Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

35.5' · 10.82 m

The SHE 36 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Era" of Sparkman & Stephens design, a period characterized by the transition from heavy displacement cruisers to the more refined, performanceoriented cruiserracers of the late 1970s. Launched in 1975 and built by South Hampshire Engineering (SHE) in the United Kingdom, the model was conceived to be a competitive IOR (International Offshore Rule) racer that did not sacrifice the structural integrity or aesthetic grace required for serious offshore cruising. With its elegant overhangs, relatively narrow beam, and tumblehome hull sides, the SHE 36 is often compared to the Swan 38 of the same era, offering a similar pedigree of seaworthiness and speed but at a more accessible production scale. While South Hampshire Engineering produced other notable models, such as the smaller SHE 31 and the SHE 33, the 36 is widely regarded by the S&S design office and enthusiasts alike as the pinnacle of the range.