Southern Cross 35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Thomas Gillmer·1978·~95 hulls·C. E. Ryder
Southern Cross 35 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
35.25' · 10.74 m
Displ.
17,700 lbs · 8,029 kg
First year
1978

The Southern Cross 35 represents the pinnacle of the "heavy cruiser" ethos that dominated the American offshore sailing scene in the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Thomas Gillmer—renowned for his work on the Allied Seawind and the Southern Cross 31—the 35 was a departure from its doubleended smaller siblings, featuring a traditional transom with a slight tumblehome. Built by C.E. Ryder in Bristol, Rhode Island, the vessel was marketed to sailors who prioritized structural integrity and seakindliness over lightair speed. Unlike many of its contemporaries that were built to a price point, the Southern Cross 35 was constructed to a standard, often utilizing highend materials like Airex foam coring in the hull (above the waterline) and handlaid fiberglass, a method frequently detailed in archives of the Sea Sprite Association, which serves as a technical repository for many C.E. Ryder builds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,500
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+21.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Southern Cross 35 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 40,50021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pacific Seacraft 3737'$ 135,0004818
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Tradewind 3535.01'$ 60,5852010
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,327128
Hinterhoeller Niagara 3535'$ 25,000125
Island Packet 3535.33'$ 77,150128
Southern Cross 3939'$ 79,900113
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Westwind Wind 3535.07'$ 32,578114
Southern Cross 35You are here$ 40,50021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Southern Cross 35 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Southern Cross 35 over the past 12 months is $40,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Southern Cross 35 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Southern Cross 35 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Southern Cross 35 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Southern Cross 35 has increased by 21.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Southern Cross 35 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Southern Cross 35 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Southern Cross 35?+
Comparable models include Pacific Seacraft 37, Dufour 35, Tradewind 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.