36+
35 Cabin Tourer
At a glance
| Attribute | Nord Star 36+ | Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 39.4 ft | 35.0 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft 8 in | 11 ft 5 in |
| Protection | Full wheelhouse | Panoramic cabin |
| Propulsion | Inboard / sterndrive | Twin outboard |
| ABG best use | All-weather family cruising | Social family adventure cruising |
| Weather protection | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Family usability | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Overnight capability | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Performance | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Deck usability | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Versatility | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| U.S. support | 6.3 | 7.7 |
| Relative value | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Where the buying decision changes
The 36+ is strongest for buyers who put protected operation and walkaround deck access ahead of maximum open-air social space. Its inboard / sterndrive setup creates a different ownership proposition from outboard-heavy competitors.
The Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer is a more contemporary outboard interpretation of the Nordic adventure-boat formula, with an emphasis on cabin light, social use and relatively simple propulsion ownership.
The right answer depends on which tradeoffs you care about most. The ABG Score is intentionally broken into categories so a buyer can overweight the areas that matter for their own boating rather than treating the total score as a universal verdict.
Category edges
- ABG gives the edge to Nord Star 36+ on weather protection.
- ABG gives the edge to Nord Star 36+ on family usability.
- ABG gives the edge to Nord Star 36+ on overnight capability.
- ABG gives the edge to Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer on performance.
- ABG gives the edge to Nord Star 36+ on deck usability.
- ABG gives the edge to Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer on versatility.
Who should choose Nord Star 36+?
Start with the Nord Star if your mission aligns closely with all-weather family cruising, and if its inboard / sterndrive setup and full wheelhouse match how you expect to use the boat.
Who should choose Quarken 35 Cabin Tourer?
Start with the Quarken if your mission aligns more closely with social family adventure cruising, particularly if its propulsion and layout philosophy solve a higher-priority need for your family.
What to verify on a sea trial
- Noise and vibration at your realistic cruise speed.
- Visibility from the helm with passengers seated and doors/roof systems configured for bad weather.
- Transition from helm to dock lines with one adult operating the boat.
- Sleeping layout with the actual number of overnight guests.
- Engine-room or outboard service access and local service availability.
- Total delivered price with the options you actually require.
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