Description
The Nauticat 35 is a Finnish-built pilothouse sailboat designed by Kaj Gustafsson and first produced in 1986 by Siltala Yachts in Pietarsaari, Finland, marking the brand's shift toward modern wheelhouse yachts with masthead sloop rigging—departing from traditional ketch setups—while retaining the robust motorsailer DNA of earlier models like the Nauticat 33 for exceptional seaworthiness, all-weather visibility, and luxurious liveaboard comfort suited to couples or small families on extended coastal or ocean passages. Constructed from solid fiberglass with a heavy long keel and skeg-hung rudder for stability and ground protection, it displaces 16,500 pounds with 5,150 pounds of ballast, measures 34.92 feet LOA, 29.67 feet LWL, 11.33 feet beam, and 5.5 feet draft (shoal option at 4.83 feet), achieving a hull speed of approximately 7.3 knots and 621 square feet of sail area powered by a reliable 40-55 HP Volvo or Perkins diesel engine with around 120 gallons of fuel and 132 gallons of water capacity for impressive range and autonomy. Celebrated for its tank-like build quality, expansive deck saloon with panoramic windows, teak-trimmed interior offering 6'2" headroom across three cabins for six berths, a U-shaped galley, dedicated nav station, and versatile twin helms (inside and outside), the Nauticat 35 was produced through the early 2000s with several hundred units built, enduring as a premium favorite among traditionalists valuing low-maintenance durability, balanced heavy-weather handling, and Scandinavian warmth on voyages where safety and serenity prevail over outright speed.
