1985 Niagara 35' (10.67 m) Encore
New Bern, North Carolina, United States
Halcyon
Price Reduced: Now $25,000 – Slip Paid Through the End of the Year. Navtec stainless rod rigging, new 2025 mainsail and 2026 genoa, keel-stepped mast, upgraded AGM battery bank (2024), Harken furling, and optimized sail controls for efficient offshore performance.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: ZHY35191G485
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Premium Navtec Stainless-Steel Rod Rigging |
| New Genoa & Mainsail (2025) |
| Preferred Encore Layout with Aft Galley & Quarter Berth |
| Classic Hinterhoeller Build Quality |
| Aristo Blue Awlgrip Hull |
| Date Listed: 11/15/2025 |
$ 25,000 USD
€ 21,865 Euros
$ 35,031 CAD
£ 18,586 GBP
Description
Price Reduced: Now $25,000 – Slip Paid Through the End of the Year
Mark Ellis Design • Built by George Hinterhoeller • Navtec Rod Rigging • New 2025 Sails • A Proven Bluewater Cruiser
Now offered after a significant price reduction, Halcyon presents an exceptional opportunity to own one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts ever built. Adding even greater value, her slip is prepaid through the end of the year, allowing her next owner immediate dockage and a seamless start to the cruising season.
Designed by Mark Ellis and built by the legendary George Hinterhoeller, the Niagara 35 Encore is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, balanced sailing characteristics, and proven offshore capability. Equally at home on coastal cruises or extended passages, she remains one of the most sought-after cruising yachts in her class.
Halcyon is a beautifully maintained example featuring the desirable Encore layout, with an aft galley and dedicated quarter berth that create a spacious, comfortable interior ideal for weekend cruising, liveaboard life, or offshore adventures.
Purpose-built for passagemaking, she combines a full-displacement hull, shoal-draft fin keel, and responsive spade rudder to deliver an outstanding balance of stability, comfort, and performance. Her efficient keel-stepped, single-spreader sloop rig is easily managed by a cruising couple while providing excellent sailing characteristics.
Extensively equipped for serious cruising, Halcyon features premium Navtec stainless-steel rod rigging, new 2025 mainsail and 2026 genoa, Harken roller furling, optimized sail controls, and an upgraded AGM battery bank (2024). The Navtec rod rigging is a particularly rare and valuable upgrade, offering superior strength, minimal stretch, and exceptional longevity while enhancing sail shape, performance, and offshore confidence.
With her new $25,000 price, prepaid slip through the end of the year, fresh sail inventory, Halcyon offers exceptional value and is ready to carry her next owners wherever the horizon leads.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: ZHY35191G485
LOA: 35' 1'' (10.69 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 11' 3''
Draft Max: 5' 4''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 5
Twin Berths: 1
V Berths: 1
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 45'
Fuel Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Fresh Water: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Holding Tank: 25 Gallons (94.64 Liters)
Displacement: 14000 lbs
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Westerbeke
- Engine Model: W27
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: V
- Power HP: 27.00
- Power KW: 20.13
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4100.00
Full Details
Accommodations & Layout
The Encore interior is classic Hinterhoeller craftsmanship—warm teak joinery, teak-and-holly sole, ample ventilation from screened hatches, and numerous opening ports. Sleeps up to five comfortably.
Forward Cabin
- Large V-berth with seating to starboard
- Abundant lockers & drawers
- Private entry to the head
Head
- Portside, aft of forward cabin
- Separate shower stall with storage
- Stainless-steel sink with hot/cold pressurized water
- Jabsco manual head with Y-valve to 25-gal holding tank or overboard (offshore)
- Secondary entry from the salon
Water System
- Two 40-gallon water tanks with 12V pressure pump
- In-line filtration
- On-demand Gasland propane water heater (2024)
Main Salon
- Opposing settees with storage above & below
- Centerline dining table with folding leaves
- Force 10 propane cabin heater
Galley (Aft to Port)
- Double stainless-steel sinks - NEW Faucet 2025
- Pressurized hot/cold water
- Instant hot-water heater
- Adler/Barbour 12V refrigeration w/ foot-pump drain
- Hillerange gimbal 3-burner propane stove & oven
- Cutting board
- Galleyware conveys
Navigation Station (Aft to Starboard)
- Forward-facing navigation desk
- Quarter berth aft
Upgrades & Maintenance
- Stainless-steel fuel tank (2015)
- Propane sensor (2018)
- Four Group 31 AGM house batteries (2024)
- Electric bilge pump & float switch (2018)
- On-demand Gasland propane water heater (2024)
- Mainsail cover (2019)
- Dodger (2019)
- Handrail & binnacle covers (2019)
Sails & Rigging
- Navtec stainless-steel rod rigging
- Keel-stepped anodized mast, single spreader
- NEW mainsail (Bacon Marine Sails — Fall 2025) with Lazy-Jack system
- 140% roller-furling Genoa
- Harken roller-furling
- Spare no.1 & no. 2 Genoa
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Spinnaker pole
- Barient winches:
- (2) #27 self-tailing primaries
- (2) secondary winches
- (2) cabin-top winches (one self-tailing)
- Forespar rope clutches (4)
- Lines led aft to cockpit
- Windex wind indicator
- Additional Genoa deck tracks to optimize sheeting angles.
Hull & Deck
- Aristo Blue Awlgrip hull
- Fiberglass sandwich deck
- Simpson Lawrence electric windlass
- 35 lb plow anchor
- 33 lb Lewmar claw anchor w/40' chain + 200' rode
- Raw-water washdown at bow
- Stainless anchor roller platform
- Stainless double bow & stern rails w/ double lifelines
- Edson pedestal steering
- Two propane tanks in a vented locker w/ solenoid
- Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump
- Teak cockpit grates
- Swim ladder w/ teak treads
Electrical
- 12V & 110V systems
- (4) Group 31 AGM house batteries - 2024
- Guest battery switch
- 50-amp alternator (engine-driven)
- Nova AC/DC breaker panel
- 30-amp shore-power with new cord (2019)
- Brass reading lights
- Xintex propane detector (2018)
- Johnson 2000 GPH bilge pump (pump & float switch new in 2019
Navigation & Electronics
- Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot (2012)
- Ritchie 5" compass
- Icom M-504 VHF (GPS-linked)
- Raytheon radar
- Datamarine Corinthian depth, speed, wind instruments
- Garmin 740 chartplotter (2012)
- Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with salon & cockpit speakers
Additional Equipment
- Fenders with covers
- Dock lines
- PFDs
- Lifesling
- Boat hook
- Swim ladder with teak steps
- Fire extinguishers
- Teak cockpit grates
- Portable RV air conditioner 120V (2024)
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Paige Livengood.
We look forward to working with you!
S&J Yachts
Morehead City North Carolina 28557 United States
Phone: 252-656-0906
Email: info@sjyachts.com
Website: https://sjyachts.com/
Paige Livengood
Broker
Morehead City North Carolina 28557 United States
Direct: 843-607-7778
Cell: 1-843-607-7778
Email: paige@sjyachts.com
Growing up in the heart of the Southern Outer Banks, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, Paige was practically born with a fishing rod in hand and a nautical compass in her heart.
She has fond memories of cruising the barrier islands often searching for the best clamming spots.
A seasoned angler, Paige has spent countless hours on the water, participating in numerous offshore fishing tournaments. Her passion for the sea extends beyond fishing, as she’s also an experienced sailor, having honed her skills from a young age.
Her intimate understanding of the maritime lifestyle, coupled with her keen eye for detail and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, makes her an invaluable asset to her clients.
Whether you’re seeking a luxurious yacht for a weekend getaway or a high-performance vessel for offshore adventures, Paige’s expertise will guide you through the process, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.