SNOWBIRD | 1980 Niagara 35 MkI Sloop

Kingston, ON, CA

About

The Niagara 35, designed by Mark Ellis, enjoyed a production run that spanned three decades from 1978 to 1995. The boat has earned an enviable reputation as a superb, live-aboard cruiser with numerous long voyages to the design's credit. Nearly 300 Niagara 35 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.

SNOWBIRD is a cruising boat that has been very well maintained and has had numerous upgrades. She is well set up for single or shorthanded 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 the appeal of this Niagara 35.

Down below, Hinterhoeller's trademark teak joinery creates a warm, inviting interior along with her newer upholstery. Four large opening hatches, 6 opening portlights plus Dorade vents give good ventilation. She has excellent storage, including a modified forepeak that was turned into a v-berth for sleeping. SNOWBIRD has a number of amenities for comfortable long distance cruising.

With her classic profile accented by her dodger, bimini and mainsail cover, SNOWBIRD is a most attractive boat.

Specifications

Length: 35ft
Builder: Hinterhoeller Yachts (CAN)
Beam: 11' 5"
Draft: 5' 2"
Year: 1980
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
Cabin Head room measure: 6' 3"
Beam Measure: 11' 5"

ENGINE(S)

Total Power: 30
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 2007
Engine Model: 3YM30 with SD20 drive
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 1600
Engine Power: 30 hp

TANKS

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

Accommodations

Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1

General Equipment

Anchor 1: 35 lb. CQR
Anchor 2: 20 lb. Bruce
Anchor Chain: 100 ft.
Anchor Rode: 150 ft.
Anchor Windlass: Lewmar V2 Capstan Electric new in 2015
Batteries: 5 AGM batteries
Battery Charger: Heart Interface
Battery Parallel Switch
Battery Switch
Bilge Blowers: 1
Bilge Pumps: 1 Manual
Bilge Pumps: 1 Electric
Alternator Info: 80 amp Yanmar
Boarding Ladder with extra step and teak plates
Bow Rail
Bow Roller
Cabin Curtains
Clock and Barometer
Cockpit Table
Davits: Atkin & Hoyle 1200
Dinghy: 8ft Quicksilver inflatable new 2024
Dinghy Motor: Mercury 3.5hp (available at an extra cost)
Fenders: 7
Head: Natures Head Composting Toilet new 2020
Heater: Built In Espar Diesel – needs servicing
Hot Water Heater: Excel on demand propane heater
Pressured Water
Propeller: Kiwi 3-bladed feathering prop
Screens on Hatches and Ports
Salon: main cabin cushions reupholstered in 2014
Shore Power Inlets: 1
Shore Power Amps: 30
Shore Power Cord Length: 50 ft
Shower: In Head
Spare Prop
Storage Cradle
Survey: Pre-Sale Survey June 2022
Teak and Holly Cabin Sole

Galley

BBQ
Refrigerator with Freezer: 12v Nova Kool with extra insulation added
Stove with Oven: Force 10 3-burner

Safety Equipment

Boat Hook
Fire Extinguishers: 2
Fume Detector
Horn manual
Life Ring
Life Jackets: 4
Radar Reflector
Searchlight: Handheld

Electronics

Auto Pilot: Autohelm 4000
Chart-Plotter: Lowrance Hook-9 new in 2016
Compass: Ritchie rebuilt 2019
Depth Sounder: B&G
Knot Meter: B&G not working
Radar: Raytheon R10X – operational but dome not installed
AM/FM/CD Stereo
VHF: Standard Horizon new in 2016
VHF: Handheld Standard Horizon
Xantrex Battery Monitor
SunPower solar panel for Dodger: new in 2021
Samlex Solar EVO-RC remote control new 2023
Renology 40A 12v/24v MPPT solar charge controller – new 2023
Inverter: Samlex 4000 inverter/charger new 2023
Electrical panels re-wired in 2007

Canvas Info

Colour: Blue
Dodger and Bimini Sunbrella: new in 2009
Cockpit Enclosure with Screens
Companionway screen insert
Awning Sunbrella
Mainsail Cover
Cockpit Cushions Closed Cell Foam

Sails and Rigging

Keel Type: Fin
Rig: Sloop
Spar Material: Aluminum
Rigging: SS wire replaced in 2006
Lifelines replaced in 2006
Mainsail: Leitch McBride Full batten loose footed all lines leading aft
Traveler with Garhauer blocks
Lazy Jacks
Headsail : Leitch McBride 135%
Headsail 2: Leitch McBride Staysail
Headsail 3: North Sail 150%
Roller Furling: Profurl
Storm Jib: Storer Sails
Older mainsail
North Sail Gennaker with sock
Running Backstays
Removable inner forestay with reinforced deck plate
Topping Lift
Emergency Tiller
Propellor Kiwiprop feathering 3-blade
Spreader Lights
Winches Standard : 2 Lewmar on mast
Winches Self-Tailing: 2 x Anderson 48 primaries and 2 x Anderson 26 Secondaries
Winch Handles: 3
Wheel Steering Edison Pedestal

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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SNOWBIRD | Niagara 35 MkI Sloop 35ft

CAD$ 48,500

Kingston, ON, CA

Grant and Pat Bowlby

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

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