Classic Rogger 35

Rogger 35 – Heavy Displacement Motor Sailer | Dartmouth, UK

A superb example of the Dutch-built Rogger 35, this capable and charming motor sailer is ideally suited for extended offshore cruising or liveaboard life. Built in 1971 by Eista Werf in Holland to a Dick Lefeber design, she features a long keel, heavy displacement GRP hull, and a robust, double-ended profile. Lloyd’s UK Part 1 Registered, she offers excellent sea-keeping and stability, with a raised wheelhouse for dry, comfortable navigation in all conditions.

Under her current ownership, a significant refit programme has been carried out including a new engine, rigging, navigation electronics, interior upgrades, and bow thruster—making her a ready-to-go vessel for serious cruising.

Key Specifications

• Location: Dartmouth, UK

• Year: 1971

• LOA: 34'7" / 10.54m

• Beam: 11'4" / 3.45m

• Draft: 1.37m

• Keel: Long keel

• Cabins: 2

• Berths: 6

• Heads/Showers: 1 / 1

• Engine: Perkins Sabre M92B (83hp, ~80 hours)

• Fuel Capacity: 480L (2 x 240L steel tanks)

• Water Capacity: 100L (plus 25L emergency tank)

• Heating: Yes

Highlights & Recent Upgrades

• Perkins Sabre M92B with new drivetrain (~80 hrs)

• New standing and running rigging (2022)

• New bow thruster

• Upgraded electronics: Raymarine chartplotter, radar, and wind instruments

• New cooker, soft furnishings, windows, and hull valves

• Solar panels and modern battery management

• Albin Marine heads (2024)

• Designed for extended cruising or liveaboard with exceptional stowage

Accommodation

A bright and spacious interior layout provides:

• Forward cabin with twin berths, deck hatch, and stowage

• Heads with WC, shower, and pressurised hot/cold water

• Saloon with U-shaped dinette converting to a double berth

• Galley with Nelson gas cooker, sink, fridge, storage, and freshwater system

• Navigation station with chart table, instrumentation, and storage

• Wheelhouse with helm station, dual seating, and full controls

• Aft cabin with two 6’6” single berths, ample storage, and bilge access

Mechanical & Systems

• Perkins Sabre M92B (83hp), professionally serviced

• ZF gearbox, Aquadrive shaft, greased stern gland

• Bow thruster with dedicated battery

• Shore power system with RCD/MCBs

• Solar charging system for all battery banks

• 1500W/4000W inverter

• Pressurised hot/cold water system via calorifier and 230V immersion

Navigation & Electronics

• Raymarine C90W chartplotter with radar

• Raymarine TriData and wind instruments

• Samsung tablet chartplotter

• NAVTEX, stereo, clocks/barometers

• 3 x VHF radios (2 fixed DSC, 1 handheld)

• Autohelm 3000 autopilot

Rig & Sails

• Rig Type: Masthead Bermudan sloop

• Alloy mast in tabernacle for canal/lowering

• Standing rigging (2022), Terylene running rigging

• Behind-mast roller furling mainsail

• Furlex 2045 headsail furling system (2022)

• Sanders mainsail and genoa – both fair condition

• Winches: 2 halyard, 2 snubbing, 1 mainsail furling

Deck & Safety Gear

• Lofrans electric windlass, Lewmar Delta anchor

• Fortress kedge anchor with 48m rode

• Avon Redstart dinghy

• Stainless steel rails, Sampson post, canvas canopy

• 6x Crewsaver 150N auto lifejackets

• Fire extinguishers, CO/smoke/gas alarms

• Manual and automatic bilge pumps

• Lifebuoy, Life Sling, emergency tiller

• Full spares, tools, instruction manuals

A Capable, Characterful Cruiser

This Rogger 35 is a rare find—offering rugged construction, classic charm, and modern systems for independent, long-distance sailing or liveaboard comfort. With a long keel and proven seaworthiness, she is ideally suited to sailors seeking an honest, go-anywhere yacht with serious cruising potential.

Lying Dartmouth. Viewing by appointment.