Tradewind 35 - equivalents?

[doug748]

............... Although, the price for a Contessa and Centaur has dropped a lot in the last couple of years.

In the interests of scholarship, I have just looked at the asking prices of UK Contessa 32 boats and the see it is roughly 24k. A substantial saving on new which is probably around 200 grand. : -}

 

[scotty123]

In the interests of scholarship, I have just looked at the asking prices of UK Contessa 32 boats and the see it is roughly 24k. A substantial saving on new which is probably around 200 grand. : -}

Can you stand up down below in one though?

 

[doug748]

Can you stand up down below in one though?

There is full lying head room.

 

[robmcg]

In my opinion, Tradewind 35 has the same problem as Contessa 32 and Centaur; successful designs but well overpriced. Although, the price for a Contessa and Centaur has dropped a lot in the last couple of years.

Scarcity, niche boat and few alternatives keep the TW35 prices at a higher level.

 

[Aardee]

Thought I recognised those pics, as I took them when I sold that TW 35 last year. Here are the rest and some video Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

Is she yours Bumbulum?

As others have said the Rustler 36 is a good alternative Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

But I also liked my own Contest 36 Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

The Vancouver 36 is good (but rare) Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

And the Malo 34 although smaller is a very underrated boat - surprisingly quick. Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

I have to agree with adding the Malo as a contender - I sail a very similar Granada 34 which seems to manage the compromise of speed vs comfort in a smaller boat really well.