tradewind 35 sailboat data

Tradewind 35

The tradewind 35 is a 35.01ft cutter designed by john rock and built in fiberglass by tradewind yachts (nl) since 1975., 70 units have been built..

The Tradewind 35 is a very heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

Tradewind 35 for sale elsewhere on the web:

Main features

Login or register to personnalize this screen.

You will be able to pin external links of your choice.

See how Sailboatlab works in video

We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt

Accommodations

Builder data, other photos.

Modal Title

The content of your modal.

Personalize your sailboat data sheet

• Types of Sailboats
• Parts of a Sailboat
• Cruising Boats
• Small Sailboats
• Design Basics
• Sailboats under 30'
• Sailboats 30'-35
• Sailboats 35'-40'
• Sailboats 40'-45'
• Sailboats 45'-50'
• Sailboats 50'-55'
• Sailboats over 55'
• Masts & Spars
• Knots, Bends & Hitches
• The 12v Energy Equation
• Electronics & Instrumentation
• Build Your Own Boat
• Buying a Used Boat
• Choosing Accessories
• Living on a Boat
• Cruising Offshore
• Sailing in the Caribbean
• Anchoring Skills
• Sailing Authors & Their Writings
• Mary's Journal
• Nautical Terms
• Cruising Sailboats for Sale
• List your Boat for Sale Here!
• Used Sailing Equipment for Sale
• Sell Your Unwanted Gear
• Sailing eBooks: Download them here!
• Your Sailboats
• Your Sailing Stories
• Your Fishing Stories
• Advertising
• What's New?
• Chartering a Sailboat
• Cruising Yachts 35' to 40'
• Tradewind 35

The Tradewind 35 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Tradewind 35, a long-keeled cutter, was designed by John Rock and built in the UK by Blondecell Ltd.

Published Specification for the Tradewind 35

Underwater Profile:  Long keel

Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass)

Length Overall:  35'0" (10.67m)

Waterline Length:  25'10" (7.87m)

Beam:  10'6" (3.2m)

Draft:  5'6" (1.68m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  19,442lb (8,819kg)

Designer:  John Rock

Builder:  Blondecell (UK)

Year First Built:  1975

Number Built:  70

Published Design Ratios for the Tradewind 35

Sail Area/Dis placement Ratio:  16.1

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.6

Displacement/Length Ratio:  504

Comfort Ratio:  45.9

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.6

read more about these all-revealing numbers...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Tradewind 35

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.1 suggests that the Tradewind 35 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.6 means that the Tradewind 35 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A massive Displacement/Length Ratio of 504, tells us the Tradewind 35 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 45.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Tradewind 35 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Tradewind 35 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.

Tradewind 35 Sailboat: A Classic Ocean Cruiser

If you are looking for a sailboat that can take you anywhere in the world, you might want to consider the Tradewind 35. This is a classic ocean cruising yacht, with a 30-year pedigree. Designed by John Rock and built by Tradewind Yachts, the Tradewind 35 is a sturdy, seaworthy and comfortable boat that will inspire complete confidence in any sailor.

Overview The Tradewind 35 is a cutter-rigged monohull with a long keel and a heavy displacement. It has a solid fiberglass hull with encapsulated internal ballast and a balsa/ply cored deck. It is 10.7 meters long overall, with a waterline length of 7.9 meters, a beam of 3.2 meters and a draft of 1.7 meters. It has a displacement of 8,819 kilograms and a ballast of 3,759 kilograms. The reported sail area is 67.4 square meters.

The Tradewind 35 was originally designed in the 1970s, but new boats continue to be built today. It is thought that at least 70 of this type exist. The Tradewind 35 is also known as the Tradewind 33, as it was originally marketed under that name.

Accommodation The Tradewind 35 has a spacious and cozy interior, with plenty of headroom and storage space. It can accommodate up to six people in two separate cabins and the saloon. The forward cabin has a V-berth with an infill cushion, a hanging locker and shelves. The aft cabin has a double berth, a hanging locker and shelves. The saloon has two settees that can convert into single berths, a folding table and lockers. The navigation station is located on the starboard side of the saloon, with a large chart table, an instrument panel and a seat. The galley is located on the port side of the saloon, with a two-burner stove with oven, a sink, a refrigerator and ample counter space and storage. The head is located aft of the navigation station, with a marine toilet, a sink and a shower.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Tradewind 35 is made of solid fiberglass, with no core or filler materials. The ballast is encapsulated in the keel cavity, which eliminates the possibility of keel bolts corrosion or leakage. The deck is made of balsa/ply sandwich construction, which provides strength and insulation. The deck is also reinforced with hardwood pads where fittings are attached.

The deck layout of the Tradewind 35 is simple and functional, with wide side decks, high bulwarks and sturdy handrails for safety and comfort. The cockpit is deep and well protected, with high coamings and a dodger. The cockpit can be accessed from either side or from the transom. The cockpit has a single wheel steering system, with engine controls and instruments on the pedestal. There are also two large cockpit lockers for storage.

The deck hardware of the Tradewind 35 is of high quality and well maintained. There are four self-tailing winches for the headsails and two winches for the mainsail on the coachroof. There are also two winches for the running backstays on the aft quarters. The boat has stainless steel stanchions, lifelines, pulpits and pushpits. There are also six mooring cleats, two bow rollers, an anchor locker, an electric windlass and an anchor washdown system.

Mast and Rigging The mast of the Tradewind 35 is made of aluminum alloy and is keel-stepped for extra strength and stability. The mast has two sets of spreaders and is supported by stainless steel wire rigging with swaged terminals. The mast has an internal conduit for wiring and halyards.

The rig of the Tradewind 35 is a cutter rig, which means it has two headsails: a genoa and a staysail. The genoa is roller-furled on the forestay, while the staysail is hanked on to an inner forestay that can be tensioned or released by running backstays. The mainsail is slab-reefed on the boom, with three reef points and lazy jacks.

The sails of the Tradewind 35 are made of dacron fabric and are in good condition. They include a mainsail, a genoa, a staysail, a storm jib and an asymmetric spinnaker.

Keel and Rudder The keel of the Tradewind 35 is a long keel that runs almost the entire length of the hull. This gives the boat excellent directional stability and tracking ability, as well as protection for the propeller and the rudder. The keel has a moderate draft of 1.7 meters, which allows the boat to access most harbors and anchorages.

The rudder of the Tradewind 35 is a skeg-hung rudder, which means it is attached to a fin that extends from the keel. This provides additional support and strength for the rudder, as well as protection from grounding and collision. The rudder is controlled by a single wheel in the cockpit, with a cable and quadrant system.

Conclusion The Tradewind 35 is a classic ocean cruising yacht that offers a combination of performance, comfort and safety. It is a well-built, well-equipped and well-maintained boat that can handle any weather and sea condition. It is ideal for recreational sailors who want to explore the world in style and confidence.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Recent Articles

'Natalya', a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS for Sale

Mar 17, 24 04:07 PM

'Wahoo', a Hunter Passage 42 for Sale

Mar 17, 24 08:13 AM

Used Sailing Equipment For Sale

Feb 28, 24 05:58 AM

Here's where to:

• Find  Used Sailboats for Sale...
• Find Used Sailing Gear for Sale...
• List your Sailboat for Sale...
• List your Used Sailing Gear...
• Sign-up for our newsletter, 'The Sailboat Cruiser' ...
• Identify this month's Mystery Boat...

Our eBooks...

A few of our Most Popular Pages...

Copyright © 2024  Dick McClary  Sailboat-Cruising.com

Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts.

• Sailboat Guide

Tradewind 35

Tradewind 35 is a 35 ′ 0 ″ / 10.7 m monohull sailboat designed by John Rock and built by Tradewind Yachts starting in 1975.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Though designed in the 1970’s, (or possibly before), new boats continue to be built. It is thought that at least 70 of this type exist. Originally the TRADEWIND 33.

Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

• About Sailboat Guide

©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Review of Tradewind 35

Basic specs.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 3GM30F diesel engine at 27.0 hp (20 kW), which gives a max speed about 4.4 knots.

The fuel tank has a capacity of 182 liters (48 US gallons, 40 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Tradewind 35 is 1.56, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.8 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Tradewind 35 is about 168 kg/cm, alternatively 944 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 168 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 944 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

Maintenance

If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

This section shown boat owner's changes, improvements, etc. Here you might find inspiration for your boat.

Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what to look for.

We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Tradewind 35 it would be a great help.

If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve.

• About Tradewind Yachts
• Tradewind Atoll
• Tradewind Islander
• Tradewind 35′
• Tradewind 44′
• Norfolk Gypsy verkeert
• MC Nulty Kielder
• Motor boats
• Sailing boats
• Sleeping Beauties
• Restauration
• Lion Classics Cars

13-3-2020 Walsoorden

Launched a new Tradewind 35. Handbuild by Tradewind Yachts This TW35 has a completely renewed sail plan calculated by Hoekdesign Naval architects in Edam.

18-3-2020 On our way to Neutmast in Middelharnis

New TW35 equipped with Spar and Rigging. Waiting for the sails and this beauty is ready to discover the world.

• Search forums
• Yachting Monthly's Scuttlebutt

Tradewind 35

• Thread starter scotty123
• Start date 9 Jul 2011

Well-known member

Just seen one out of the water. Pretty looking boat, but how does it sail & how slow are they with that big long keel?  

Just exactly how you would expect! It was designed for long distance, shorthanded voyaging in all kinds of conditions. So it is not a lightweight flyer, but a solid, steady all weather performer.  

Active member

>So it is not a lightweight flyer, but a solid, steady all weather performer. Agree. We have a long keeler and they don't broach, they don't turn into wind in a gust and they don't surf i.e. you can sleep at night knowing the boat can sail herself. Also comfortable in a seaway.  

Haven't-a-Clue

Pleiades said: Wot, one of these? Click to expand...

Depends on how you like your fast to be. Have done single handed non stop Solent to the North of Ireland in 4 and a half days in strong to gale force SE lies, wind vane doing the work, me not doing any worrying at all about slow she was. Similarly beating to windward through gales - often can't see any other sod out there to compare speeds with for some reason.... Robin Pleiades of Birdham MXWQ5  

They are lovely bluewater boats.....and you usually have to prise them from their owners hands.  

jonic said: They are lovely bluewater boats.....and you usually have to prize them from their owners hands. Click to expand...

• 10 Jul 2011

I have heard the TW 35 with the bowsprit is a tad better balanced, the one without has a heavy weather helm, but they're great for sleeping on whilst underway in **** weather!  

Quite pretty but they mite get ripped apart by (say) a similar size beneteau dead downwind, ahem  

Twister_Ken

jimi said: I have heard the TW 35 with the bowsprit is a tad better balanced, the one without has a heavy weather helm, but they're great for sleeping on whilst underway in **** weather! Click to expand...

Nom de plume

You couldn't buy a new one back then until John Rock (the designer) had interviewed and 'passed' you! Great blue water boats - they (The Company) are sort of still around here.. http://www.forest-design.com/tradewind/index.htm  

Hi Clyst crew - your Finnsailer is a handsome boat - that would also do nicely thank you. Don't know the Finnsailer although I think same firm used to make heavy duty motorsailers which I quite fancied. Can't find any pickies on the blog - got any more? Hope the rounding goes well. Let us know if it really is an island we are on! Robin Pleiades of Birdham MXWQ5  

Pleiades said: Hi Clyst crew - your Finnsailer is a handsome boat - that would also do nicely thank you. Don't know the Finnsailer although I think same firm used to make heavy duty motorsailers which I quite fancied. Can't find any pickies on the blog - got any more? Hope the rounding goes well. Let us know if it really is an island we are on! Robin Pleiades of Birdham MXWQ5 Click to expand...

• 11 Jul 2011

We had a TW33 and lived aboard for two years while doing a very leisurely Atlantic circuit. They are rock solid and inspire confidence. In light airs not fast but do keep going and as the wind rises they come into their own. Eric the Aries did most of the steering and very good he was too! We had the one with the taller rig and weather helm was not too bad. The guy who bought her from us squaared off the bottom of the rudder, which I would imagine helped. I believe that she has now sprouted a bowsprit and become a cutter, something I would have liked to do. We did have and use a spinnaker but not a shocking pink one as shown above!  

Most Tradewind 35's were moulded by Blondecell iirc who also made the Cromarty 36 at the time. However some boats were purchased as bonded units for home completion and whilst the Blondecell finished boats were well executed you may have to be more careful with a home completion.  

Scotty_Tradewind

I have a 1977 T33 built for designer John Rock who ownerd her briefly. It does have a bowsprit now and sails well cutter rig in a blow. Whilst well reefed we saw 7.5+knots through the water in real blows during May/June in some very lumpy seas. As long as the sails are balanced we found the steering to be finger touch, but to carry too much main can punish with weather helm. In a F4 in flat water in portsmouth harbour, we've had 6.2Knots with sloop rig, having a very large roller genoa. She points almost as well as my Twister did but would benefit from better sails hanked on I would think. She is definatly a drier boat than the Twister in similar bumpy conditions. She seems bombproof. In light airs she's no modern racer, but doesn't disappoint. With the poled out genny and goosewinged main on a preventer we were keeping up with most on a run in a F2-3 recently. I've not used the cruising shute yet. Overall I'm extremely happy with the first few months and I'm much relieved to find her better than many had predicted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJ8f2KduZI&NR=1  

Other threads that may be of interest

• 27 Feb 2024

• Baggywrinkle
• 28 Feb 2024

• ColourfulOwl
• 25 Feb 2024
• Liveaboard Link

Members online

• Sticky Fingers
• Outinthedinghy
• mersea_paddler
• HappyHurley
• PabloPicasso
• Andrew_Fitton
• Fr J Hackett
• pearson.henry2

Share this page

Tradewind 35

This is a brand new Tradewind 35 from our own stable that was commissioned and built in the UK in 2007 and shipped to Walsoorden for final fitting out.

As per specification of the client she already comes with a lot of extras such as increased lead ballast, extra layers of laminate, larger rig with double spreaders, battery charger, echo sounder, speedometer, wind instruments, Lewmar steering position with leather-covered steering wheel, self-tailing Anderson winches, teak cockpit seating and much more.

For more information visit the website of Tradewind Yachts  https://tradewindyachts.nl/

13-3-2020 Launched

TRADEWIND 35

TRADEWIND 35 - Ref 40580 has been saved to your account.

Your account cannot save boats.

You must login or register to save boats

Login Register

Accommodation

Finance calculator.

• Make TRADEWIND
• LOA 35ft/11m
• Class Sailing Cruiser
• Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
• Keel Long Keel
• Engine Single Diesel
• Drive Shaft Drive
• Layout Aft Cockpit
• Ancasta Ref 40580
• Name Sapphire

Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel’s status shows as “Preliminary”, details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.

Enjoy a 10% discount

with Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics  on new standing and running rigging when you buy a used yacht through the Ancasta Brokerage network. Also, contact Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics about their discounts on mooring and anchoring system for motoryachts purchased via Ancasta.

Call: +44 02380 454 280 Email: [email protected] *quote: “Ancasta Brokerage offer”

Or fill out the form

For further information or to arrange a viewing appointment please don't hesitate to contact our Ancasta Plymouth Office

• Call: +44 (0)1752 255 740
• Fax: +44 (0)1752 255 938
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Listing Office: Plymouth

Broker Comments

Solid offshore cruiser with a Bermudan Cutter rig, good sea-keeping qualities and a steady well-mannered performance. The deep cockpit provides shelter from heavy weather, whilst slab reefed mainsail and furling headsail with wheel steering make for easier handling. The Tradewind offers a high standard of construction with comfortable and practical accommodation for four with full headroom below decks.

• Search all used sail boats
• Search all used TRADEWIND sail boats
• Search TRADEWIND sail boats
• Search similar price
• Search similar length

Privacy Overview

• Boats for Sale

New and used Tradewind 35 boats for sale

• Tradewind 35
• United Kingdom

Find your perfect Tradewind 35 today. We have Tradewind 35 brokers and sellers from around the world at great prices.

Sign up to our newsletter

By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy & Cookie Policy

Change units of measure

This feature requires cookies to be enabled on your browser.

Show price in:

Show lengths, beam and draft in:

Show displacement or weight in:

Show capacity or volume in:

Show speed in:

Show distance in: