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1981 Hinterholler Niagara

Listed
Expired
$39,900 USD

Seller's Description

This boat has been on several cruises and has traveled from Canada, to Central America, and from Texas to the Windward Islands several times. There has been 5 or 6 owners over its lifetime and this boat has been proven as a sailboat with a cruising pedigree. Recent survey done December 2021 available upon request.

Currently located on a mooring at Sunset Bay Marina in Stuart, FL, and is fully equipped for you to cast away.

Description from factory: Traditional looks combined with modern appeal draw frequent compliments for the Niagara 35, which was designed by Mark Ellis and built from 1978 to 1990 by Hinterhoeller Yachts in St. Catherines, Ontario. The Niagara 35 is a high quality, medium displacement sloop that is heavily built, and recognized as an ideal coastal cruiser that is capable of offshore passages.

Best summed up by Jack Horners BoatUS review which states a well-built boat is always the result of a combination of proper planning, good design and quality workmanship, all of which are evident in the Niagara 35.

The Niagara 35 was designed with two cabin layout options; the encore and the classic. This vessel provides the classic version which is hailed by some as a near perfect design for cruising couples. This unique arrangement replaces the traditional V-berth with a fore-peak containing a work bench and ample storage. The classic layout provides a roomy salon, with sea berths, galley and head all within reach of the cockpit.

The broker is Stuart Cantin at Manateepocketyachtbrokers.com

Equipment: Giant custom made stainless steel radar arch with dinghy davits


Garmin GMR 18/24 HD Radome Radar system


S-L Hyspeed Double Action Lever Windlass


Two anchors: Bruce 45, and CQR 35


200 feet of chain on primary anchor


ACR Globalfix Pro 406 MHz GPS EPIRB


Ocean Breeze self contained HVAC unit - heating and air conditioning system


Garmin GPSMAP 700 series (710) chart plotter


Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 wheel autopilot


Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX2150 VHF radio


Solar Panels: two 140 Watt


AirBreeze wind generator


Stack Pack system with lazy jacks for main sail


Large/extensive Dodger/Bimini system


Watermaker: Katadyne Powersurvivor 80-E2


Monitor wind vane self steering device with steering wheel assembly


Three electric bilge pumps: Rule 2000, 3700, and 700 (shower sump)


Two Ultra Safety Systems float switches with high water alarm


Two manual bilge pumps (whale gushers) one from cockpit and one downstairs


4 Golf cart batteries joined together to make a 12 volt 460 AH system


Separate 12 volt dual purpose starter battery


Magma barbecue


2 fishing rod holders

Aftermarket mainsail mast track from Tides Marine with stainless steel sliders


Here is a list of recent changes/upgrades (Dec 2021) New driveshaft New cutlass bearing Re-balanced propellor Partially rebuilt engine (new heat exchanger, gaskets, pipes, mounts, repainted, welded exhaust manifold, welded exhaust elbow Alternator was rebuilt and is like new Rebuilt engine mount stringers Improved engine room, new paint and sound insulation Rebuilt engine gauge panel - brand new water temp and fuel gauges New boot stripe Bottom paint touch up New Flojet water pump New Rule 2000 bilge pump New Ultra Safety Systems float switch New Whale Gusher manual bilge pump For sale separately: Newport Vessels 96 inflatable PVC dinghy with Nissan 1998 two-stroke 8hp outboard motor

Specs

Designers
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Builders
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Associations
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# Built
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Hull
Monohull
Keel
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Rudder
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Construction
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Dimensions

Length Overall
35 0 / 10.7 m
Waterline Length
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Beam
11 4 / 3.5 m
Draft
5 6 / 1.7 m
Displacement
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Ballast
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Rig and Sails

Type
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Reported Sail Area
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Total Sail Area
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Mainsail
Sail Area
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P
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E
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Air Draft
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Foresail
Sail Area
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I
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J
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Forestay Length
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Auxilary Power

Make
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Model
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HP
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Fuel Type
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Fuel Capacity
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Engine Hours
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Accomodations

Water Capacity
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Holding Tank Capacity
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Headroom
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Cabins
2

Calculations

Hull Speed
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Hull Speed

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.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

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

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Classic formula: ?
Sail Area/Displacement
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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.

Formula

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.
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<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
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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.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
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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.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
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<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
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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.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
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<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
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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.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
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<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

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