35 vs 36

Obviously 1 foot bigger and the 36 has a deeper V hull for a better ride in rough water. The cockpit also has more room, wells and the ladder is usually off to the side. Layouts are close in both. I don't know what year, but eventually they expanded the bridge for a forward seat. The TF is also heavier due to the bottom and length. They also look to be a bit lower in the back than the 35 SC but that is hard to tell without having them side by side. When talking with Dick Avery at the Dubuque rendezvous his opinion was that the 35 was a wet ride compared to the 36 and one of the reasons for the change. Given that it is not uncommon for us to get a face full of water on the bridge in Lake MI waters he was likely right.

The 69 35SC was also FDA and started with production Aug 9,1968 with FDA350001H. Original interiors were Teak laminate and as I mentioned much the same as the one of the 36. Our galley was moved to the extra berth area by a PO and we like it because it adds much more room in the salon.