 7 feet; with it raised the draft comes up around 4 feet, load-dependent. That swing lets an owner trade upwind bite for shoal-water access, though the deeper figure means she will only use major marinas when fully loaded boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 2.13 - 2.23 meter (6.99 - 7.29 ft) dependent on the load. For a 36-footer this is a deliberate cruising compromise rather than a racer's fixed fin.
Rig and Sail Handling
The masthead rig carries straightforward control dimensions. Jib and genoa sheets run about 36 feet long on 14-millimeter line, the mainsheet is a 90-foot, 14-millimeter run, and the spinnaker sheet is roughly 79 feet of the same diameter guiding dimension for the spinnaker sheet on the Creekmore 36 is length 24.1 m (79.2 feet) and diameter 14 mm (0.55 inch). Those are sizing references for replacement and tuning, not handling impressions, but they show a conventional sloop wardrobe with kite capability.
Construction
The hull is fiberglass, built solid rather than cored, with a solid fiberglass deck as well. The principal structure uses no balsa or foam core, a simple and repairable shell for an owner to maintain over decades.
The Verdict
The Creekmore 36 reads as a thoughtfully proportioned sixties cruiser-racer with a centerboard's flexibility and a moderate, sea-kindly set of ratios. She is not a lightweight screamer nor a pilothouse voyager, but her numbers describe a balanced boat that a hands-on owner can understand and keep.
Pros
- Centerboard keel gives 4–7 foot draft range for shoal access or windward grip
- Solid fiberglass hull and deck, straightforward to survey and repair
- Moderate racer proportions with comfort and capsize ratios in a sane band
Cons
- Deep draft when loaded limits her to major marinas
