35' Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35 Ketch (1976) - FAR NIENTE

The Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35 is for those who love the sea and appreciate their vessels even more. The name “Rasmus” is the God of Winds in Germany. The design of the Rasmus 35 was in many ways ahead of its time. It was the first sailing yacht in the world with a windscreen. This made her center cockpit very well protected. It also makes the Rasmus exceptionally well suited for sailing in the Great Lakes, North Channel and beyond. She has a history of three caring owner’s, fresh water only. It is apparent she has been maintained with great respect and professional pride. “Far Niente” is hull #543 designed by Sweden’s Olle Enderlein. Designed to sail the North Atlantic and boasting an inch and a half of hand laid fiberglass in her hull she is a true blue water boat. According to Frank Irish, Christoph Rassy accompanied the delivery of several Rasmus 35s to the Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs, Michigan in the 1970s. Initially Rassy wanted to ensure that the business partnership was a good one, but Frank said he returned several more times over the years because, “Mrs. Irish makes the best cherry pie in the world.” The skilled professionals at Irish Boat Shop have kept up the maintenance and storage of this boat since new.

For many more photos see my Irish Boat Shop Listing:
https://www.irishboatshop.com/boats/preowned-boat-sales.html?id=9784248

The Original Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus Brochure can be found online:
https://www.hallberg-rassy.com/fileadmin/data/resources/brochures/HR35RasmusEng.pdf

Boat Details:

Forward Cabin:
Sofa Seating with Newer Custom Cushions
Salon Settee Table
Carpet Flooring
Lockers Above Sofas for Storage
Curtains for Side Portlights
Three (3) Opening Portlights in Saloon/Galley
Opening Portlights and Opening Deck Hatch in Forward Cabin
Vanity with Electric Switch Panel
Cabinet Storage with Wooden Countertops
Ice Box Well with Cover
Deep Single Basin Stainless Steel Sink
UPO Two (2) Burner Stove/Oven with Cover (LPG)
Navigation Table with Storage
Hanging Locker Storage
Enclosed Head with Hand Held Shower, Sink, Mirrored Vanity, Storage and Porthole
Forward Berth with Removable Center Cushion and Storage Below

Aft Cabin:
Opening Porthole
Hanging Storage Locker
Additional Storage under seat/bunks

Hull and Deck:
Stainless Bow Pulpit and Stern Pulpit
Ten (10) 1″ Diameter Stainless Steel Stanchions 24″ High
Double Wire Lifelines
Six (6) Stainless Steel Cleats
Four (4) Chocks
Four (4) Cockpit Drains
Wood Toe Rail and Handrails
Wood Cockpit Seating with Storage
Teak Cockpit Floor
Wood 3-Piece Companionway Door (Forward and Aft)
Sliding Companionway Hatch
Binnacle Compass
Wooden Steering Wheel with Canvas Cover
Chain Locker (Forward)
Two (2) Overhead Deck Hatches in Main Cabin
Two (2) Large Fixed Port Lights in Main Cabin
Four (4) Smaller Port Lights in Main Cabin (2 Opening)
Glass Windshield/Dodger with Aluminum Frame and Canvas Bimini
Deck Vents
Newer Wooden Bow Pulpit with Wire Bob Stays

Sails and Sailing Equipment:
Ketch Rigged
Spinnaker with Pole
Drifter – Light Air Spinnaker/Genoa
Main – Full Batten (9 years old)
Newer Mizzen- Full Batten (9 years old)
150% Furler
180%
120%
Storm Jib
Older Main and Mizzen sails (serviceable)
Newer Lazy Jacks
Lewmar Winches – Two (2) #40 and Two (2) Mast Mounted

Electronics and Mechanical:
Raymarine Touch Screen Chart Plotter/GPS
Raymarine Radar (Radome Antenna Mounted on Mizzenmast)
Raymarine Hydraulic Auto Pilot
Dinghy Davits Plus Lifting System
Signet Wind Speed Indicator
Signet Analog Wind Point Insturment
Signet Depth Sounder
Sumlog Speedometer
Poly-Planar Waterproof Marine Audio System
Icom VHF Radio
West Marine MP3/CD Player
110V AC Power
12V DC Power
Original Breaker Panel with Newer AC Wiring
Navigation Lights, Deck and Mast Lights
Power Windlass Anchor System Controllable from Bow or Cockpit
100 Feet of Chain, 200 Feet of Line for CQR Anchor (safe and simple)
Deck and Anchor Wash Down System
Cockpit Hot Water Shower
Newer 6 Gallon Hot Water Tank
Newer 38 Gallon Holding Tank

Recent Improvements:

Replaced Cockpit Seat Lids
Recent Sanding and Finish to Varnished Brightwork and Oiled Teak
New Fuel Lines and New Fuel Tank Screens.