Design and Construction
Rosättra Båtvarv built the Linjett 35 in hand-laid sandwich laminate with balsa as the core material in both hull and deck, while the keel attachment area is a solid 25 mm single laminate backed by internal floors, and the lead ballast of 2,250 kg is fixed with eight acid-resistant stainless bolts. The fin keel and internally mounted spade rudder give her a 1.73 m draft, and the negative transom shape was followed in 1997 by an integrated stern swim platform and a two-spreader rig. A teak deck sits over the fiberglass, and the warm, classic teak interior with custom inlay work reflects a deliberate finish standard rather than a bare production interior.
Rig and Handling
The boat carries a 7/8 fractional rig on a through-deck mast, with a mainsail of 33.5 m² and a genoa of 35.5 m²; a self-tacking jib of 20 m² and an 85 m² spinnaker round out the standard sail plan. Wheel steering and the manageable sail areas make her approachable in tight archipelago waters, and the SRS rating of 0.98 (0.956 without downwind sails) places her fairly among similar cruiser-racers. A 1997 update brought the two-spreader rig and integrated stern platform, refining an already capable package.
Accommodations
Below, the Linjett 35 offers six berths within a varnished mahogany interior standing 1.88 m tall. To port of the companionway is an L-shaped forward-facing galley with twin sinks, and aft of it a double-berth aft cabin. To starboard sits a head with hanging locker, forward of which is a dedicated navigation station. The saloon has two settee berths, the port one slightly L-shaped, while the forepeak — closed off by a door — holds two berths, the starboard one shortened to allow a locker. The layout separates sleeping, cooking, and navigation functions without wasted passageway.
Equipment and Propulsion
Propulsion comes from a Volvo Penta VP 2030 or Yanmar 3GM, each around 28 hp on a saildrive, with a documented example fitting a 27 hp Yanmar 3GM30 with saildrive and a two-blade folding prop. Fuel capacity is 100 liters and water 180 liters. A sail wardrobe from UK Syversen is noted on some boats, including a gennaker with snuffer and a Stack Pack mainsail cover, supporting easy downwind handling and tidy mainsail stowage.
Ownership Notes
One documented example had only two owners from new, suggesting the model has attracted keepers rather than frequent flippers. The combination of solid construction and a refined interior defines the platform.
The Verdict
The Linjett 35 is a thoughtfully built Scandinavian cruiser that balances offshore stability with inshore ease. Her balsa-cored construction, lead fin keel, and spade rudder are executed with care at the keel joint, and the interior is both practical and finely finished. She is a capable, if not radical, design that rewards owners who value order and seaworthiness.
Pros
- Hand-laid balsa sandwich hull and deck with reinforced keel attachment
- Lead fin keel secured by eight stainless bolts with internal floors
- Six-berth layout with separated galley, head, and nav station
- Easy handling via wheel steering and self-tacking jib option
Cons
- Teak deck demands ongoing maintenance
- Draft of 1.73 m limits very shallow anchoring
