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Peter Nicholls Yachtbuilders Ltd Huffler 35 motor sailing yacht

Shallow draft at around 3 ft which can extend to around 5ft with the dop keel. 
Self lowering mastfor inland cruising.


Solidly built of steel in 2014 to category A of the RCD  (EU Recreation Craft Directive, now known as the UK RCR) Category A is the highest rating for sea worthiness etc. Her STIX rating is 32 

Easily handled gaff rig that can be lowered  with care by hand using one of the mainsheet the winches. The original owners have used her in their retirement for extended periods to live aboard her and cruise the Caledonian Canal area and are selling her having enjoyed her immensely as family boat.
 
From the stern.

1.Lazarette with hatch to access hydraulic steering. Facility to fit dinghy davits if required.
 
2. Comfortable and protected self draining cockpit well with engine controls and tiller steering (wheel steering is belowin the s loon) .Genoa winches and and engine and bow thruster controls.
​3. Wheelhouse saloon with wheel steering position and second engine controls. Settee with fold away table Floor hatches give access below to  large battery bank  with 240 volt inverter , engine and tankage. Hobbit solid fuel stove in one corner(this is not the main heating)
4. Steps down to galley to starboard with domestic sized refrigerator and separate freezer to port, microwave oven above ,
Galley area with Wallas diesel hob and oven, stainless steel undermount sink and composite worktop with storage underneath and plate and cup racks set in above. There is no calor gas on the boat
5 Through to bathroom to port side with shower, electric flushing W.C (to holding tank or direct overboard) Extractor fan wash .basin
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6.Bow cabin with two  good sized berths and stow away pipe cuts above If required we could fashion a double berth alternative. Radiators below the berths, storage under them
7 The rear if the wheelhouse  leads to domestic sized washing machine and stern cabin with two single berths. Second electric W,C flushing to holding tank or directly overboard
​8, Throughout the boat there is ample storage by way of  hanging lockers, drawers under berths
and cupboards, fixed ventilation, attractive upholstery fabric. Flooring in plywood covered in carpet or vynil with lift up hatches for maintenance of items underneath.
 
9. Hurricane diesel fired central heating boiler running radiators and calorifier for hot water (the engine also does this too)
 
10. Diesel in twin tanks approx totalling  670 litres, water twin tanks approx. totalling 680 litres
Black water 220 litres approx.. All with contents gauges
 
12 Hatch in bow down to stowage, 50 metre anchor chain for Lofrans deck  anchor winch
Lewmar 185TT hydraulic  bowthruster with dedicated batteries in the forepeak and dual station control
 
13. Side deck stanchions in stainless steel with wires and stern pushpit.
 
14. Engine Beta 75  with twin alternators, Hurricane hydraulic drive with 2.6 /1 reduction  to 40mm stainless steel shaft and 21”x9” propellor. Large battery  bank of 6 rated at 330 amp  hours at 24 volts . These run the domestic electrics and the Victron 3 kw inverter charger for the washing machine, fridge and freezer Plus 2x12 volt engine start batteries rated at 220 amp hours .  230 volt shore power socket and shore power lead  with Victron isolating transformer.

15. Well balanced rig with self lowering mast, gaff gig with self reefing genoa. and (third) selftacking staysail. Canister liferaft stowed in stainless steel cradle on coachroof. Electric anschor winch

The Huffler 35 is well proven for lengthy live aboard cruising in comfort .The self lowering mast allows her to cruise inland as well as take to the sea with her top RCR "A" categorisition. Shallow waters and anchorages, some that dry out are accessible

She will be back at our works very soon for us to inspect and attend to any issues , ready for the new owner to enjoy her.

The price is very good and she is a huge saving an a new Huffler 35 and has a host of items that are extras to the price of a new boat.

We will be happy to introduce the new owners to how she sails and how everything works







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  • Home
  • Range of Steel Boats
    • The Huffler 35/40
    • The Huffler 42/48/56
    • FCN Steel Seagoing Barge
    • The Renegade Round Bilge
    • Wheelchair Friendly Family Boats
    • Europa Barge
    • Thames Barge
    • Inspection Launch
    • Corsair 37
    • Leopard 32
  • Electric Boats
  • BOATS FOR SALE
    • 65 ft FCN Sea Going Barge
    • Huffler 35 for sale
    • FCN seagoing motor barge
    • The Renegade 37
    • Electric Boats
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us