Description

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

Specifications