This Tradewind has been professionally prepared to make it stronger, safer, better than when the boat was first built. The work has been overseen by a six times single-handed circumnavigator to ensure it had a good fighting chance of success in the last Golden Globe Race of 2022. But unfortunately, was unable to participate.
Some of the improvements are as follows:
1. Keel stepped mast
2. New stronger mast, rigging and chain plates
3. New stronger stem head fitting, including reinforcing bulkheads which take the strain of the rig
4. Engine and gearbox rebuilt plus new engine mounts
5. New AST batteries
6. Stability improved by having all heavy items such as engine, water and fuel tanks and batteries centrally located
7. All new electrics terminating in a waterproof switchboard case
8. Many new handholds fitted inside and outside
9. Chart table and heads all re-figured
10. New seacocks and appropriate rubber piping to replace plastic
11. New hydrovane wind self-steering
12. New all-around visibility dome fitted plus all windows in the cabin top replaced with stronger windows, together with hatches.
13. New sails
14. New high-capacity bilge pumps hand and electrically operated
This boat is perfect for any prospective GGR entry in 2026 or blue water sailor wanting a safe boat to cross oceans.
This boat has remained undercover in a shed since it was substantially refitted. It must be emphasised that the refit was to the highest specification and meticulously carried out to ensure success. This in turn is reflected in the price.
Vessel type: | Yacht |
Builder: | Tradewind |
Make: | Tradewind |
Model: | 35 |
Constructed: | 1991 |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Yanmar 3GM30 3 cylinder |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 35' |
Beam: | 10' 6" |
Maximum draft: | 5' 6" |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Long keel |
Hull colour: | White |
Displacement: | 8 tons |
Fuel capacity: | 40 Gallons |
Water capacity: | 70 Gallons |
Yanmar 3GM320 3 cylinder 27 HP diesel. Completely rebuilt with new flexible mounts.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.