Headroom, 336 vs. 35.5

[rachelmackenzie]

We are in the process of upgrading from a 1977 27' to either a mid-90s 336, or 35.5. My husband is 6' 4" so headroom is a big concern. I have seen very different numbers for headroom on websites. Can anyone weigh in on actual heights from your boat? Also, if you've seen both, is there really a big difference in the size on the interior? From what I've read there is only a 1" difference in the beam (that was for a 35.5 Legend), but 2' lengthwise. I would appreciate any feedback you have!

 

[KD3PC]

the legend has barely 5'5" headroom in the "aft" cabin. I am 5'7" and have to duck....mid cabin in the salon I could stand up straight, but doubt that a 6'4" could do so, regardless of the specs...and if you get off the centerline, YMMV..

The one we looked at had a large double battery box just aft the engine compartment that also took up a lot of the aft space. Turns out three others had the same arrangement, so it said to me there is no better place for batteries than the aft cabin.

The legend 35.5 had good space midships and I guess would "feel" larger than the 336 but I have not been aboard a 336 in many years, others may chime in.

The only boat I have been aboard recently that has 6' plus clearance is the newer hunter and jeanneau deck salon style boats...

I would definitely check out a couple and not take the word from the specs or literature...

best hunting..

 

[Rxman47]

I'm sitting in my '95 H336 as this is written.
The measured distance from sole to ceiling at the center hatch is 76 inches.
It decreases as you go forward to the vee berth.
The aft berth is under the cockpit and head room is at a premium, basically you enter the berth a couple of feet then the ceiling is very low.
At 5'11" I have good head room in most of the boat, but at 6 4 he is going to bump his head if not careful.
All in all a great boat.
HTH
John

 

[Rick]

Completely concur with the above post!

Having been on both boats and owning one of the former, I dont think you are going to find any appreciable difference in headroom on one versus the other. Im 6"2' and I dont even notice being close to the coachroof and I usually boat with a hat on. The entrance to the aft berth on the 336 once through the hatch is at least 6'3 maybe even more. So dont let headroom drive your decision IMHO.

My pitch for the 336. 97% positive. ONLY negative is it is a big sail and they did not make in mast furling for it. We have a stackpack. Things that stand out for us. Fast boat, big hi roach main which is great in light airs. Huge cockpit. 8 easy in it. Powered correctly with the 27 horse yanmar. My friends 356 has the same motor and the rpm needs for same speed is significant. This motor will bail you out in the 336 if you need it. Engine access on all four sides of motor, to include the packing gland under removable panels in aft berth. ALSO the entire back wall in berth is removable. Allows easy access to rudder, holding, and fuel tanks.

All in all, the 336 only made for three years is great bang for the buck. Not to mention little things like slip rate differences etc. I have millions of pics, projects, etc, if you want any other info on the 336. PM or whatever.

Cheers

 

[robertsapp]

At 6'4", I don't think he's going to be able to stand upright on too many boats. I'm 6 foot even, and I always wear a ball cap when I'm onboard our boat, otherwise I come home with scalp lacerations. I guess I was born with defective upward peripheral vision, because I never seem to notice low hanging obstacles. I can move freely between the gally and salon area, but forward of the compression post I have to duck a bit, and I'm always banging my head on the doorways to the head and aft cabin. And I can't tell you how much scalp I've left on the underside of the dodger when I forget to duck coming up the companionway!

Hey Rick, about your stack pack - did you have to go to a loose footed main to make it work? The ones I've looked at all use slugs that slide into the boom track, and that means the mainsail boltrope won't fit anymore.

 

[Rick]

Nope if you look at the pic, I got some double sided awning track from Rainier Industries Phone: 800.869.7162 / 425.251.1800. You could use single sided but I did the double for future uses. You can see our poor man's awning on lower track. Have a dodger now thankfully. Its plastic so wont rust and no unlike metal problems. Use a bolt rope on bottom of stack pack. We actually built it ourselves because wifey is a wizard with sewing machine. You could have the canvas done and then the rest yourself. I was about 4 times cheaper than ordering prefab and it has some of the traits of all of them that we like. A pic.. of course if you want more info email me or give me a call. An option anyways.

 

[rachelmackenzie]

Thanks to everyone for the great info. Sounds like we need to win the lottery for Doug to roam around freely!

 

[steveebryant]

Stack Pack--Rainier Industries

Nope if you look at the pic, I got some double sided awning track from Rainier Industries Phone: 800.869.7162 / 425.251.1800. You could use single sided but I did the double for future uses. You can see our poor man's awning on lower track. Have a dodger now thankfully. Its plastic so wont rust and no unlike metal problems. Use a bolt rope on bottom of stack pack. We actually built it ourselves because wifey is a wizard with sewing machine. You could have the canvas done and then the rest yourself. I was about 4 times cheaper than ordering prefab and it has some of the traits of all of them that we like. A pic.. of course if you want more info email me or give me a call. An option anyways.

Hello Rick/Robert,
Steve here with a question about stack packs.
In the picture of the stack pack, is the sail fully lowered with the sail slides out of the mast and all together lying inside the stack pack? If so, would it have been possible to have constructed the stack pack so that you would not be required to remove the sail slides from the mast and yet lower the sail directly into the stack pack? Elaborate on the pros and cons if you will please, thanks
Steve
OCBC

 

[Rick]

Hello Rick/Robert,
Steve here with a question about stack packs.
In the picture of the stack pack, is the sail fully lowered with the sail slides out of the mast and all together lying inside the stack pack? If so, would it have been possible to have constructed the stack pack so that you would not be required to remove the sail slides from the mast and yet lower the sail directly into the stack pack? Elaborate on the pros and cons if you will please, thanks
Steve
OCBC

Not sure if I understand you correctly but here goes. The sail stays fully rigged all the time. You just run it up the mast and when your done, just lower it. We do have to fold the luff of the sail because it is so big otherwise it kind of makes a mess when lowering it. The foot of the main is on a bolt rope and not loose footed. It has made life so much easier with the lazy jacks also.
I would think you could have it constructed to suit your needs.

Cheers