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The Tradewind 35 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Tradewind 35, a long-keeled cutter, was designed by John Rock and built in the UK by Blondecell Ltd.

Published Specification for the Tradewind 35

Underwater Profile:  Long keel

Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass)

Length Overall:  35'0" (10.67m)

Waterline Length:  25'10" (7.87m)

Beam:  10'6" (3.2m)

Draft:  5'6" (1.68m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  19,442lb (8,819kg)

Designer:  John Rock

Builder:  Blondecell (UK)

Year First Built:  1975

Number Built:  70

Published Design Ratios for the Tradewind 35

Sail Area/Dis placement Ratio:  16.1

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.6

Displacement/Length Ratio:  504

Comfort Ratio:  45.9

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.6

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Tradewind 35

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.1 suggests that the Tradewind 35 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.6 means that the Tradewind 35 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A massive Displacement/Length Ratio of 504, tells us the Tradewind 35 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 45.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Tradewind 35 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Tradewind 35 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.

Tradewind 35 Sailboat: A Classic Ocean Cruiser

If you are looking for a sailboat that can take you anywhere in the world, you might want to consider the Tradewind 35. This is a classic ocean cruising yacht, with a 30-year pedigree. Designed by John Rock and built by Tradewind Yachts, the Tradewind 35 is a sturdy, seaworthy and comfortable boat that will inspire complete confidence in any sailor.

Overview The Tradewind 35 is a cutter-rigged monohull with a long keel and a heavy displacement. It has a solid fiberglass hull with encapsulated internal ballast and a balsa/ply cored deck. It is 10.7 meters long overall, with a waterline length of 7.9 meters, a beam of 3.2 meters and a draft of 1.7 meters. It has a displacement of 8,819 kilograms and a ballast of 3,759 kilograms. The reported sail area is 67.4 square meters.

The Tradewind 35 was originally designed in the 1970s, but new boats continue to be built today. It is thought that at least 70 of this type exist. The Tradewind 35 is also known as the Tradewind 33, as it was originally marketed under that name.

Accommodation The Tradewind 35 has a spacious and cozy interior, with plenty of headroom and storage space. It can accommodate up to six people in two separate cabins and the saloon. The forward cabin has a V-berth with an infill cushion, a hanging locker and shelves. The aft cabin has a double berth, a hanging locker and shelves. The saloon has two settees that can convert into single berths, a folding table and lockers. The navigation station is located on the starboard side of the saloon, with a large chart table, an instrument panel and a seat. The galley is located on the port side of the saloon, with a two-burner stove with oven, a sink, a refrigerator and ample counter space and storage. The head is located aft of the navigation station, with a marine toilet, a sink and a shower.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Tradewind 35 is made of solid fiberglass, with no core or filler materials. The ballast is encapsulated in the keel cavity, which eliminates the possibility of keel bolts corrosion or leakage. The deck is made of balsa/ply sandwich construction, which provides strength and insulation. The deck is also reinforced with hardwood pads where fittings are attached.

The deck layout of the Tradewind 35 is simple and functional, with wide side decks, high bulwarks and sturdy handrails for safety and comfort. The cockpit is deep and well protected, with high coamings and a dodger. The cockpit can be accessed from either side or from the transom. The cockpit has a single wheel steering system, with engine controls and instruments on the pedestal. There are also two large cockpit lockers for storage.

The deck hardware of the Tradewind 35 is of high quality and well maintained. There are four self-tailing winches for the headsails and two winches for the mainsail on the coachroof. There are also two winches for the running backstays on the aft quarters. The boat has stainless steel stanchions, lifelines, pulpits and pushpits. There are also six mooring cleats, two bow rollers, an anchor locker, an electric windlass and an anchor washdown system.

Mast and Rigging The mast of the Tradewind 35 is made of aluminum alloy and is keel-stepped for extra strength and stability. The mast has two sets of spreaders and is supported by stainless steel wire rigging with swaged terminals. The mast has an internal conduit for wiring and halyards.

The rig of the Tradewind 35 is a cutter rig, which means it has two headsails: a genoa and a staysail. The genoa is roller-furled on the forestay, while the staysail is hanked on to an inner forestay that can be tensioned or released by running backstays. The mainsail is slab-reefed on the boom, with three reef points and lazy jacks.

The sails of the Tradewind 35 are made of dacron fabric and are in good condition. They include a mainsail, a genoa, a staysail, a storm jib and an asymmetric spinnaker.

Keel and Rudder The keel of the Tradewind 35 is a long keel that runs almost the entire length of the hull. This gives the boat excellent directional stability and tracking ability, as well as protection for the propeller and the rudder. The keel has a moderate draft of 1.7 meters, which allows the boat to access most harbors and anchorages.

The rudder of the Tradewind 35 is a skeg-hung rudder, which means it is attached to a fin that extends from the keel. This provides additional support and strength for the rudder, as well as protection from grounding and collision. The rudder is controlled by a single wheel in the cockpit, with a cable and quadrant system.

Conclusion The Tradewind 35 is a classic ocean cruising yacht that offers a combination of performance, comfort and safety. It is a well-built, well-equipped and well-maintained boat that can handle any weather and sea condition. It is ideal for recreational sailors who want to explore the world in style and confidence.

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Tradewind 35

Tradewind 35 is a 35 ′ 0 ″ / 10.7 m monohull sailboat designed by John Rock and built by Tradewind Yachts starting in 1975.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Though designed in the 1970’s, (or possibly before), new boats continue to be built. It is thought that at least 70 of this type exist. Originally the TRADEWIND 33.

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Founded in 1973, Tradewind is a distinguished boat manufacturer, recognised for its production of remarkable quality, performance-oriented and seaworthy sailing yachts. The company was founded in England, spearheaded by a team of passionate sailors who sought to create the ideal cruising boats for long voyages. With an ideal combination of tradition and innovation, the Tradewind team embarked on a fascinating journey to construct high-quality ocean cruising yachts.The company started producing traditional yachts focusing on safety and durability, essential for conductive long voyages. Initially specialising in sturdy World Cruising Yachts, Tradewind gradually added a range of pilot cutters and gaff cutters to its portfolio. Over the years, these boats have cemented their place as the heart and soul of Tradewind, displaying exceptional craftsmanship in their intricate design and construction.Now, Tradewind has relocated its manufacturing facilities from England and is currently based in the Netherlands. Continual refinement and focus on detailing remain their hallmark as the firm continues to address the evolving needs of sailors across the globe. Impeccably designed boat interiors and unparalleled after-sale services add to the charm of the Tradewind experience, confirming the company's legacy of delivering products that enhance the joy of sailing.

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Tradewind Atoll 25

The Tradewind Atoll is the pride of the Tradewind range. A yacht that offers so much more than it suggests for a yacht of it’s size.  Not only the traditional classic appearance but above all her seakeeping qualities and the notable cabin space. Bearing her mind her size this is remarkable. The Atoll’s LOA is only 25 foot.

The Atoll is a lot of boat for a 25 footer: a large comfortable double berth forward with stowage lockers, a cabin with standing headroom that also has a chart table, galley, 2 settees that double up as bunks and a lot of storage space.  There is also space for a wet room and in the spacious cockpit there are two large storage lockers.  The Atoll has an inboard diesel engine and comes with the CE-A certification which makes her suitable for off shore cruising and passage making.

The original American design was based on a steel gaff rigged cutter. Now moulded in GRP with a fixed keel and retaining her multi-chine hull form giving her a very solid appearance, good sailing qualities and large interior volume.  With a draft of only 1,25 meter there are very few places she cannot go.

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Solid offshore cruiser with a Bermudan Cutter rig, good sea-keeping qualities and a steady well-mannered performance. The deep cockpit provides shelter from heavy weather, whilst slab reefed mainsail and furling headsail with wheel steering make for easier handling. The Tradewind offers a high standard of construction with comfortable and practical accommodation for four with full headroom below decks.

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The Tradewind Atoll is the pride of the Tradewind range. A yacht that offers so much more than it suggests for a yacht of it’s size.  Not only the traditional classic appearance but above all her seakeeping qualities and the notable cabin space. Bearing her mind her size this is remarkable. The Atoll’s LOA is only 25 foot.

The Atoll is a lot of boat for a 25 footer: a large comfortable double berth forward with stowage lockers, a cabin with standing headroom that also has a chart table, galley, 2 settees that double up as bunks and a lot of storage space.  There is also space for a wet room and in the spacious cockpit there are two large storage lockers.  The Atoll has an inboard diesel engine and comes with the CE-A certification which makes her suitable for off shore cruising and passage making.

The original American design was based on a steel gaff rigged cutter. Now moulded in GRP with a fixed keel and retaining her multi-chine hull form giving her a very solid appearance, good sailing qualities and large interior volume.  With a draft of only 1,25 meter there are very few places she cannot go.

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An abandoned, burned boat and 2 missing men: South African authorities investigate maritime mystery

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African authorities searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his vessel burned and abandoned on a beach in neighboring Mozambique, but no sign of him or the unknown man who hired him.

The National Sea Rescue Institute raised the alarm over captain John Matambu and his passenger after they didn’t return to Sodwana Bay on South Africa’s northeastern coast on Saturday evening having gone out early that morning.

The charred wreck of Matambu’s speed boat, Magnum Too, was discovered by a search plane on Sunday in the Dobela area of Mozambique, some 170 kilometers (105 miles) up the coast.

“Both men remain missing in unknown circumstances,” the National Sea Rescue Institute said.

Matambu’s cousin told local media that a petrol canister and a medical kit were found near the boat.

The NSRI said some of the circumstances “appear to indicate that foul play may be involved.”

The man who hired Matambu to take him out on the 21-foot (6.4-meter) boat apparently gave false contact details, NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said. The booking was made for a man, his wife and a child, but only the man boarded the boat, Lambinon said.

“Hopes are that this has all been a misunderstanding, and foul play was not involved, but at this stage all possibilities are being examined,” Lambinon told national broadcaster SABC. “The fact that the boat has been found across the border is obviously the difficulty now.”

The NSRI received a report that the boat was spotted at 10 p.m. Saturday night heading north toward Mozambican waters, it said, the last sighting before its charred hull was discovered the following day.

The Police Sea Borderline Control agency and the Police Search and Rescue unit are also involved in the search. Authorities described Matambu as a well-known, experienced and respected boat captain in Sodwana Bay.

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Ethnic Rohingya people rescued from their capsized boat rest at a local government building in Samatiga, Aceh province, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized about 16 miles (25 Kilometers) from the coastline of Kuala Bubon beach in Indonesia's northernmost province of Aceh on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

BANDA ACEH – A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday. Local fishermen rescued six refugees who said more people were still on the boat.

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The six, four women and two men, were moved to a temporary shelter in the Samatiga sub-district. The fishermen told The Associated Press the refugees' boat capsized about 16 miles (25 Kilometers) from the coastline of Kuala Bubon Beach in Aceh province.

Amiruddin, a tribal fishing community leader in Aceh Barat district, said those rescued indicated that the boat was sailing east when it started leaking and then strong currents pushed it toward the west of Aceh. They also told the locals that others were still trying to survive on the capsized craft.

About 740,000 Rohingya were resettled in Bangladesh to escape the brutal counterinsurgency campaign by security forces in their homeland of Myanmar.

Thousands have been trying to flee overcrowded camps in Bangladesh to neighboring countries with Indonesia seeing a spike in refugee numbers since November which prompted it to call on the international community for help. Rohingya arriving in Aceh face some hostility from some fellow Muslims.

Indonesia, like Thailand and Malaysia, is not a signatory to the United Nations’ 1951 Refugee Convention outlining their legal protections, and so is not obligated to accept them. However, they have so far provided temporary shelter to refugees in distress.

Last year, nearly 4,500 Rohingya — two-thirds of them women and children — fled their homeland of Myanmar and the refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh by boat, the United Nations refugee agency reported. Of those, 569 died or went missing while crossing the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, the highest death toll since 2014.

Returning safely to Myanmar is virtually impossible because the military that attacked them overthrew Myanmar’s democratically elected government in 2021 . No country has offered them any large-scale resettlement opportunities.

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Ksat news brief: 3/20/24 early morning edition, ksat 12 nightbeat : mar 19, 2024, crooked pool contractor allegedly takes hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, saisd updates progress for controversial ‘rightsizing’ plan.