Question 1

What are the specs of the NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

The NIGHTWIND 35 has the following specifications: 34.67ft LOA, 11.5ft beam, 7.25ft draft, 11,400lb displacement, 5,000lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the NIGHTWIND 35 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Arkady Marine Inc./Ft. Myers Yachts (USA), designed by Bruce Kirby, first built in 1980, 14 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the NIGHTWIND 35 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NIGHTWIND 35 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 22.64, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2.05, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

The NIGHTWIND 35 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 20.35, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 228.88, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NIGHTWIND 35 is estimated at $2.0K – $5.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a NIGHTWIND 35 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NIGHTWIND 35 (34.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.0K – $5.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 34.67ft boat: Florida: $6,200-$16,600/year. California: $5,800-$14,600/year. Massachusetts: $4,400-$9,700/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,400-$12,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,200-$7,500/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,500/year. Washington: $5,000-$10,800/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,700-$7,500/year. South Carolina: $5,400-$10,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $28K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NIGHTWIND 35 (34.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,200-$16,600/year. California: $5,800-$14,600/year. Massachusetts: $4,400-$9,700/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,400-$12,100/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,200-$7,500/year. Texas: $2,500-$7,500/year. Washington: $5,000-$10,800/year. Michigan: $2,400-$5,300/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,700-$7,500/year. South Carolina: $5,400-$10,400/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the NIGHTWIND 35 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in hull, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the NIGHTWIND 35.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NIGHTWIND 35, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the NIGHTWIND 35 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the NIGHTWIND 35?

Accepted Answer

The NIGHTWIND 35 has the following rig dimensions: I=42ft (foretriangle height), J=13.15ft (foretriangle base), P=43.5ft (mainsail luff), E=16.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 663.7 sq ft. Jib area: 276.2 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the NIGHTWIND 35 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NIGHTWIND 35 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 34.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 22.64, capsize ratio 2.05, SA/disp 20.35. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	34.67 ft
LWL	28.12 ft
Beam	11.5 ft
Draft	7.25 ft/ 2.75 ft min
Displacement	11,400 lb
Ballast	5,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	42 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.15 ft
Pmainsail luff	43.5 ft
Emainsail foot	16.5 ft
FLforestay	13.2 ft
Mainsail	663.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	276.2 sq ft
Spinnaker	469.5 sq ft

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