It wasn’t so long ago that 30- to 35-foot cruising sailboats were likely to be the largest yachts found in many a harbor. And while 40-something and even 50-something footers are all the rage at boat shows today, there’s a lot to be said for setting sail on a boat big enough to carry family and friends, but still small enough to be easily maintained and handled alone from time to time. Small cruising sailboats are simple to dock or tie up to a mooring, and finding long-term marina space is easier as well.
Choosing a cruising sailboat, no matter the size, is a big decision. And it helps to have a trusted list of boats to get started. Here, then, is a look at 10 of the best daysailers , weekenders and coastal cruising sailboats under 35 feet that are all in production and can be purchased new.
Alerion Sport 30
A quarter-century ago, Garry Hoyt launched what would come to be known as the daysailer genre with the introduction of the Alerion Express 28, a boat designed by the late Carl Schumacher that featured a minimal interior and a large cockpit where an owner and guests could enjoy the simple joy of sailing. Traditional and lovely looking—but with a quite modern underbody and a powerful sail plan—Hoyt, ever the marketer, proclaimed the boat to be “the prettiest girl at the dance.”
Since then, a number of siblings ranging from 20 to 41 feet have been added to the Alerion family, including the Alerion Sport 30, which retains the graceful sheer line, oval ports and stylish overhangs of the original Schumacher design. Yet with input from naval architect Langan Design Partners, it also embraces a solid measure of performance-oriented DNA.
Read more about the Alerion Sport 30 »
Bavaria Cruiser 34
In every Boat of the Year contest, it seems, a boat rises up after sea trials to make a lasting impression on the judges. For 2018, that boat was the Bavaria Cruiser 34.
Says Boat of the Year Judge Tim Murphy, “The Bavaria was a lovely boat to sail. It has a single rudder, and she answered her helm just beautifully in the conditions we had today. We started off with around 10 knots of breeze that built to 13 to 15 knots. As a sailboat, it was just a pleasurable sailing experience, among the best we had during our judging. It was among the boats that felt like a really happy sailing experience.
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Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Sailed as part of the 2020 Boat of the Year sea trials, the 31-foot-3-inch Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was the compact yacht best-equipped and spec’d out as a dedicated cruising boat, and not coincidentally, it was also awarded the title of Best Performance Cruiser for 2020. But don’t let her cozy interior accommodations fool you; this is also one peppy little vessel.
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The 2017 Boat of the Year (BOTY) contest featured a stellar crop of crossover cruiser/racers; however, when all the testing was said and done, our independent panel of judges was sold on the Dehler 34, naming it the year’s Best Performance Cruiser. Designed by the highly regarded Judel/Vrolijk naval-architecture consortium, whose reputation was fostered by longtime success in international yacht-racing circles, the 34-footer combined contemporary good looks and a sweet turn of speed with better-than-average comfort and accommodations below. It didn’t hurt that the boat, nicely equipped at $215,000, was the least-expensive entry in the entire 2017 fleet. All in all, it proved to be a winning formula.
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Dufour Grand Large 360
Dufour Yachts introduced its new 360 Grand Large model to CW’s Boat of the Year team in 2018 as a coastal cruiser intended for a couple or perhaps a small family. With that in mind, judge Alvah Simon found numerous clever elements to praise within the boat’s 35-foot-2-inch hull—a relatively modest LOA compared to the many 40-, 50- and 60-footers on display at the U.S. Sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland.
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After a roughly 10-year hiatus from the U.S. marketplace, the Slovenian builder Elan is back in a big way. For the 2017 Boat of the Year contest, the company launched a pair of new boats in the States, including the Elan E4, a 34-foot-9-inch performance cruiser with an emphasis on performing, designed by renowned British naval architect Rob Humphreys. The brand has been in business for seven decades and lately is perhaps even better known in America for its skis. Not surprisingly, given its complementary product lines—lots of sailors are fine skiers—its boats are as sleek and sporty as its boards.
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Grand Soleil 34
Way back in the 1970s, when the well-known Italian boatyard Grand Soleil was just getting started, its first model was a Finot-designed 34-footer. With over 300 units sold, it was an instant success, and launched the company on an upward trajectory that spanned the intervening decades, mostly with an ongoing series of much larger, more complex racer/cruisers. For 2020, the builder decided to return to its roots with a completely revamped Grand Soleil 34, and it’s a terrific boat.
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Value. How does one determine it? Price is most certainly a factor. In the case of new boats, and our Boat of the Year competition, it means something more. As sailors, we wish to recognize good boats that not only are affordable but offer other, tangible rewards. The ability to get couples and families out on the water, to have a weekend escape, to take them on coastal vacations and even maybe a sabbatical to the islands, all without breaking the bank. For 2019, the judging panel determined that one boat had the potential to do these things better than the rest, which is why they awarded the Best Value prize to the Hanse 348.
With a price tag under $200,000, during sea trials the Hanse 348 wowed the judging team from the get-go. “In only about 8 knots of breeze, we were seeing 5.7 knots upwind and pointing very nicely, and even registered 6.5 knots once we cracked off,” said Tim Murphy. “It’s a pretty sweet little boat.”
Read more about the Hanse 348 »
Italia 9.98
Of the performance cruisers that made their North American debut in 2020, in terms of sheer appearance, the futuristic 34-foot Italia 9.98 was easily the most distinctive. There are actually two versions of the boat: the 34 Club—which is the cruising alternative, the primary features of which are its twin wheels—and the 34 Fuoriserie—the racing model, and the one we tested, with its tiller steering being the identifying characteristic.
Read more about the Italia 9.98 »
Beginning with the popular little J/24 way back in 1977, J/Boats has become famous for its steady introduction of terrific racing and cruising boats, almost all of which shared one main characteristic: They sailed like a witch. More than four decades later, having built more than 50 separate, mind-boggling models, the Johnstone family that designs, markets and sells the brand shows no signs of slowing down. Their latest offering, for 2020, was another fast and fun racer/cruiser: the 32-foot-7-inch J/99.
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Popular Cruising Yachts from 35 to 40 Feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators
Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 35 and 40 feet (10.7m to 12.2m) long overall.
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Medium sized cruising yachts like these are often the sailboat of choice for short-handed crews, and if properly equipped and maintained, will take long offshore voyages in their stride.
Sailboats at the top of this size range, those above 12m long overall, will find that they are charged considerably more in marinas than those that fall just under 12m LOA. Something worth bearing in mind perhaps?
Amel Kirk 36
Grand Soleil 37
Nicholson 35
Island Packet 37
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361
Bavaria 37 Cruiser
Wauquiez Centurion 40
Contest 38S
Westerly Oceanranger 38
Jeanneau Sun Fast 39
Islander 37 MS
Beneteau First 35s5
Amel Sharki
Dehler 38 (Van de Stadt)
Dehler 39 CWS
Finnsailor 35
Bolero 35.5
Dehler 37 CWS
Hunter 36 Legend
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35
Beneteau First 375
Challenger 35
Starlight 35
Starlight 39
Cabo Rico 38
Westerly Typhoon 37
Southerly 110
Sweden Yachts 390
Pearson 365
Jeanneau 'Sun Fast' 37
Hallberg-Rassy 37
Gulfstar 36
Beneteau Oceanis 381
Catalina 36
Undeniably, with her gentle sheer, clipper bow and 'moustache' nameplate, the Mariner 40 ketch is a very attractive cruising yacht. Her long keel and very heavy displacement suggest she'll be a steady, comfortable performer in a seaway but passage times will suffer as a result.
Cavalier 39
Many thanks to the owner of 'Kiwa' for this pic of his Cavalier 39 cruising yacht.
Vancouver 36
Bayfield 40
Island Packet Estero 36
Beneteau 393
Tashiba 40 (aka Baba 40 and Panda 40)
Oyster Heritage 37
Many thanks to Andy Thomson for this pic of 'Spellbinder', his Oyster Heritage 37 cruising yacht ...
Southerly 115 Mk1
Colvic Countess 37
Shearwater 39
Island Packet 38
Island Packet 380
Pearson 39-2
Many thanks to Crystal and Rob Bleecher for this pic of their Pearson 39-2 cruising yacht.
Many thanks to Barry Bateman for this great pic of 'New World' , his Valiant 40 cruising yacht.
Westerly Conway 36
'Weohgi' , a ketch-rigged Westerly Conway 36 cruising yacht, winter-sailing off the south coast of England. Many thanks to owner Geoffrey Mills for the pic.
Reefed down, 'Transcendence' - a Cascade 36 sloop - is making good progress into a short chop. Many thanks to owner Michael McLaughlin for the pic.
Tradewind 35
Thank you, Han van der Stap, for submitting this pic of your stunning yacht 'SysterSol' . As you say, she is "a beautiful Swedish boat, sure and fast, for long distance cruising."
Allied Princess 36
Many thanks to David Humphreys for submitting this great pic of 'Gabriel', his ketch-rigged Allied Princess 36 Mk2. The Mk2 version was introduced in 1980, unlike its predecessor, sporting a bowsprit. Both versions were available as either ketch or cutter rigs.
David tells us that 'Gabriel' (hull #130) has been well maintained and up-graded since her commissioning in 1980. She's based in Annapolis MD and spends her days sailing to local destinations with a few over-nighters.
We asked our existing and future customers what they wanted in a 35 ft deck saloon yacht, we listened and 10 years ago we developed a yacht like no other, the Sirius 35 DS
“Is this the best boat ever built?” – this is how Chris Beeson describes our Sirius 35 DS in his review in Yachting Monthly magazine.
The 35 DS was the first design in our modern deck saloon range. After her launch in 2010, the yachting press were quick to praise our achievement in creating the space of a 40ft yacht in a 35ft hull thanks to our innovative split-level living arrangement. Her internal space allows us to offer her in a two-, four- or six-berth versions all of which can be customised to your specific needs to make her the perfect yacht for you.
Like on board all of our yachts the saloon gives an unparalleled 360-degree view out whether at sea or in harbour so you can take in your surroundings whatever the weather. She’s available with two fin keels (one deep fin or one shallow fin), twin keels or a lifting keel.
After 10 years, we have personalised the 35 DS in countless ways for our owners and she continues to be as popular now as when she was first launched.
Sirius 35 DS – Full tour
Sirius 35 DS – Exterior tour
Sirius 35 DS – Interior
Sirius 35 DS – Manoeuvring
Layout options
Click the buttons below to see the layouts that are currently available. Every Sirius yacht is custom built to the specific requirements of the owner, so that your ideas about the design and equipment can be fully incorporated. How would you design yours?
As well as possibilities to brace and support yourself on board in a proper way, the quality of life is also defined by well-lit and airy rooms with 1.95 m headroom or more, a bright, fresh but also balanced design and a smart mixture of usable storage space and practical details.
By omitting an aft cabin (in our 4-berth and for2 versions), which is sometimes narrow and affected by waves which hit below the stern, by incorporating a companion way which is located sideways and taking advantage of the U-formed seating area, the whole low-level area provides space which is even more spacious than on our Sirius 38 DS. For more guests on board the saloon table quickly converts into a double berth (1.40 m in width and 2.20 m long, optional).
A bright, fresh but also balanced design offering a smart mixture of usable storage space and practical details
By moving the saloon seat forward you access the engine and walkway to the workshop, where most of the technical equipment is located as well as plenty of storage for tools and spares.
In the 4-berth version the owner’s cabin is situated half under the seating area in the centre of the boat, ensuring the least amount of noise and movement. It boasts a luxury double berth of 2.04 m in length and 1.60 m width running the full length. You will experience light and air in a completely new dimension!
In our for 2 version the forecabin occupies all the space forwards of the main bulkhead in front of the mast. Next to a bed, which is truly big for this size of a boat, there remains enough room for a cosy double sofa with extendable pull out and a television and a book shelf is located opposite, all with 1.90 m head room. Because of this an airy and well lit “second saloon” is created, which is without equal as it is provided with three large hatches, two windows in the deck and two optional hull windows.
Look inside
Click the pictures below for a 360-degree view of the interior of a Sirius 35 DS
Cockpit and saloon
Owner’s cabin, head and shower
Forecabin and head
Technic room
Sirius 35 DS Brochure
We can send you our extensive brochure by post or you can download a pdf version which you can view on screen or print out yourself.
Technical data
LOA: 10.60m
Beam (Max): 3.53m
Beam waterline: 3.15m
Displacement: 8.1t
Ballast: 2.6t
Single fin: 1.98m (Standard) 1.90m / 1.60m (Optional)
Twin keel (optional): 1.55 / 1.30m
Swing keel (optional): 0.85 – 2.10m
Mainsail (standard): 33.5m²
Self-tacking jib (standard): 23.2m²
Genoa I: 42.0m²
Genoa II: 28.0m²
Spinnaker: 110.0m²
Furling Gennaker: 86.0m²
Furling Drifter: 55.0m²
A Performance Rig with 23% more sailing cloth is possible.
Standard equipment
CE-registration: Category A, Ocean for world-wide travelling. Hull and deck: Made in hand-layed GRP. The hull is built exceptionally strong, above the waterline with vacuum-adhered sandwich, in a one-piece mould with vinylester-gelcoat and resin, fiberglass mats and rovings, which are especially developed for the boat building. Parts of the deck are also built in sandwich-construction. Hull-deck connection and bulkheads are laminated from all sides. Underwater finish: 1 layer epoxy primer and anti fouling, 2 waterline stripes in the colour of your choice. Keel: approx. 2.60t casted iron (optional: hardened lead bulb), glued and screwed to the hull with up to ten 20 mm stainless steel bolts through flatrolled steel. The forces are redistributed by massively laminated bottom floor sections. Rudder: pre-balanced rudder blade with half-skeg; tiller (wheel option). Deck coating: PVC-Flexiteek decking for side decks , upper deck and in the cockpit , on the coamings and bathing platform , (GRP-deck with antiskid and real teakdeck possible). Deck fittings: Bow pulpit, stern pushpit, guard rail with 8 stanchions in stainless steel and 4 life lines, strong solid wooden rubbing streaks, bow fitting with anchor roller and anchor windlass in the anchor locker, 20kg galvanized anchor with 8mm chain forerunner and 25m rope; self-tacking-jib system; halyards and trim lines are led back to the cockpit through halyard stoppers into a halyard box, 1 self-tailing 28 winch; closeable permanent ventilator in the anchor locker, telescopic bathing ladder, 6 kleets, 5 skylights which are recessed-mounted into the deck (3x 50×50 and 1 each 33×33 and 60x60cm); plexiglas sliding-hatch in the saloon; all deck saloon windows are made of safety-glass (option: double glazing) recessed glued in and are screwed through a solid aluminum frames fracture. Optional windows in the hull are made from bullet-proof Polycarbonate, frameless glued. There is an opening window above the galley and optional also for the seating area. Cockpit: 4 cockpit drains, Flexiteek on benches, coaming and cockpit floor, 3 cubby holes in the cockpit, gas box, 3 big locker seats with approximately 3000l of storage volume.
Want to know more? We will gladly answer any questions you might have about our yachts
Galley: Two-flame half-gimbaled gas stove with oven, 100 l refrigerator with icebox, stainless steel double sink unit, pressurized water system, 7 drawers, 1 upper shelf with LED-light; waste box, deep bottom shelves with approximately 1600l of storage volume. Head: Separate shower room; toilet room with manual sea toilet, large wash – basin, mirror and large cupboard on top and bottom. Waste water tank (from 138l upwards) with overboard-discharge and outlet for dockside emptying. Water system: water pressure system, water tank from 220 l upwards with tank display. Engine: Volvo-Diesel D2 50, four cylinders, 37.5 kW 51HP, double cooling system, seawater filter, saildrive with folding propeller, generator 14 V -115Ah, tacho, single lever engine throttle; diesel tank, from 150l upwards with tank display and oil filter. Electric device: Control-center in the navigation corner with main switches and fuse box, compass; complete navigation lights with deck light, one ceiling lamp each in heads, shower and corridor, 3 lamps in the saloon, 3 lamps in the galley, 2 reading lamps and 1 ceiling lamp in both cabins, 1 engine room light; 1 starting battery (70 Ah) and 2 consumption batteries (each 100Ah) with separate electric circuit. Cushions: 10cm foam material with high-quality fabric covers, ergonomically shaped. Rig: 2-spreader rig with forestay, shared backstay with cascade system, 2 upper shrouds, 2 middle shrouds, 2 lower shrouds, 1 main halyard, 1 jib halyard, 1 reserve halyard on the mast; main boom with 2 in boom single line reefing-systems, kicking strap; all active halyards and trim lines are led back to the cockpit. Mast and boom are made out of aluminium. 1 set of sails: including 23.3m² self-tacking jib, main sail 33.5 m² with 2 reefing rows as well as jib and main sheet. We reserve the right to change the construction and the standard equipment. The drawings, pictures and texts show also special designs and options.
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Rugged, versatile and handsome, the Pearson 35 has held her value well over the years.
Even to those of us who had begun serious sailing in that era, 25 years ago seems like history. Finisterre , a beamy centerboarder by the standards of the time, with a yawl rig, had won a remarkable three straight biennial Bermuda Races at the end of the 1950s. In 1964 another relatively beamy centerboard yawl, a Pearson Invicta, won again. It was the beginnings of an era of shallow wide boats that not only sailed through a gaping loophole in the popular rating rule of their day but also offered interior space unavailable in the typically narrower, deeper boats that preceeded them.
Thus, in the mid-1960s when Pearson Yachts sought to replace in its line the venerable but “old fashioned” Alberg 35, it chose to do so with a centerboard 35-footer. Retaining the traditional long overhangs, modest freeboard, curved sheer and moderate displacement, Pearson’s in-house designer Bill Shaw put together the Pearson 35.
The 35 was introduced in 1968 and remained in production for the next 14 years. In all, 514 P35s were built, almost all for East Coast and Great Lakes owners attracted by the 35’s shoal draft (3′ 9″ with centerboard up) and “classic” proportions. Even the popular Pearson 30, usually heralded as the enduring boat from a builder otherwise noted for its frequent introductions of new boats and short production runs, remained in production only 10 years, albeit with almost 1,200 boats built. Equally remarkable during an era when builders were quick to make regular changes to existing boats in concert with their marketing departments (and afix a “Mk” whatever to to designate changes), the 35 remained essentially unchanged. A yawl rig continued to be an option and the original dinette layout was replaced by a traditional settee layout, but otherwise the most significant changes were the variety of auxiliary engines used over the years. Thus in talking about the Pearson 35 we can talk about 14 years of production all at once.
A Close Look At The Boat
The success of the Pearson 35 was no accident. Like the Tartan 27, the Alberg 30, and its Pearson predecessors the Alberg 35, Vanguard and Triton, the P35 gave a broad spectrum of sailors the type of boat they were looking for: traditional design, contemporary styling, solid construction, and eminently livable space both in the cockpit and belowdecks. And those same qualities continue to make the Pearson 35 a highly sought after boat on the used boat market almost 25 years later.
Introduced in the midst of the how-many-does-she-sleep era and, with that, the convertible dinette fad, the 35 boasted six berths, only three or four of which promised comfort. It took a number of years but the discomfort of the dinette/double berth combination became evident and the small upper berth became shelf space. Remaining have been the good sized forward V-berths and a reasonable transom (pull-out) berth in the main cabin. In the mid-1970s a pull-out double berth replaced the dinette although it remained better as a single berth with the boat capable of sleeping a total of four without crowding.
Excessive berths notwithstanding, the 35 has a livable interior. However, note that it does not have a navigation table, the galley tends to interfere with the companionway, and the head is small by modern standards. We do not consider any of these shortcomings serious.
Although the interior is more spacious than the average boat of her era (but less so than 35-footers nowadays), perhaps the strongest appeal of the 35 is her cockpit. By any standard old or new it is big (over 9′ long), comfortable, and efficient, equally suitable for sailing or dockside entertaining, especially with wheel steering and a sloop rig to leave it uncluttered by tiller or mizzenmast. The lack of a quarterberth results in sail lockers port and starboard as well as a usable lazerette.
Below, the decor is strictly functional with a fiberglass head and hull liner and lots of Formica, a plastic enactment of the typical decor of the 1970s.
The performance of the Pearson 35 is moderately good (average PHRF base rating, about 180). Like many moderately beamy boats with full keel and low aspect sailplan, she quickly picks up a weather helm as she heels. However, the combination of adjustable centerboard and judiciously shortened sail makes that helm only inconvenient, not annoying, especially if the 35 is equipped with wheel steering. She tends to be at her worse in lighter winds, particularly when seas are sloppy, at her best on a close reach in at least moderate winds, then she feels fast, solid and seaworthy.
Owners report no lack of confidence in the 35, either in her strength or performance, in storm conditions. However, the size of the cockpit is a serious drawback in heavy seas offshore.
The original engine in the 35 was the Universal Atomic 4, about the largest (and heaviest) boat for which that engine is suitable, with the prop in an aperture. By 1975 the Farymann diesel became an option, followed by a variety of Westerbeke and Universal diesel engines. Accessibility to the Atomic 4 was marginal; for the diesels it became next to impossible, prompting the most common owner complaint about the boat: retrofitting a diesel to replace the Atomic 4 is difficult.
The 35 would never be mistaken for a motorsailer, given her succession of modestly powered engines. It would be a shame to further saddle her mediocre light air performance with the drag of a three bladed prop to improve performance under power; backing down will always be “an adventure,” as one owner deems it, regardless of engine or prop.
The spars and rig of the 35 are workmanlike. Owners of yawls extol the opportunity to “get anywhere in anything” with jib and jigger. However, with slab reefing we’d opt for the sloop rig. Sail area is not so large that it cannot be worked even with a shorthanded crew, and “modern” conveniences such as roller jib furling and roller travelers make the task even more feasible.
As a further aid, several owners report having fitted their 35s with an inboard staysail, in effect a double head rig, but the short foretriangle base (“J”) of the 35 would seem to militate against much effectivess from that rig except in extreme conditions.
What To Look For
With the few changes in the Pearson 35 during her long production run, any basic faults with the boat were soon cured in the earliest models. There seems to have been few even of these. Indeed, the 35 is structurally a rugged vessel. As a result, buyers in the market for a 35 should concentrate on the effects of age on particular boats. Following is a sampling of the problems owners report:
– The aluminum ports, fiberglass hatches, and through deck fittings such as stanchions and chainplates are prone to leaking. So too on occasion does the hull-to-deck joint. These are largely annoying rather than serious and no more so than any boat of the vintage of the 35.
– The centerboard boat definitely has appeal, but with that appeal goes difficulties of maintenance including that of the pennant and pivot. Any survey of a prospective purchase should include a thorough inspection of the board, trunk, pivot and pennant.
Incidentally, some owners report having permanently pinned the board up (and wedging them to prevent thunking), but we’d think twice before both compromising windward performance and control of balancing the helm by such a move.
– Gelcoat crazing is a common complaint, although most owners have learned to endure the disfigurement while enjoying the rest of the 35’s aesthetic qualities. Bottom blistering seems about average for 10+ year old production boats.
– The rig is the typically rugged one that Pearson is noted for, and its problems are apt to be largely corrosion and age.
– Check the condition of the auxiliary engine with the help of a professional. The same goes for the fuel tank. Major repairs or replacement are not easy.
Conclusions
If we were looking for a Pearson 35 we would spend our time checking out those built from the mid-1970s and later but not, if price were an object, one of the last ones built. We would want one with the “standard” (not dinette) accommodation plan, a sloop rig, and a diesel engine, preferably a Westerbeke. Cosmetic abuse would not bother us particularly; the basic quality of the boat lends itself to refinishing with polyurethane outside and even extensive refurbishing inside. A number of owners report upgrading of the interior with woods, fabrics and fittings, reducing or eliminating the formidibly antiseptic fiberglass liner and “teak” faced laminate on the bulkheads.
The degree that the Pearson 35s have retained their value—and seem destined to the prospect of paying a high price for an older boat. And on this score, make no mistake; a vintage Pearson 35 in good condition has become one of the more expensive used boats of her type and original price on the market. For the kinds of use she is best suited for—coastal cruising for up to four—she is a rugged, versatile, and handsome craft for which there should continue to be a healthy market for many years to come.
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Pearsons 35 are easly crossing oceans and circumnavigating so how the bloody hell you classify this strong boat as coastal. It is offshore cruiser you imbecile. Your revue is worthless by missing solid details on the construction.
not fair or called for , to say it is capable for both would be fair description
After watching what this couple went through, not only with regard to this incident, but also others seen in their newer videos, I think I’m crossing this one off my list as a potential boat for anything other than coastal cruising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6YCq4cz06Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM9H44M-W4M&t=599s
They ran into something at sea and were holed. Can’t really blame the boat.
Ever watch Atomvoyager’s channel?
He frequently makes the entire compartment under the V berth watertight on the boats he works on.
It isn’t hard to do and it is a really good idea.
Also, anyone that ventures off shore should have materials on board to do external patches. Really not difficult to do in moderate warm seas.
After watching the next video, it seems that it was infact a failure of the hull and not an impact, although given the location, it is safe to assume that past impacts were likely a factor.
So, my question is, should we simply write off all old FG boats for offshore use?
Can this sort of thing be detected before actual failure?
The P35 (and many boats built in the early/mid-70s) had high-resin layups in the glass. On the Pearson, the main freshwater tank sits beneath the v-berth, and abuts the interior of the hull; in heavy seas, that puts a tremendous amount of force on the contact point, and leads to failures.
We’re removing the main tank, using a combination of roving and epoxy to make that compartment stronger, and replacing the tank with a flexible bladder.
Beau and Brandy are sailing offshore with their P35; the compression post support block needs to be evaluated and replaced in some circumstances, and the wooden spreaders should be refit with aluminum ones before heading out there.
We also opted to replace the toerail, which covers the deck joint.
All of this is relatively normal for a 40-60 year old boat. Structurally, she is stout, and is cited as a bluewater boat by many others. Ensuring that she is in good condition is a requirement not unique to the model.
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35 foot boat guide: how to find your perfect vessel.
December 3, 2019
Whether you’re considering downsizing from a larger yacht or upgrading from a smaller bowrider or center console, a 35 foot boat is an excellent option for boaters seeking the ability to do a wide range of activities on the water while still owning and operating a very manageable vessel. Safely handling your boat is of utmost importance and most experienced boaters can handle a 35 foot boat. Moreover, when jumping in size to, say, over 40 feet in length, insurers may request new boaters utilize a captain for a period of time. Typically this isn’t an issue for 35 foot boats.
Is this size right for you? The primary factors to consider when answering this question are your planned uses for the boat and the number of people you plan to regularly have aboard the vessel. Depending on the type of boat, a 35 foot boat can typically handle most boating activities such as offshore fishing, cruising and more. As you get up in size, boats can also accommodate more guests on board, and typically a 35 foot boat is sufficient for most families and groups. If overnighting is planned, you’ll want to ensure you’re narrowing down your options to those with the appropriate accommodations.
What type of boat is best for you? If fishing is your love, a center console boat is ideal, but dual console boats are gaining in popularity even for dedicated anglers due to the enhanced versatility. A 35 foot center console or dual console is a sturdy boat that can handle offshore conditions easily. If cruising and pleasure boating is your scene, boats that get into the size range of 35 feet and up can begin coming with more spaciousness and amenities for your enjoyment. Some boats like the Carver C34 Coupe are an incredible couples boat with luxurious accomodations for a couple that spends their time cruising and overnighting.
What else should you be considering as you plan a 35 foot boat purchase? Propulsion is an important consideration. Outboard engines are quite popular, but some boats will have inboard, sterndrive and jet propulsion systems.
Other questions you may want to record answers for include:
Will you be doing more day boating or long range cruising? The range of a particular vessel can be important depending on how you answer this question.
Where do you plan to keep the boat?
Is speed important to you?
Are there bridge height considerations you need to factor in where you will be keeping the boat?
Are there depth and draft considerations to factor in based on where you will be keeping and operating the boat?
New vs. Used Boats
Once you know the type and general size of boat you plan to purchase, the question of new vs. used is one that must be answered. Often times, new boaters purchase new boats while experienced boaters might opt for a used vessel more frequently. And it’s not terribly difficult to see why that might be the case. Buying a new boat gives a new boater more comfort and security, and it limits the unknowns that come with jumping into boating. The boat won’t have any broken down components and will come with a warranty. It’s certainly an easier path to start boating than with a used boat.
Experienced boaters can pursue the used boat market easier. They’ve likely taken a depreciation hit on a newer vessel previously. Maintenance and repairs is a less intimidating arena for seasoned boaters, and perhaps even more importantly, they can navigate the used market and know what to look for based on previous experience. Of course, navigating the used boat market is much easier with a knowledgeable broker regardless of the boater’s experience level, but still the comparison here between new and experienced boaters holds.
If you’ve purchased an automobile, a similar dynamic exists when choosing between a new and used boat. New boats are more expensive, come with the latest features and technology, come with the security of a warranty, won’t require repairs for a while, but also tend to depreciate more quickly. While a used boat (or automobile) costs less on the front end, the cost of ownership on an annual basis will typically be higher due to higher maintenance and repair costs. If you plan to own the boat for a number of years, it can be advantageous to buy new since you’re extending your ownership through the worst part of the depreciation curve and it can be a number of years before major repairs or other costs surface.
If you scour the used boat market, you’ll find some impressive vessels for cheap! These boats are often quite old, however, and the perceived value of these boats can be misleading. While there can be good value in the used boat market, this is typically only true to a certain point. As boats age many years, their value on the used market drops considerably. When planning your purchase, it’s typically better to go with a smaller, newer boat than a very old, large boat. Sticking with higher quality will often yield a better ownership experience over time.
If you do go the used route, be sure to get a survey from a reputable surveyor. If you don’t know a good surveyor, ask other boat owners at a local marina. Not only will the survey tell you quite a bit about the boat you’re considering for purchase, but the surveyor can help you get the problems fixed prior to taking delivery of the boat.
Lastly, if you purchase used, you’ll want to thoroughly review the maintenance records to determine if there is any deferred maintenance that will fall on you. Not all boat owners keep their boats maintained as they should, and if you’re getting into a situation with deferred maintenance, your cost of ownership is likely to be higher than normal.
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If you’re planning to finance part of your boat purchase, lenders will typically want between 10 and 20% of the boat purchase as a down payment. If you’re borrowing more than $150,000, lenders will generally want more documentation such as tax returns, proof of income and proof of liquidity. Interest rates are typically based on the size of the loan and the credit score of the buyer, though every situation is unique.
You’ll need an insurance policy for your boat, and it needs to be factored into your total cost of ownership. A general rule of thumb is that insurance premiums will run 1.5-2% of the value of the boat. You can read more about boat insurance here .
35 Foot Boat Options
The well-equipped day boat: the cobalt r35.
Regardless of where you want to go, Cobalt’s R35 is everything you’re looking for in a day boat. Equipped with a 5kw generator, air conditioned overnight cabin, head and cockpit air conditioning and you have a boat that’s capable of longer distance cruising. Powered by twin, Volvo-Penta 380hp engines, complete with joystick docking controls, Ocean-X, closed cooling package, this Cobalt R35 tops 50mph, while cruising comfortably around 30mph. This well-equipped boat, also has a hydraulic swim platform, extendable cockpit SureShade, windlass, cockpit refrigerator and more. Learn more about the Cobalt R35.
The Day Boat with Overnighting: The Cobalt A36
The A36 is at home in the waters of Tampa bay and its surrounding areas. This Cobalt can do it all, from a day trip through the waters of downtown Tampa and Davis Island or doing over a night trip for the Clearwater Jazz festival, your options are endless. The all new A36 sets itself away from the crowd combing the A40’s overnight ability and R35’s luxurious day boat abilities into one amazing vessel.
Powered by twin Volvo 430hp engines, and equipped with cockpit galley, grill and cockpit A/C, this Cobalt A36 has the right equipment for a day at the sandbar, or long weekend to Sarasota. Learn more about the Cobalt A36.
The Need For Speed: The EdgeWater 370CC
The EdgeWater 370CC is the evolution of EdgeWater’s hugely successful 368CC. This must-see boat is powered by triple Yamaha 300hp engines, and she will top 60mph with ease, and cruise comfortably at 36mph while getting better than 1.3mpg. For those boaters with the need for speed, lean on the throttles a bit more and you’ll cruise at 45mph while still boasting fuel efficiency better than 1mpg! A cabin with A/C, private head and shower, berth that sleeps 2, television, microwave and refrigerator await you inside the console. The appointments and details inside the cabin are similar to those of a luxury private jet. The hydraulic table at the bow raises and lowers at the push of a button. With 2 cavernous fishboxes and 2 massive livewells, no fish is safe. The standard side door and walk-through transom provide added comfort and convenience. With unmatched range and fuel economy, this boat will take you further than the rest. Learn more about the EdgeWater 370CC.
The Angler’s Dream: Everglades 355 CC
There are no compromises when it comes to the 355cc Everglades. At a very sought-after size in the center console market, measuring 35’4″ and a beam of 10′ 8″, the 355cc can run 400 miles on Saturday and go to the sandbar on Sunday! The patented RAMCAP hull design gives the owner a powerful, smooth and quiet ride throughout all seating areas. The fishability of the 355cc is outstanding. With more than 24 standard rod holders, outrigger options, abundance of tackle storage and endless options for modern electronics, the 355cc will do everything you ask…short of putting the fish in the boat for you! Learn more about the Everglades 355 CC.
The Couple’s Cruiser: Carver C34 Coupe
While you can sleep up to six people on it, there is a configuration where the entire lower level is one big owner’s suite. No bulkheads, just wide-open space giving the feeling you are in the stateroom of a much larger yacht. Its high freeboard along with the plumb bow extends the 11’ 6” beam well forward and provides an incredible 6’ 5” of headroom.
Finding the right 35 foot boat (or other size) can be a challenging process especially if you’re new to boating. Whether you plan to purchase new or used, the professionals at Tom George Yacht Group can help educate you on your options to maximum the chances for long term ownership and operational satisfication. Our goal is to help ensure a great boating experience for years out on the water. Please let us know how we can help you in this process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of boat should i get.
The type of boat you purchase will be mostly dictated by how you plan to use the boat. If you want to get offshore for fishing, center consoles and larger dual consoles might be worth considering. For dayboating, consider a runabout or open bow type vessel. If overnighting is key, larger runabouts with small cabins or express cruisers with better accommodations are likely your best bet.
Should I buy new or used?
This is a common question regardless of the type or size of boat. With a used boat, your upfront cost is less, but your cost of ownership will often be higher due to higher maintenance and repair costs. Buyers new to boating often go with a new boat due to ease of ownership and included warranties.
How can I learn more about potential boat options for me?
A boat show is often a great starting point to see a lot of boats. After that, building a relationship with a reliable sales person at a local boat dealer or working with an experienced broker is a great way to get advice on options worth considering.
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Secondhand boat buyers’ guide: 4 of the best 35ft sportscruisers for sale
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Nick Burnham argues that a 35ft sportscruiser is the optimum size and style of boat. Here are 4 options from Sealine, Cranchi, Beneteau and Birchwood
One of the many platitudes bandied around about boating is “the smaller the boat, the more fun you have”. Unlike “a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money”, it’s somewhat inaccurate, otherwise we’d all be charging about in Williams Minijets and giggling insanely. Nonetheless, there is a faint ring of truth to it.
I’ve known several long-term boaters who’ve worked their way up to large luxury motor yachts with hot and cold running crew, only to realise that the joy has diminished sufficiently that they’ve worked their way back down again.
So what actually is the optimum size? I think the mid-30ft sportscruiser is in with a shout. Big enough to cross the Channel , small enough to single-hand, easy to slot into any marina and roomy enough for a week’s family cruise. Something, in fact, like one of these…
Sealine S38
Built: 2004 Price: £104,000
Launched at the London Boat Show in 2003, the S38 had a short yet successful career. By the time the SC38 (based on this model but offering a hard top option) was launched in 2007, over 100 S38s had been built by the Sealine factory, then in Kidderminster.
Interior Despite a fairly standard two-cabin layout, split by the saloon and galley in the centre, there are two particularly standout features. The first is in the surprisingly generous mid-cabin at the aft end of the accommodation. The two athwartship single beds you’d expect to find here are present and correct, but there is also a third bed in the lobby area at the head of the twins – a massive advantage if you have three children.
The other standout feature is at the other end, where rather than a single heads, the toilet and shower are split, one either side and both accessible from the master cabin forward or from the saloon.
Lower saloon splits the two sleeping cabins along with a separate shower and heads
There are a few nifty details to the exterior too. The anchor hides neatly in a recess beneath the foredeck, rather than hanging over the top of the stem, and the forward sloping radar arch is thick enough to create a little shade over the helm as well as concealing the canopy in a neat clamshell storage locker. There’s also masses of cockpit seating and a small wet bar.
Performance
Sealine fitted various engine options, all twin sterndrive installations. The twin Volvo Penta AQAD 41 200hp motors fitted to this boat give a circa 30 knot top speed for a mid 20 knot cruise, the alternative KAD 44 (260hp) and KAD 300 (285hp) lifted the top speed into the mid thirties. Later boats got the D-series engines, either twin D4 or D6.
Canopies pack neatly away into the radar arch when not protecting the open cockpit
The S38 rides a chop pretty well, with a low trim angle keeping the ride level. Rough seas can make things a little more bouncy, but nothing that can’t be solved by slowing down a little.
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Beneteau Monte Carlo 37
Built: 2008 Price: £127,950
In an era in which you can easily pay £120,000 for a cuddy cabin sportsboat with a single outboard engine, it’s staggering to look up the 2007 boat test of the Beneteau Monte Carlo and find that the base price with twin diesel engines for the soft top version was £147,000, including VAT. It’s French though, so things like a cockpit canopy and a windscreen wiper were extra. With a proper spec, the hardtop and larger engines this boat would have cost far more, but still…
It’s the usual central saloon and galley flanked by cabins either end, but with a twist. The forward cabin is pretty standard with its central double bed. But head aft and you’ll find the mid cabin on the centreline with its two beds running lengthways. It allows the cabin, and particularly the walkway between the beds, to sit deep in the centre of the hull, maximising headroom.
The forward owner’s cabin is supplemented by a generous twin guest cabin further aft
The optional hard top on this boat offers far more protection and the ability to slide the roof back on a nice day or close it up in inclement weather. Beneath it, the helm gets a single bucket seat with a bench seat for two more alongside it. There’s a dinette and wet bar aft.
We tested a boat with the same twin Volvo Penta D4-260 engines as this example and recorded a very acceptable 33 knots flat out with a 28-knot cruise at 500rpm off max.
Not the highest quality fitout but the accommodation is bright, modern and spacious
Where this boat gets really interesting is the hull. Not only is it a twin-stepped hull, rare enough in itself, but it’s also an air step. What that means is that air is channelled through vents down pipes and released at the first step, meaning most of the boat is running on an air/water mix to reduce drag and soften the ride. Does it work? In the 3ft chop of our test it ran “very smoothly with hardly any slam”. And 42lph at 20 knots from a twin engine 37-footer is not too shabby.
The Commando 370 was quite the departure for Nottinghamshire based Birchwood Marine Limited when it launched at the London Boat Show in 1999. Well known for its comfortable, if slightly staid, aft cabin cruisers, it was the only open cockpit sportscruiser the marque had in the range and was designed to broaden the appeal of this British builder, and maybe even take on the mighty Princess and Fairline .
Offset stairs into the cabin mean that you must lead with your left foot every time, but they do free up space in the saloon, which is rather nicely finished. Cabins are a good size, especially the mid cabin, which has a generous lobby and two single beds 6ft 6in long that infill to create a double berth.
A particularly clever feature is the saloon table. Many boats have demountable tables but nowhere to stow them. On the Commando 370 it stores vertically against the bulkhead creating a headboard.
The two single berths in the mid cabin can be filled in to create one big double bed
The hull of the Commando 370 is actually that of the Birchwood TS34 and later 340, the extra length justifying the 370 badge created by a larger bathing platform. Scalloped topsides were a Birchwood trademark feature and the cockpit features an unusually high window line, giving extra protection at higher speeds.
When we tested the boat in 1999 it was from the rather unusual location of Chelsea Harbour on the River Thames in London. We took it down to the Medway where we achieved 31.7 knots on the (pre GPS) radar gun from its twin Volvo Penta KAD 43 230hp diesels. This boat has the KAD 300 285hp diesels, which give it 40 knots according to the broker.
Horseshoe-shaped cockpit seating is well protected by the raised helm and side windows
A wide cruising peed range and a level ride was how we described it at the time. Low noise levels merited a mention too.
A good-looking boat that offers great value, the Cranchi Zaffiro should be on the shortlist of any mid 30ft sportscruiser hunt.
The interior isn’t quite as ‘cherry ’n leather’ as a Fairline, but the pale linings and light upholstery look fresh and contemporary (and high-gloss wooden doors throw in a little contrast). Another classic two-cabin layout, one either end of the saloon, might be entirely conventional, but it’s a proven formula that works well.
The mid cabin features two single berths that infill to create a double – best of both worlds, and although the cabin bed is offset, it’s still able to be accessed from either side.
Forward cabin is nice and bright with a large overhead hatch and two small portholes
The split-level cockpit has a raised section forward protected by a sweep of windscreen with space for crew on an L-shaped settee next to the helm. Drop down to the lower section aft to discover a big three-sided dinette that converts to a sunpad to port and a wet bar opposite.
Access forward is via narrow but perfectly useable 6-inch wide side decks, but unusually there is also access through a central opening section of windscreen – very handy for fast access forward from the helm.
Twin 5-litre V8 petrols were a fast but thirsty option, so twin diesels were more popular. Base diesel engines were Volvo AQAD 41 at 200hp but most got the more powerful KAD 43 230hp motors for a mid 30-knot top end. Some of the last boats got the new D4-260hp engines when they came on stream in 2005.
Interior finish isn’t as classy as some but the build quality and seakeeping is very good
We were given four consecutive days in the South of France to test the Zaffiro when it launched in 1997 – happy days! Sadly, our carefully crafted plan to spend them cruising from Antibes to Iles d’Hyères and back to St Tropez (all in the interests of serious consumer journalism) were thwarted by 25 knot Mistrals. They did at least give us the chance to test the seakeeping, finding a ‘useful sea boat and fun performance drive’.
First published in the May 2020 edition of Motor Boat & Yachting.
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