Tradewind 35

Tradewind

Overview

Price

£60,000 ex.

Year Built

2001

Model

Length

10.67

Berths

Lying

Antigua, Caribbean

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Specification

Name

Tradewind

Model

Builder

Blondecell Marine

Designer

John Rock

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

3.2

Draft (m)

1.68

Displacement (kg)

8819

Engine

YANMAR 3GM30

Engine HP

Engine Hours

1800

Cabins

Berths

WC/Heads

Overview

Design and Heritage

The Tradewind 35 is a renowned blue water cruising yacht with a long and respected pedigree. Designed by John Rock, she embodies the proven principles that have made the model so highly regarded over more than two decades. Because of this heritage, the Tradewind 35 continues to attract sailors seeking confidence and reliability offshore.

Hull and Sailing Characteristics

With her long keel and heavy displacement, the Tradewind 35 is built for serious passagemaking. She offers excellent sea-keeping and predictable handling, even when conditions become demanding. This makes her a reassuring and enjoyable yacht to sail on extended offshore passages.

Blue Water Preparation

This particular Tradewind 35, ‘Brass Monkey’, has been carefully prepared for blue water cruising. She is presented in excellent condition and benefits from a comprehensive list of upgrades that support self-sufficiency and offshore sailing. As a result, she is well suited to long-distance cruising plans.

Navigation and Power Systems

Recent upgrades include a Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 chartplotter at the helm and Raymarine Doppler radar, providing strong situational awareness at sea. In addition, the yacht is fitted with Hydrovane wind self-steering, a Marlec wind generator, and a 50-watt Flexi solar panel with remote control at the navigation station. Together, these systems support efficient and reliable energy management offshore.

Rigging and Mechanical

The yacht has also benefited from new standing rigging, which adds significant reassurance for ocean sailing. Furthermore, she is fitted with new service batteries and a new engine start battery, ensuring dependable electrical performance during extended periods away from shore support.

Condition and Location

Overall, ‘Brass Monkey’ presents as a complete and well-thought-out cruising package. She is currently located in Antigua and is available for viewing by appointment.

Please contact us for further information or to discuss ownership and delivery options.

Equipment and Information

On Deck

Deck flood light
Cockpit cover
Sprayhood with grab rail
Boarding ladder
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Spare impellers, belts, lift pump
Lifesaving equipment
Tender- 3.5 mariner outboard and Aqua marina 2.8 tender.

Rigging/ Sails

Cutter rig
Standing rigging (new 2020)
Fully battened reefing mainsail
Furling genoa (Harken system)
WINCHES
2 x Anderson 2 speed self tailing genoa sheet winches
2 x Anderson 2 speed self tailing staysail sheet winches
2 x Anderson halyard winches
1 x reefing/kicker winch
SAILS – all Sadler Sails
Mainsail
Staysail
Stormsail
Cruising chute
Bimini with side shades (new 2024)

Ground Tackle

Rocna 20kg anchor (new 2021)
50m of 10mm chain
Kedge anchor + 80m Chain & warp
Manual windlass

Engine

Yanmar 3gm30f 2001
1800 hours
Serviced every 150 hours
New engine mounts 2024

Machinery

Merlec wind generator
Hydrovane wind stearing (new 2020)
Shore power connection, system and cable
Sterling power smart charger,
Galvanic isolator and RCD .
1000w Inverter
Batteries (new 2023)
50w Solar panel
Pressurised hot/cold water system
Hot water via engine and 240V immersion (new element 2020)
Fresh water manual pump at galley
Warm air diesel heating system by eberspacher
Brunton 3 bladed feathering propeller

Navigation

Plastimo pedestal mounted steering compass
Raymarine Hybrid Touch Axiom Pro 9 (new 2020 at helm)
Raymarine ST60 Tridata (log, speed, depth)
Raymarine ST60 Wind/Close Hauled
Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
Raymarine Doppler Rader (new 2020)
ICON DSC GPS VHF with remote mic in cockpit

Tanks

Water: 90 gals / 341 L
Fuel: 48 gals / 182 L

Accommodation

Sleeps 5 in fwd double and saloon single berths
Teak interior joinery to a very high standard
Maroon original upholstery (2001)
Full standing headroom
Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2 burner gas hob, oven and grill (new 2007)
Single sink in galley
Isotherm 12v refridgeration unit
Heads with Jabsco marine WC, handbasin & shower
Clock and Barometer
Oil lamp
Fusion bluetooth stereo radio/CD- 2x speakers in cockpit/ 2x speakers in saloon

Broker's Comments

The Tradewind 35 has always been a favourite among serious offshore sailors, and ‘Brass Monkey’ is a great example of why. She feels solid, purposeful, and genuinely ready for ocean miles, with upgrades that clearly reflect real blue water experience. The Hydrovane, power generation setup, and modern navigation package all stand out, and the overall condition suggests careful, knowledgeable ownership. If you’re looking for a proper long-keel cruiser that inspires confidence the moment you step aboard, this is a very compelling opportunity.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.