The search results provide a good amount of information. I can confirm:
- Designer: Sparkman & Stephens (design #2166)
- Builder: Northstar Yachts, later Hughes Boat Works (as Hughes 35), and Aura A35, and SHE 36 (by South Hants Engineering).
- Production start year: 1974 or 1975. Wikipedia says 1977 for Hughes 35. The states 1974. I will use the's 1974 for North Star 1500/35, and mention its later rebranding in 1977.
- Purpose: Cruiser-racer, built for serious cruising, offering stability.
- Variations: Shoal draft and tall rig versions mentioned in the, confirmed by a general understanding of boat production. Two different interior layouts are also mentioned for the Hughes 35.
- Sailing characteristics: Described as stable, with good interior space and standing headroom. Owners praise solid construction and comfortable motion.
- Interior: Two layouts mentioned, good standing headroom (6.33ft from, confirmed by search). Some mention of wood flooring and specific equipment like a Dickenson diesel fireplace, oven, stove.
- Owner perspectives: Generally positive about solid construction, comfortable motion, good space. Common issues are typical for older boats, like needing re-bedding for deck fittings (in general for older Hughes boats). One owner describes the Hughes 35 as an offshore boat.
Now I can proceed with generating the article based on these findings and the provided context.
Calculations from initial thought block:
- SA/D Ratio (Standard): 16.23
- SA/D Ratio (Tall Rig): 17.63
- Ballast/Disp Ratio: 0.489 (~49%)
- Disp/LWL Ratio (Standard): 280.49
- Disp/LWL Ratio (Shoal Draft): 353.05
These ratios suggest a moderately heavy, stable cruiser-racer. The Ballast/Disp ratio is quite high, indicating good stiffness. The D/L ratio for the standard version is on the heavier side of moderate, suggesting a capable cruiser. The tall rig SA/D ratio nudges it more towards light-air performance.
I have enough information to generate the article.
Final check on constraints:
- Do Not List Raw Data: Yes, I will interpret the ratios and weave in specs.
- Grounding is Key: Yes, information comes from, builder article, and search results with citations.
- No Images: Yes.
- Conciseness: Will aim for this.
- Use proper h2 headings: Yes.
- No h1: Yes.