The design is a development of the Santana 35, with a longer keel and higher mast.[1][2]
Production
The design was built by W. D. Schock Corp in the United States, starting in 1984. An updated model was still being built in 2011, but it is now out of production. A total of 83 boats were completed.[1][2][7][8][9]
The design has sleeping accommodation for six people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, two straight settee berths in the main cabin and two quarter berths aft under the cockpit. The galley is located on the port side at the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove, ice box and a sink. A navigation station is opposite the galley, on the starboard side. The head is located in the bow cabin on the starboard side.[1][2]
For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker.[1][2]
The design has a hull speed of 7.28 kn (13.48 km/h).[2]
Variants
Schock 35
This fin keel model was introduced in 1984. It displaces 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) and carries 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.75 ft (2.06 m) with the standard keel.[1][2]
Schock 35 WK
This wing keel-equipped model was also introduced in 1984. It displaces 9,500 lb (4,309 kg) and carries 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.33 ft (1.62 m) with the shoal draft wing keel.[3][4]
Operational history
The boat was once is supported by a class club that organized racing events, the Schock 35 Class Association.[10][11]