Aragosa 35 Buyer's Guide
The Aragosa 35 is a steel cruiser designed by Edward Samuel Brewer and built by Aragosa Yachts from 1989, a 34-foot-9-inch masthead sloop with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder. On the used market she draws buyers who want a heavy, simply rigged coastal or offshore vessel rather than a lightly built racer, and the brokerage examples that surface are almost always found in Canadian waters.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat's 15,250-pound displacement and 11-foot-3-inch beam produce a volume-driven interior behind a solid steel hull, with 5,400 pounds of lead ballast in the fin keel and a load-dependent draft of 5.3 to 5.6 feet. The 378-liter fresh water tankage — 99 US gallons — is part of the original specification and speaks to the boat's cruising intent. Shoppers should expect the roomy, heavy-volume plan that the dimensions imply.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most Aragosa 35s on the Canadian used market are commonly fitted with heating and hot water, which suit the northern sailing season, along with a bimini and dodger for cockpit shelter. Self-steering and navigation kit is also commonly fitted: an autopilot, chartplotter, and life raft appear on the majority of boats offered. For a buyer, the presence of heating and a life raft signals a boat already equipped for extended cruising, while the canvas pair indicates a cockpit laid out for use in varied weather.
What to Inspect
The defining known fact about the Aragosa 35 is her steel hull and steel deck construction, which makes corrosion the central survey question. A buyer should have the hull and deck examined for rust, coating failure, and any prior repair, and confirm the integrity of the 355-square-foot wetted surface and the fin keel attachment. The 1,118-pound-per-inch immersion rate means load changes sit visibly, so check that tank levels and stored gear match the observed waterline.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is Canada, and they are not commonly found elsewhere. For a shopper, the practical checklist is straightforward: confirm the steel hull and deck are sound, verify the commonly fitted heating and safety equipment are present and serviced, and judge the draft and tankage against your cruising plan. The Aragosa 35 rewards the buyer who wants a heavy, proven Brewer cruiser and is prepared to keep a steel boat honest.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Aragosa 35. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 3 | $38,178 | — |
Where they're listed
Aragosa 35 listings appear across 1 country. Canada has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $45,589 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour 35 | 35.25' | $ 30,000 | 26 | 1 |
| Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 | 35' | $ 25,000 | 14 | 4 |
| Granada 35 | 35.76' | $ 35,069 | 8 | 6 |
| Saga 35 | 36.5' | $ 89,000 | 7 | 4 |
| Brewer 35You are here | — | $ 38,178 | 3 | 0 |