HEAVEN'S DOOR | 1981 Niagara 35 MkI Sloop

Kingston, ON, CA

About

The Niagara 35, designed by Mark Ellis, enjoyed a production run that spanned three decades (1978 to 1995). The boat has earned an enviable reputation as a superb, live-aboard cruiser with numerous long voyages to the designs credit. Nearly 300 Niagara 35's were built by George Hinterhoeller (the one time president of C&C, and builder of the Nonsuch boats) in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Though not of a conventional design layout, the Niagara 35 Mk1 was designed to be a very capable cruising vessel. Hinterhoeller's attention to detail and solid, quality construction were well above average and Hinterhoeller-built boats have always enjoyed strong resale values.

HEAVEN'S DOOR is a fresh-water boat that has been very well maintained and has had numerous upgrades. She is well set up for single or short handed sailing. Wide side decks, a stout rig, secure cockpit, serious anchoring and docking hardware and a host of other well-thought out details contribute to this Niagara 35's appeal.

Down below, Hinterhoeller's trademark teak joinery creates a warm, inviting interior. Four large opening hatches and ports plus Dorade vents give good ventilation and excellent storage, including the forepeak. HEAVEN'S DOOR has a number of amenities for comfortable cruising.

With her classic profile accented by a green dodger, bimini and mainsail cover, HEAVEN'S DOOR is a most attractive boat.

Specifications

Length: 35ft
Builder: Hinterhoeller Yachts (CAN)
Beam: 11' 5"
Draft: 5' 2"
Year: 1981
Displacement: 14000 lbs
Hull: Fiberglass
Speed: 7.5
Status: Active

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SPECS

Builder: Hinterhoeller Yachts (CAN)
Designer: Mark Ellis
Keel: Fin Keel

MEASUREMENTS

Length Overall: 35 ft
Length Waterline: 26.67 ft
Max Draft: 5' 2"
Displacement: 14000 lb
Ballast Weight Measure: 5500 lb
Beam Measure: 11' 5"

ENGINE(S)

Total Power: 33
Engine Brand: Westerbeke
Year Built: 1981
Engine Model: V-Drive
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 33 hp

TANKS

Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (80 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (30 Gallons)

Accommodations

Number of cabins: 1
Number of heads: 1

General Equipment

Anchor: 35 lb. CQR
Anchor Chain: 150 ft. of chain
Anchor Windlass: Simpson Lawrence Manual Windlass
Batteries: 1 x 12v starter battery (new in 2024) and 4 x 6v house batteries (new in 2023)
Battery ChargerBattery Parallel Switch
Battery Selector Switch
Bilge Pumps: 1 Manual
Bilge Pumps: 1 Electric
Boarding Ladder
Bow Rail
Bow Roller: Double Anchor Holder
Cockpit Table
Storage Cradle
Davits: Reinforced stern rail with dinghy davits
Fenders: 4
Head: Manual
Hot Water Heater: Engine Loop
Pressured Water
Screens on Hatches and Ports
Shore Power Inlets: 1
Shore Power Amps: 30 amps
Shore Power Cord Length: 1 x 50 feet
Survey Year: 2021
Teak and Holly Cabin Sole
Teak seat on bow pulpit
Washdown Pump on Foredeck – new in 2024

Galley

12v Refrigeration
3-burner Hillerange propane Stove with Oven

Safety Equipment

Boat Hook
Carbon Monoxide Detector (battery-powered in galley)
Fire Extinguishers: 2
Life Ring
Life Jackets: 2
Man Overboard Sling

Electronics

Auto Pilot: Raymarine ST4000
Chart-Plotter: Standard Horizon 7 in NavPod on Binnacle
Compass on Pedestal
Depth Sounder: Raymarine ST60
Knot Meter: Raymarine ST60
Wind Speed Indicator: Raymarine ST60
AM/FM/CD Stereo with 4 speakers and USB iPod jack
VHF with DSC: Standard Horizon with RAM Mic at helm

Canvas Info

Colour: Green
Dodger
Extension Piece
Bimini
Cockpit Enclosure
Cockpit Cushions
Mainsail Cover
Helm Cover
Winter Cover (new in 2023)

Sails and Rigging

Keel Type: Fin
Rig: Sloop
Spar Material: Aluminum
Rigging: Navtec Rod Rigging
Main: Full Battened Main with 3 reef points and Jiffy Reefing
Headsail 1: 110% Jib Hank-On
Headsail 2: 135% Furling Genoa
Headsail 3: 150% Furling Genoa
Traveler: On coachroof
Roller Furling: Profurl
Removable inner forestay for working jib
Boom Vang: Garhauer Mechanical Vang
1.5 oz. symmetrical spinnaker with Snuffer
Topping Lift
Winches Standard: 2 x #21 Barient winches on the mast and 1 x Barient #18 on the coachroof
Winches Self-Tailing: 2 x #45 Barient ST Primaries
Winch Handles: 3
Whisker Pole
Emergency Tiller
Wheel Steering

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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HEAVEN'S DOOR | Niagara 35 MkI Sloop 35ft

CAD$ 42,900

Kingston, ON, CA

Grant and Pat Bowlby

Mobile:613-331-5944
grantandpat@harrisellis.com

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