1986 Baba

Length

35

Year

1986

Fuel type

Diesel

Location

Beaufort, NC

Summary

Your Day on the Water just got better!

1986 Baba 35 Cutter – Classic Robert Perry Bluewater Cruiser

Disclosure: The bowsprit and mast step require rebuilding or replacement. The mast is currently out of the boat. Sold as is with these issues disclosed.

Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1986 Baba 35, a proven bluewater cruiser designed by the legendary Robert Perry and built to last by Ta Shing Yacht Building Co. in Taiwan. Known for their hand-laid fiberglass hulls, exquisite teak joinery, and seaworthy cutter rigs, Baba 35s are sought after for long-distance cruising and traditional yacht aesthetics. With elegant lines, a full keel, and a reputation for handling offshore conditions with grace and safety, this boat is a rare find for serious sailors.

This particular Baba 35 has been lovingly upgraded and meticulously maintained, especially over the past few years, with a long list of modern improvements that preserve its timeless charm while enhancing reliability, comfort, and self-sufficiency.

Specifications

Basic Info

Year: 1986

Make: Ta Shing

Model: Baba 35

Class: Cruiser/Cutter

Length: 35

Fuel Type: Diesel

Contact Information

Please contact Beaufort Yacht Sales at 252-728-3155

Notable Features & Upgrades:Summer 2024
- New AC
- New Diesel Heater
- New Composting Toilet
- Replaced all cabin lights with LED bulbs
- Many portholes re-glazed
- Boat hauled, cleaned, and new sacrificial blocks installed, new barrier coat
2021
- New Garmin chart plotter for modern navigation
- Three new West Marine AGM 31 105Ah batteries
- Renogy 100-watt solar panel with MPPT charge controller for off-grid power
- New Moen faucet, 7-amp galley water pump
- New carbon monoxide detector and new navigation light lenses
- Custom canvas hatch and butterfly window covers
- Teak decks professionally refurbished by Smitty’s Marine Woodworking
- New gray-tinted laminate glass in all hatches, and solid polycarbonate companionway glass
2022
- Epoxy barrier coat, fresh bottom paint, and hull stripe repaint
- New Weathermax 80 mainsail cover
- Reconverted to her original full cutter rig
2023
- Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot with new gear belt
- New injectors (4) for Universal 5432 diesel
Additional Upgrades
- Sump pump and strainer
- Propane regulator and hose
- Force 10 stove gas valve
- Forespar telescoping whisker pole
The Baba 35 boasts robust construction, a deep cockpit, well-protected companionway, and a warm, handcrafted teak interior with a traditional layout perfect for extended cruising. With her cutter rig reinstated and systems upgraded, she’s ready for her next bluewater adventure or weekend getaway.

Whether you’re a serious cruiser or a lover of classic yacht design, this vessel offers the perfect balance of old-world craftsmanship and modern dependability.

Contact for details, viewing, or a complete equipment list. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly capable and respected offshore sailing yacht.

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.