The Archambault A35 R 2014 vs Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Archambault A35 R 2014 measures 36,4 feet overall (2014), giving it roughly 11,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 at 24,7 feet (2015). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Archambault A35 R 2014 tips the scales at 9 811 lbs — 8 047 lbs more than the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 at 1 764 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Archambault A35 R 2014 carries a rated maximum of 21 hp. Engine data for the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Archambault A35 R 2014 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Archambault A35 R 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Archambault A35 R 2014 displaces 9 811 lbs — a 8 047-lb difference over the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 at 1 764 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Archambault A35 R 2014 draws 7,2 ft, compared to 4,0 ft for the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015. That 3,2-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Archambault A35 R 2014 uses Sloop rigging. Helm style differs too: the Archambault A35 R 2014 uses a 1 tiller (helm wheel in option) versus a 1 tiller on the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones. The Archambault A35 R 2014 has a documented auxiliary engine of 21 hp.
The Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 is trailerable — a genuine advantage for sailors who prefer to keep their boat at home or explore multiple sailing venues. Hull speed is rated at 7,4 knots for the Archambault A35 R 2014 and 6,4 knots for the Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015.
Bottom line: The Archambault A35 R 2014 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 9 811 lbs displacement and 36 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Archambault by BG Race M 7.50 2015 at 1 764 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option and is trailerable — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.