CT-35
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35 ft |
| LWL | 26.83 ft |
| Beam | 11.17 ft |
| Draft | 4.75 ft |
| Displacement | 16,900 lb |
| Ballast | 5,299.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 33.7 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 24 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 13 ft |
| Mainsail | 501.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 247 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 419.9 sq ft |
About the CT-35
Said to be based on an earlier W. Garden design though not directly attributed to him in any sales literature. The CT 35 was first imported to the US by Seaboard Marine, Inc., then Imperial Yachts of California in 1977, then Annapolis Yacht Shop out of Maryland in 1980. By 1981, Seaboard Marine had returned to sell the last few boats. Cutter or ketch. LOA w/bowsprit: 42'. (total numbers unknown). A dual station pilot house version seems to be the most common.(drawing shown) Std. trunk cabin version shown in photo.
The CT-35 is a 35.0 ft staysail ketch designed by William Garden and built by Ta Chiao Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN) in 1975. With a displacement of 16900.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents a classic, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the mid-1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making vessel, given its high comfort ratio of 35.85 and traditional ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.74 and a high D/L ratio of 390.64, the CT-35 is well-suited for offshore cruising due to its heavy displacement and stable hull form.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 1970s full-keel ketches such as the Hallberg-Rassy 35 or the Tartan 36, which share similar displacement characteristics and traditional hull forms.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CT-35yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CT-35? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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