Design and Construction
The Mania 35 is a monohull with a solid fiberglass hull and solid fiberglass deck. Overall length is 10,54 mt, waterline length is 7,31 mt, maximum beam is 3,08 mt, and displacement is 5500,00 kg.
A fixed keel provides lateral resistance, while the skeg-hung rudder gives the steering gear some protection. Together with the boat’s displacement and ballast configuration, these features suit a settled cruiser rather than a lightweight racer.
Rig, Engine, and Handling
The Mania 35 is sloop-rigged and carries 43,00 m² of sail area. Standard draft is 1,70 mt. That calls for attention in shallow anchorages but supports a balanced helm under sail.
Auxiliary power comes from a FARYMANN 25 cv diesel, suited to light-air motoring in a 35-foot cruiser. The protected, skeg-hung rudder is also a sensible choice for a boat intended for cruising rather than racing.
Accommodations
The standard layout has two cabins, one head, and five berths. It should suit a cruising family or two couples on a coastal passage without pretending to offer the capacity of a charter platform.
As a cabin cruiser designed specifically for cruising, the Mania 35 prioritizes sleeping space and an enclosed toilet over open-plan entertaining. Its 3,08 mt beam provides livable cabin floor space, while the 10,54 mt overall length keeps the boat manageable on a Mediterranean mooring.
The Verdict
The Mania 35 is a small-batch, purpose-driven cruiser from a brief but clearly defined production run. Designed by Cesare Sangermani and built in modest numbers by Nordcantieri, it will appeal most to buyers who value steadiness, simple systems, and a protected rudder more than pace or a large resale market.
Pros
- Solid fiberglass hull and skeg-hung rudder for cruising steadiness
- Purpose-built cruising layout with two cabins and five berths
- Modest, serviceable FARYMANN diesel suited to a 35-foot cruiser
Cons
- Only 70 built, so support and comparable sales data are thin
- Fixed 1,70 mt draft limits gunkholing range
