Colvic Liberator 35 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a Colvic Liberator 35 on the brokerage market means weighing a late-1970s Dubois masthead sloop whose fibreglass hull and lead fin keel have aged under varied ownership. Because the design was also completed at yards other than Colvic Craft, no two used examples present identically, and the savvy buyer keys on build origin and individual condition rather than assumed factory uniformity.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Liberator 35 carries a beam of 11.25 feet on a 35-foot hull, a proportion that yields more interior room than most similar designs of the period. Tankage on the used fleet runs to about 80 gallons of fresh water and 49 gallons of diesel, so cruising range is respectable without aftermarket tanks. Below-deck arrangement specifics are not standardized in the record, so each viewing is its own survey.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one engine fit noted in the design data is the Volvo Penta 2003 T diesel at 43 hp, which a buyer should confirm is present and serviced. Beyond that, the used fleet's gear should be judged at the helm and in the cabin rather than assumed from a checklist.
What to Inspect
The central buyer caution is build provenance: the Liberator 35 was finished at yards beyond Colvic Craft PLC, so inspect the hull-to-deck joint, laminate finish, and internal structure for signs of non-standard work anchor. Look for uneven gelcoat, inconsistent tabbing, or fastening patterns that differ from a single production line. Confirm the lead fin keel's attachment and the 5.4–5.7 foot draft behavior under load, and check the 14 mm sheet runs (jib, genoa, mainsheet, spinnaker) for chafe at 35, 88, and 77 foot lengths respectively. Verify the Volvo Penta 2003 T installation and the 49-gallon fuel and 80-gallon water tanks for past repairs.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Liberator 35 turns up in the Netherlands. Before committing, run this short check:
- Confirm where the hull was finished and compare to Colvic practice
- Inspect keel bolting and fin alignment
- Test all sheet runs for wear at full extent
- Verify engine model and service history
- Sound the water and fuel tanks for prior repairs
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Colvic Liberator 35. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $29,015 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $29,015 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Colvic Liberator 35 listings appear across 1 country. Netherlands has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $29,015 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ericson 35-3 | 35.5' | $ 20,900 | 22 | 8 |
| J-Boats J/35 | 35.5' | $ 25,162 | 22 | 5 |
| Baltic 35 | 34.83' | $ 67,290 | 3 | 0 |
| Colvic Liberator 35You are here | — | $ 29,015 | 1 | 1 |