A couple of things. First when you ask if this boat would be suitable for a petite singlehander I'm assuming you're a female who want's to go cruising in which case think of a petite single hander who sailed a 34 footer around the world singlehanded, one Jessica Watson. And second if it's cruising you're after I don't think the Bounty 35 is the right type of boat for that and from what I've seen of ones for sale on the net I'm quite convinced. Now if someone is offering you one for a dolllar then that is a different story. And for the price range there are much better yachts to choose from in which to go cruising if that is your want.

Correct on both fronts KemoSabe.

I am a petite female (strength:weight ratio efficient, however, very aware of my limitations) AND I am being offered this boat for $1 or thereabouts .

Plus it WILL be a bash from where it is now to it's new home port.

So, I'm still confused.

Hi Artemis
Have not sail on Bounty 35 but sail a few month East Coast on Bounty 43.
Going to Lizard we have wind accessionally dropping to 35 knots , Bounty handles beautifully .
If the same applies to 35, we ask the local masters.

aus005 said..

here is one for sale
http://www.38southboatsales.com.au/bounty-35/

Lot of boat for the money! Not easy to to singlehand though with that layout. Self tailing primary winches would help but still a long way from the wheel to sail controls. Sailing short handed is not quite the same as solo. That genoa is going to take some winch effort!

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Just don't put a dodger on her !

Artemis said..

I hear some horror stories about Volvos and then others say they're okay?

They don't call Volvos "Green Death" for no reason and it is a sail drive as well. Volvo parts are notoriously expensive.

Popular opinion seems to indicate that the best thing Volvo make is a propeller shaft seal.

If you need assistance with delivery along the Qld coast, email me via the forum. Being yachtless at the moment I welcome the opportunity of a voyage. If I am otherwise busy at the time, I have friends here in Bundaberg, male and female, who may be able to assist.

The qualifier of course is, the yacht must be sound and seaworthy.

cisco said..

Artemis said..

I hear some horror stories about Volvos and then others say they're okay?

They don't call Volvos "Green Death" for no reason and it is a sail drive as well. Volvo parts are notoriously expensive.

Popular opinion seems to indicate that the best thing Volvo make is a propeller shaft seal.

If you need assistance with delivery along the Qld coast, email me via the forum. Being yachtless at the moment I welcome the opportunity of a voyage. If I am otherwise busy at the time, I have friends here in Bundaberg, male and female, who may be able to assist.

The qualifier of course is, the yacht must be sound and seaworthy.

Depends which 3 cylinder Volvo it is. Some 3 cylinder Volvos are Perkins motors built in Japan! Allegedly.