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,
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