1985 Baltic Baltic 35

Step below on this Baltic 35 and it immediately feels more substantial than most mid-’80s production boats. The joinery has that warm, satin sheen you only get from properly cared-for teak, and the layout is still practical by modern standards: a secure offshore galley, deep sea berths, and a nav station you can actually spread charts on. On deck, the cockpit is snug and protected, with hardware right where an active crew wants it for short-handed sailing. Baltic’s lamination work and structural grid are legendary, giving you a solid, quiet ride when the breeze comes on. It’s a boat that invites you to trim sails and go sailing for the pleasure of how it moves.

For these waters, the Baltic 35 hits a sweet spot between performance and practicality. Its size is manageable for a couple, yet big enough to handle the short, steep chop often found between nearshore cruising grounds and offshore passages. The hull shape gives a slippery, easily driven feel, so you make good time even in lighter afternoon sea breezes. Under power, the boat tracks straight and true, a comfort when threading narrow channels or timing bridge openings. Ample deck storage and secure handholds make it comfortable when the wind pipes up, while the interior offers enough volume and tankage for extended weekends or longer seasonal escapes.