2001 Tradewind 35

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, Ga