Hull and Construction
Cantiere del Pardo built the 35 at Pardo Shipyard as a solid fiberglass hull and deck around an internal galvanized steel grid supporting keel, shrouds, and mast loads. Iron ballast of 3,968 pounds sits in a fin keel, with displacement near 12,125 pounds and a 32.7 percent ballast ratio grounding it as a cruising platform. The deep bow and fine entry aid seaworthy behavior; the modest stern avoids IOR-bloated transoms.
Rig and Handling
As a masthead sloop of 526 square feet, the 35 pairs a moderate rig with a hull tuned for passage speed. A 29.16-foot waterline and 7.24-knot hull speed suit offshore work. Classic Boat calls her a fast and seaworthy cruiser. The 11.55-foot beam and 5.9-foot draft, with a spade rudder, aid manageable handling.
Accommodations
Conceived as a fast cruiser, she carries 80 gallons water against 24 gallons diesel, favoring stays aboard over motoring. The Volvo Penta MD2003 of 28 horsepower is a modest auxiliary for harbor work. The 3.52-meter beam gives volume without betraying the fine-lined form.
The Verdict
Jézéquel's hull refuses rating compromises and remains elegant decades on; Cantiere del Pardo's construction is serviceable. A coherent fast, seaworthy cruiser untainted by IOR.
Pros
- Hull outside IOR logic, no racing compromise
- Fine lines, deep bow, modest stern, intelligent design
- Fast and seaworthy per Classic Boat
- Solid fiberglass with internal steel grid
Cons
- 24-gallon fuel limits auxiliary range
- Modest stern less aft volume
