Scanmar 35 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for a Scanmar 35 means considering a fractional-sloop cruiser designed by Rolf Magnusson and built in Sweden in the early 1980s, with fewer than 200 afloat. She is a 35-foot fin-keel boat with a mahogany interior and a Volvo Penta saildrive, and the examples that turn up secondhand reflect both private and former-charter histories.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common configuration seen in brokerage inventory, though two-cabin versions also appear. Ex-charter boats are a frequent presence on the market, so buyers should expect some hulls with higher cycle counts and wear consistent with fleet use. The standard layout carries the marque's mahogany joinery and the 60-gallon water and 40-gallon diesel capacity documented for the design.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems commonly fitted include solar panels and an inverter, which together support autonomous anchoring without shore power. Navigation and self-steering usually feature a chartplotter and autopilot as standard brokerage equipment. Canvas and sail handling often show a bimini for cockpit shade. Beyond those, a buyer will often see diesel heating, a self-tacking jib, and a gennaker or asymmetric spinnaker among the sail inventory, with hot water, a dodger, and cockpit shower frequently present for comfort. Electric winches are also an often-seen upgrade rather than a rarity.
What to Inspect
The keel is iron, so any used example warrants close inspection for rust or coating failure at the hull-keel joint keel is iron. The transmission is a saildrive, and the rubber membrane and leg seals should be checked for age and leakage, since this drivetrain type demands disciplined upkeep. With a wetted surface near 344 square feet, bottom condition and any history of osmotic blistering deserve a surveyor's attention.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Scanmar 35 include Spain, the United States, and Germany. For a buyer, the practical checklist is: confirm keel-iron integrity, service the saildrive, verify solar and inverter function, and assess whether the layout is the common three-cabin or a two-cabin version. Inspect ex-charter hulls for accelerated wear, and confirm the genoa or asymmetric spinnaker inventory matches your sailing plans.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Scanmar 35. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $40,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $34,959 | -12.6% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $57,976 | +65.8% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $34,377 | -40.7% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $39,015 | +13.5% |
| May 26 | 2 | $40,912 | +4.9% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $34,600 | -15.4% |
| Aug 26 | 4 | $38,000 | +9.8% |
Where they're listed
Scanmar 35 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (46.2%), followed by Spain and countries.Chesapeake Bay.
Country view
13 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,300 | 6 | 4 | 46.2% |
| Spain | $37,873 | 5 | 0 | 38.5% |
| countries.Chesapeake Bay | $38,000 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Germany | $78,078 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
10 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortina 35 | 35.83' | $ 122,005 | 26 | 5 |
| Artekno H-35 | 35' | $ 11,611 | 26 | 4 |
| Nordship 35 | 34.45' | $ 138,668 | 15 | 2 |
| Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 | 35' | $ 25,000 | 14 | 4 |
| Scanmar 35You are here | — | $ 38,000 | 13 | 5 |
| Scanmar 33 | 33.17' | $ 35,146 | 11 | 4 |
| Granada 35 | 35.76' | $ 35,063 | 8 | 6 |
| Saga 35 | 36.5' | $ 89,000 | 7 | 4 |
| Helmsman 35 | 34.52' | $ 39,066 | 6 | 2 |
| Baltic 35 | 34.83' | $ 67,290 | 3 | 0 |