Design and Construction
The hull and deck are fiberglass, while the keel is a lead fin with a bulb. Loaded draft ranges from roughly 5.9 to 6.2 feet, enough to mean that she can only use major marinas.
Displacement is 12,566 pounds, including 5,071 pounds of ballast. Her 40 percent ballast ratio and displacement-length ratio of 174 place her among the lighter “light racer” cruisers rather than bluewater tanks. Even so, a capsize screening value of 1.86 and motion comfort ratio of 24.4 describe a hull with reasonable seakeeping margins for its size.
The 10.8-foot beam produces a length-to-beam ratio of 3.33. This moderately narrow hull keeps wetted surface to about 398 square feet and supports a theoretical displacement hull speed of 7.6 knots.
Rig, Handling, and Power
The 363 was available with more than one rig, including a fractional rig and an alternative fractional setup. Both are consistent with a sail area of 667 square feet on a 31.8-foot waterline. The sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 19.7 suggests a boat intended for balanced cruising rather than all-out pace. A spade rudder paired with the fin-and-bulb keel provides predictable steering.
The Volvo Penta MD2030 installation gives a calculated maximum speed of about 6.4 knots. Some boats were instead fitted with a Yanmar engine and saildrive, at roughly 6.1 knots. An immersion rate of 214 kg/cm means the boat sits with composure under cruising load.
Accommodations and Tankage
Below, the Faurby follows the Danish teak-trimmed norm. The interior is finished in teak, and headroom is above average for a 36-footer, making the living space feel open without inflating the deck profile.
Water capacity is 53 gallons, while the diesel tank holds 20 gallons. Both are modest but in line with a couple’s coastal-and-offshore cruiser of this weight.
Refits and Ownership
Engine alternatives varied across the production run, so buyers should confirm the prime mover and transmission fitted to a particular boat. The Volvo Penta MD2030 is one installation, while a Yanmar with saildrive appears on some hulls.
The builder also offered rig variations. As a result, it’s more important than on a single-rig design to verify the actual mast and standing-rigging configuration against the boat’s paper trail.
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 reasonably quick boat that’s easy to handle, though her draft limits her to larger harbours.
Pros
- Lead fin-and-bulb keel with a 5.9–6.2 ft draft
- Above-average headroom and teak interior
- Multiple rig and engine options for tailored ownership
- Capsize screening and comfort ratios indicate sound seakeeping
Cons
- Draft restricts access to major marinas
- Light-displacement categorisation may deter heavy-weather purists
- Engine and rig variations require careful verification during survey
