Design and Construction
Rosättra Båtvarv built the Linjett 35 with a hand-laid, balsa-cored hull and deck. At the keel attachment, the structure changes to a solid 25 mm single laminate reinforced by internal floors. The 2,250 kg lead ballast is secured with eight acid-resistant stainless-steel bolts.
A lead fin keel and internally mounted spade rudder give the boat a draft of 1.73 m. The original design had a negative transom; in 1997, an integrated stern swim platform and a two-spreader rig were introduced.
A teak deck covers the fiberglass structure. Below, the classic teak interior, with custom inlay work, reflects a deliberate standard of finish rather than the austerity of a bare production interior.
Rig and Handling
The Linjett 35 carries a 7/8 fractional rig on a through-deck mast. The sail plan includes a 33.5 m² mainsail and a 35.5 m² genoa, with a 20 m² self-tacking jib and an 85 m² spinnaker rounding out the standard sail plan.
Wheel steering and manageable sail areas make her approachable in confined archipelago waters. Her SRS rating is 0.98, or 0.956 without downwind sails, placing her fairly among similar cruiser-racers. The two-spreader rig and integrated stern platform added in 1997 refined an already capable package.
Accommodations
Below, the Linjett 35 provides six berths in a varnished mahogany interior with 1.88 m of standing headroom. An L-shaped, forward-facing galley with twin sinks sits to port of the companionway, with a double-berth aft cabin behind it. To starboard is the head and a hanging locker, with a dedicated navigation station farther forward.
The saloon has two settee berths; the port settee is slightly L-shaped. A door closes off the forepeak, which contains two more berths. The starboard berth is shortened to make room for a locker. The arrangement keeps the sleeping, cooking, and navigation areas distinct without wasting space on passageways.
Propulsion and Equipment
Engine options were a Volvo Penta VP 2030 or Yanmar 3GM, each producing around 28 hp and driving through a saildrive. One documented example had a 27 hp Yanmar 3GM30 with saildrive and a two-blade folding propeller.
Fuel capacity is 100 liters, while the water tank holds 180 liters. A sail wardrobe from UK Syversen is noted on some boats, including a gennaker with a snuffer and a Stack Pack mainsail cover. That equipment supports easier downwind handling and tidier mainsail stowage.
Ownership Notes
One documented example had only two owners from new, suggesting that the model has attracted keepers rather than frequent flippers. Solid construction and a refined interior define the overall platform.
The Verdict
The Linjett 35 is a thoughtfully built Scandinavian cruiser that balances offshore stability with easy handling in confined waters. Her balsa-cored construction, lead fin keel, and spade rudder are complemented by careful reinforcement around the keel joint. The interior is both practical and finely finished.
This is a capable rather than radical design, well suited to owners who value order and seaworthiness.
Pros
- Hand-laid, balsa-cored sandwich hull and deck, with a reinforced keel attachment
- Lead fin keel secured by eight stainless-steel bolts and supported by internal floors
- Six-berth layout with separate galley, head, and navigation station
- Easy handling through wheel steering and the self-tacking jib option
Cons
- The teak deck requires ongoing maintenance
- The 1.73 m draft limits access to very shallow anchorages
