Hustler 35 vs She 35

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Following on from the recent thread.

I have to admit to a mental tick, whenever someone mentions a She I think of the Hustler, the two have become fused in my mind. However the She fetches premium prices, you never seem to see an inexpensive one, whilst the husler is sometimes seen at more affordable price points.

Why should this be? The spec is, at least superficially, similar. Has anyone sailed the Hustler? Is the She worth the extra?
 
doug748 said:
Following on from the recent thread.

I have to admit to a mental tick, whenever someone mentions a She I think of the Hustler, the two have become fused in my mind. However the She fetches premium prices, you never seem to see an inexpensive one, whilst the husler is sometimes seen at more affordable price points.

Why should this be? The spec is, at least superficially, similar. Has anyone sailed the Hustler? Is the She worth the extra?
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She 36 ;)

some Hustlers were home built, that would reflect in the price.
i admit so were some She 36s i made the tiller for one
 
The hull mouldings for the (Holman and Pye) Hustler 35 were made in two ways; the vast majority used the very traditional and well proven solid glass layup but a few were built with a 'revolutionary' (at the time) foam sandwich construction (Tyton Construction). The boats built with the traditional, solid glass lay-up with longitudinal stringers are bomb proof, whereas the Tyton Sandwich construction need a more careful appraisal.

But generally the boats are very rugged, sail beautifully whilst, in common with the other designs of that era, have an interior that is basic and more restricted than a modern thirty five footer.

Finally as with all early 1970's boats they are getting to be quite old. However many have been well loved and maintained and should make the short list of anyone looking for a rugged, cruising boat. Look around and you can find a Hustler 35 with all the desirable characteristics of a Contessa 32 type boat but with much more elbow room, for a similar price.
 
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i know of one hustler35 owner whose (first surveyor) was worried about the sandwich construction - he subsequently spent a lot of money doing unnecessary work - the tyton hulls were supposed to be lighter/stronger but ended up 400kg heavier with all the extra stringers. the 2nd and every other surveyor i have spoken to about this have said leave well alone its not a structural issue due to amount of stringers - sure the sandwich material (closed cell foam) may have delaminated/got wet etc, but drill a small hole to drain it internally and leave well alone. ours is fine, not even wet, i drilled a small hole...

yes the landamore finished ones are laminated wood - so they delaminate(!) yes the chainplate areas need fixed (usually done by now) and watch for corrosion base of mast. but the rest is s/s, teak, and lead so little to worry about. apart from those issues, no different from any other 40yr old DIY experience/money pit delete as appropriate.

old boats tho, and relatively small below compared to modern ones. large cockpit and lockers is to my taste, but not everyones. great when rough/windy :-)

not sailed a she 35 to compare. i think a lot of folk just don't know what hustlers are, so cheaper. but still an old boat.

www.hustler35.org - yes i'm biased :-)
 
bikedaft said:
i know of one hustler35 owner whose (first surveyor) was worried about the sandwich construction - he subsequently spent a lot of money doing unnecessary work - the tyton hulls were supposed to be lighter/stronger but ended up 400kg heavier with all the extra stringers. the 2nd and every other surveyor i have spoken to about this have said leave well alone its not a structural issue due to amount of stringers - sure the sandwich material (closed cell foam) may have delaminated/got wet etc, but drill a small hole to drain it internally and leave well alone. ours is fine, not even wet, i drilled a small hole...

yes the landamore finished ones are laminated wood - so they delaminate(!) yes the chainplate areas need fixed (usually done by now) and watch for corrosion base of mast. but the rest is s/s, teak, and lead so little to worry about. apart from those issues, no different from any other 40yr old DIY experience/money pit delete as appropriate.

old boats tho, and relatively small below compared to modern ones. large cockpit and lockers is to my taste, but not everyones. great when rough/windy :-)

not sailed a she 36to compare. i think a lot of folk just don't know what hustlers are, so cheaper. but still an old boat.

www.hustler35.org - yes i'm biased :-)
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Kim Holman owned a H35
 
hustler 35's for sale

also red velvet in ireland and pagan maid in n france were for sale, tho can't seem to find their ads anymore, so maybe sold?
 
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