The Hughes 35 stands as a quintessential example of the 1970s performance-cruiser evolution, bridging the gap between the era’s burgeoning IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing influence and the demand for robust, sea-kindly coastal voyagers. Designed by the prestigious firm Sparkman & Stephens (Design #2166), the hull was originally introduced as the Northstar 1500 during the period when Hughes Boat Works was owned by US Steel. Following Howard Hughes’s reacquisition of the company in 1977, the model was restyled and rebranded as the Hughes 35. Its pedigree is further evidenced by its international siblings; the design was produced in the United Kingdom by South Hants Engineering as the S.H.E. 36 and saw a variation released as the Coronado 36. This global footprint underscores a hull form prized for its balance of speed and predictability in offshore conditions.
Hughes 35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Hughes
- Model
- 35
- Builder
- Hughes Boat Works
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1977 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $17,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $15,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan 37 | 37.29' | $49,000 | 45 | 12 |
| Dufour 35 | 35.25' | $29,452 | 23 | 11 |
| Swanson 36 | 35.73' | $94,246 | 13 | 4 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $11,250 | 12 | 0 |
| Dufour Classic 35 | 35' | $51,835 | 11 | 2 |
| Carter 33 | 32.58' | $32,986 | 9 | 5 |
| Mirage Yachts 35 | 35.5' | $34,367 | 8 | 0 |
| Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 | 35' | $25,000 | 7 | 1 |
| Pearson 365 | 36.42' | $29,500 | 7 | 2 |
| Saga 35 | 36.5' | $90,112 | 4 | 0 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 35 | $16,000 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Hughes 35 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Hughes 35 over the past 12 months is $16,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Hughes 35 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Hughes 35 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Hughes 35?
- Comparable models include the Tartan 37, Dufour 35, Swanson 36. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.