1979 Baba 35 — Scrimshaw

This 1979 Ta Shing Baba 35 combines Robert Perry’s renowned bluewater design with an extensive list of cruising upgrades and an unusually well-documented history.

A major refit beginning in 2021 addressed many of the costly systems associated with preparing a classic cruising yacht for offshore use, including replacement standing and running rigging, new chainplates, through-hulls, dripless shaft seal, bilge pumps, upgraded electrical systems and a KiwiGrip deck following removal of the original teak. Continued investment through 2025 includes a 40 GPH SeaWater Pro watermaker, new stainless-steel fuel tank, new refrigeration, 900W of solar, Starlink, Raymarine Axiom 9 navigation, upgraded ground tackle and new bottom paint.

Her sail inventory includes a newer mainsail with sail pack and lazy jacks, staysail and an almost-new asymmetrical spinnaker. A Beta 38 diesel provides auxiliary power and was realigned in 2025.

Below deck, she presents exceptionally well for her age, with beautiful traditional Ta Shing joinery, an upgraded headliner, reupholstered saloon cushions and a berth mattress replaced in 2025.

Perhaps most impressive is her documentation, including original Ta Shing paperwork and specifications, manuals, maintenance records, cruising history and a detailed vessel log.

Currently stored on the hard in the Dominican Republic, she represents an opportunity to acquire a proven Baba 35 where substantial investment in the major cruising systems has already been made.

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Accommodation

The Baba 35 offers comfortable accommodations for extended cruising, with a private forward V-berth cabin and additional berths in the main salon. The salon settees provide additional sleeping accommodations for guests, while the enclosed head is conveniently located forward. The layout is well suited to a cruising couple, with room to comfortably accommodate additional guests aboard.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Refrigerator (2021)
• Portable freezer (2025)
• Seawater Pro 40 GPH watermaker (2024)
• New watermaker booster pump (2025)
• Salon cushions (2022)
• V-berth mattress (2025)
• Magma grill (2021)
• Extensive first aid kit

Electronics and Navigation

• Raytheon ST6001
• Axiom 9 chartplotter
• VHF radio
• EPIRB
• Deck lights
• Searchlight
• Cockpit lights
• Starlink

Electrical Systems

• (2) 200Ah AGM batteries (2022)
• 2500W inverter
• Shore power cord
• Victron battery monitor
• 900W bifacial solar array (2025)

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Primary anchor: 25 kg Rocna Vulcan (2021)
• Secondary anchor: 20 kg Rocna (2021)
• 275 ft ACCO 5/16″ G4 chain (2021)
• Devil’s claw and bridle (2025)
• Manual windlass
• Dodger (2022)
• Bimini (2022)
• Cockpit cushions (2025)
• Deck bag (2022)

Sails and Rigging

• Staysail (2025)
• Mainsail with (2) reefs (2024)
• Spinnaker, deployed only twice (2021)
• Headsail (2017)
• Chainplates (2021)
• All running rigging replaced (2021)
• Lazy jacks (2022)
• Sail pack (2022)

Mechanical Equipment

• (1) Manual bilge pump
• (2) Electric bilge pumps
• 2,500 GPH
• 1,200 GPH

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguishers
• EPIRB
• Emergency tiller
• MOB gear

Engine Information

• Beta 38
• TMC 60 gearbox
• Header tank serial #: F144817
• Gearbox serial #: 2296541
• Idle RPM: 859
• On-load RPM: 3,600
• Off-load RPM: 3,824
• Starter/alternator drive belt: 6K1038

Dinghy Information

• AB dinghy (2007)
• HIN: KM050032E707

Tankage

• 40 gal custom stainless steel fuel tank (2025)
• (2) 50 gal water tanks (2021)
• 40 gal polyethylene blackwater tank
• Water: 100 gal
• Holding: 40 gal
• Fuel: 40 gal

Owner’s Comments and Boat History

Hull #19

Ownership and Name History

• Euroklyden
• Nellie T – Douglas/Jacquelyn Ailing (2012)
• Scrimshaw – Parker Manis (2012–2021)
• Mångata – Rafael Cueto (2021)
• Scrimshaw – Rafael Cueto (Current)

Complete boat log maintained since current ownership began in May 2021.

Drydock History

• Nanajuana Marina, Rio Dulce (2022)
• Tropical Marina, Dominican Republic (2023 to current)

The boat has been drydocked every hurricane season.

Bottom Paint History

• Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem, Massachusetts (2021)
• Nanajuana Marina, Rio Dulce (2023)
• Tropical Marina, Dominican Republic (2025)

Cruising History

• ICW and coastal/offshore cruising from Salem, Massachusetts to Coconut Grove, Florida (2021)
• Bahamas, Jamaica, Honduras and Guatemala (2022)
• Guatemala, Belize, Mexico, USA, Bahamas and Dominican Republic (2023)
• Bahamas and Dominican Republic (2024)
• Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and Dominican Republic (2025)

She is a beautiful and distinctive yacht, one of only 72 Baba 35s built by the master craftsmen at Ta Shing Yacht Building. Designed by respected naval architect Robert Perry, the Baba 35 has developed a loyal following and is a design known for serious offshore cruising and circumnavigation.

When we purchased her, she had only 20+ engine hours. Her teak deck had been removed and the deck glassed, with no blisters anywhere.

We were initially drawn to her classic appearance, butterfly hatch, beautiful cockpit coaming and exceptional interior craftsmanship, which sets her apart from typical production boats.

Once we began cruising her, we came to appreciate just how sturdy and capable she is. She handles exceptionally well, even in rough conditions, and has always made us feel safe and comfortable aboard.

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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Listed by BVI Yacht Sales; specs and price as published by the broker — on the market here since September 2026. Confirm details with the broker directly.