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1985 Baba 35

Bayfield, Wisconsin

$75,000

The Baba 35 built by Ta-Shing Yacht Yard and designed by Robert H. Perry is a highly regarded bluewater cruiser. This full keel, doubler ender that's cutter rigged and of robust construction will take you far in comfort and security. Shire has been well cared for and has only been used here seasonally on the fresh clear waters of Lake Superior. Let your wanderlust and Shire take you there. 

Disclaimer

Navy Point Marine Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Superior Yachts.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Shire
Make: Baba
Model: 35
Year: 1985
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: TSQ35118F585
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Full Keel

Dimensions

Length: 35 ft / 10.67 m
Length Overall: 34'10 ft / 10.62 m
Waterline Length: 29'7 ft / 9.02 m
Beam: 11'2 ft / 3.40 m
Max Draft: 5'6 ft / 1.68 m
Min Draft: 5.5 ft
Displacement: 21,140 lb
Cabin Headroom: 6'6 ft / 1.98 m
Ballast: 8,000 lb
Electrical Circuit: 110 V

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Universal
  • Model: M40
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 32hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Year: 1985
  • Engine Hours: 260
  • Engine Location: Center
Displacement Type: Dry Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 100 gal

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Cruisers

Additional Details & Equipment
  • Exterior teak decks and trim are in well cared for condition. 
  • Universal M40 diesel with remanufactured Kubota engine block R&Rin 2020 with only 260 hrs. on it (as of 7/15/24)
  • Transmission replaced in 2020
  • Starter motor replaced in 2020 
  • VARIPROP 3 Blade feathering propeller
  • Electric anchor windlass
  • 3 Anchors on board including: Vulcan 44lb on bow roller plus a Fortress, & Delta anchor 
  • Dodger, Bimini & Joiner Canvas, navy blue
  • Teak handrail covers, navy blue
  • Teak Cockpit Table, navy blue
  • Helm Cover, navy blue
  • Ship Shape Custom Fitted Winter Cover
  • Steel Storage Cradle (2003)
  • 5 Docklines & 4 Fenders
  • 3 Group 31 AGM house Batteries (new 2023)
  • 1 Group 31 AGM starting battery (new 2024)
  • Xantrex 20 Amp battery charger with battery monitor
  • Kenwood KDC-BT558U CD player, AM/FM radio, Sirius XM ready, Bluetooth, Ipod, Aux, jack
  • Very well insulated top load Icebox
  • Hot & cold Pressure Water System 
  • 6 gal. water heater with120V elec. heating element + engine hot water loop.
  • 12 Bronze opening ports w-screens
  • Custom teak and holly salon table extension
Accommodations

As you descend the companionway you will find a u-shaped galley very well suited for use and food prep while at sea. Shire has sleeping accommodations for up to six adults. A large quarter berth is to starboard, advancing into the salon is a port settee that also serves as a single berth and to starboard is the L-shaped salon seating with dinette that can either be used as a single berth or by lowering the table as a double berth. Moving forward you will find to starboard the enclosed "wet" head and then the private stateroom with a spacious double v-berth. Shire has a large amount of storage in numerous compartments, hanging lockers, and drawers.   

Sails & Sail Handling
  • Cutter Rig
  • UK Mainsail with partial battens and two reef points (6 years old)
  • UK Yankee Jib with high cut clew
  • UK Staysail (6 years old)
  • 2 Lewmar #43 Self-Tailing Jib Sheet Winches
  • 2 Lewmar non-self-tailing winch on cabin top beside companionway
  • 1 Lewmar self-tailing winch on cabin top beside companionway
  • 1 Lewmar winch on boom
  • 1 lewmar winch on starboard side of the mast
  • Harken headsail furler for the yankee Jib (new)
  • ProFurl furler for staysail 
  • 4 Halyards
  • Backstay adjuster
Electronics
  • Garmin GPSmap 743 chartplotter at helm
  • Datamarine Corinthian Knotmeter
  • Datamarine Corinthian Depthmeter
  • Datamarine Corinthian Windpoint/Windspeed
  • Raymarine R320   chartplotter at nav station 
  • Raymarine 4000 Autohelm Wheelpilot
  • Furuno radar on stern mounted pole and display on swing arm 
  • Icom IC-520A VHF radio with digital selective calling 
  • RAM Mic VHF radio by helm
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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