Design and Construction
Both the hull and deck are fiberglass, and the keel is lead — a fin with bulb that gives a loaded draft of roughly 5.9 to 6.2 feet, enough that she can only use major marinas. At 12,566 pounds displacement with 5,071 pounds of ballast, the 40 percent ballast ratio and 174 displacement-length ratio place her among the lighter "light racer" cruisers rather than bluewater tanks, yet the 1.86 capsize screening value and 24.4 motion comfort ratio describe a hull with reasonable seakeeping margins for her size. The beam of 10.8 feet yields a length-to-beam ratio of 3.33, a moderately narrow hull that keeps wetted surface to about 398 square feet and supports the theoretical 7.6-knot displacement hull speed.
Rig and Handling
The 363 was offered with more than one rig, including a fractional rig and an alternative fractional setup, both consistent with a sail plan of 667 square feet on a 31.8-foot waterline. The 19.7 sail-area-to-displacement ratio suggests she is built for balanced cruising rather than all-out pace, and the spade rudder paired with the fin bulb keel gives predictable steering. Powered by a Volvo Penta MD2030, her calculated maximum speed is about 6.4 knots; a Yanmar alternative with saildrive was also fitted on some boats at roughly 6.1 knots. The 214 kg/cm immersion rate means she sits with composure under cruising load.
Accommodations
Inside, the Faurby follows the Danish teak-trimmed norm: the interior is teak, and headroom is above average for a 36-footer, which makes her living space feel open without inflating the deck profile. The 53-gallon water capacity and 20-gallon diesel capacity are modest but in line with a couple's coastal-and-offshore cruiser of this weight.
Refits and Ownership
Engine alternatives across the production run mean a buyer should confirm which prime mover and transmission sit behind the shaft — the Volvo Penta MD2030 is fitted, while a Yanmar with saildrive appears on some hulls. Because the builder offered rig variations, verifying the actual mast and standing rigging configuration against the paper trail matters more than on a single-rig design.
The Verdict
The Faurby 363 is a thoughtfully proportioned Danish cruiser that trades absolute tank-like security for lightness, maneuverability, and a bright teak interior with good headroom. Her numbers describe a boat that is easy to handle and reasonably quick, though her draft limits her to larger harbours.
Pros
- Lead fin-bulb keel with moderate 5.9–6.2 ft draft
- Above-average headroom with teak interior
- Multiple rig and engine options for tailored ownership
- Capsize screening and comfort ratios indicate sound seakeeping
Cons
- Draft restricts anchoring to major marinas
- Light displacement categorisation may deter heavy-weather purists
- Engine and rig variations require careful verification at survey
