Maxi 35

A centre-cockpit family cruiser, 1990 Maxi 35, in the same ownership since 2016 and maintained throughout. The major work is behind her: a reconditioned Volvo Penta 2003 fitted in 2018 and serviced annually, with a new saildrive seal and spindle this autumn; standing rigging renewed when the current owners bought her, then inspected and re-tensioned by riggers in Lymington; and a full set of sails from Dart Sails, made in 2025.

Her rig is sturdy for her size, with three shrouds each side, no compression post and three reefs in the main. Reinforcing plates at the bow and under the backstays spread rig loads into the hull. Her owners say she tracks straight on a light touch when balanced and sails best reefed early rather than over-canvassed.

Below, the saloon has bespoke upholstery and covers made by the owner, a large fridge, and heads renewed around three years ago. New headlining for the saloon and aft cabin is on order. On deck she has a fixed windscreen, spray hood and a tonneau cover for the cockpit, with teak that has been looked after and not over-treated. Her hull is Coppercoated.

Navigation is a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter with integrated AIS, Raymarine depth, speed and autopilot, and a Standard Horizon VHF with built-in GPS and DSC, fitted this year. Forward maintenance is light. She now lies ashore in Brixham to preserve her hull until sold.

Boat Details Year: 1990 Builder: Maxi Keel: Fin Keel Drive: Sail Drive Engine: Single Rig: Sloop Dimensions Length: 10.59 m / 34.7 ft Displacement: 5300 kg / 11684.5 lbs / 5.3 tonnes Draft: 1.45 m / 4.8 ft Beam: 3.28 m / 10.8 ft Cabins: 2 Engine Details Number of Engines: 1 Engine Make: Volvo Penta Engine Model: MD2003 Engine Power: 28 hp Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Type: inboard