2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35, Alameda, California

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Ability analysis

Everything below is costed for the west coast, Cabo to southeast Alaska.

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Specifications

All-in, cruising

$158k–$171k

offer + coastal refit

All-in, offshore

—

run produced nothing

Length

35.25 ft

Draft

7.05 ft

Capability

5.0 · 5.2

cruising · offshore, of 10

Capability is scored for both standards from the same design research, re-weighted. The money is not: a coastal refit has to be costed on its own, which is why it can read “not analysed” above while the score beside it is real.

24 of 24 systems still unexamined, carrying $20k of reserve.

That figure falls as you inspect — it shrinks because you did the diligence, not because you got optimistic. A system with no assessment counts as unexamined and carries its full allowance.

Systems assessed0%

Identified risks (13)

Discrete events, kept out of the cost ranges so they stay visible and can be retired once you have looked.

Draft exceeds hard gate
$69k
100% likelyexpected $69k
Sun Fast 35 | Jeanneau Boats“Standard keel draught 2.15 m”
Chainplate corrosion or hidden structural attachment issue discovered during rig work
$2k–$25k
20% likelyexpected $2kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Twenty-two-year-old rig with no disclosed rigging/chainplate history; chainplates are not included in a wire replacement and may be hidden behind joinery.
Wet or soft cored deck around stanchions, genoa tracks, traveler or deck hardware
$2k–$30k
25% likelyexpected $2kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Deck penetrations are 22 years old and listing gives no leak/moisture survey; high-load traveler and stanchion bases are common discovery points.
Engine fails load test or has cooling/exhaust/mount deficiencies beyond baseline service
$3k–$25k
25% likelyexpected $2kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: No hours or service records; conflicting power/model; 20+ year auxiliary with unknown exhaust elbow, heat exchanger, mounts and oil/coolant history.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing
Main fuel tank contaminated, corroded or inaccessible enough to require replacement
$4k–$18k
12% likelyexpected $1kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Fuel tank material and access are unknown; at 22 years, replacement is not assumed but hidden corrosion/contamination remains a discrete risk.
Multiple original seacocks are seized, unsupported, pink brass or wrong type
$3k–$15k
25% likelyexpected $2kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Listing is silent on through-hull material and operation; 20-30 year vessels often reveal at least some inoperable valves, though blanket replacement is not assumed.
Primary sails fail loft inspection and require replacement rather than repair
$7k–$18k
35% likelyexpected $4kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Sail ages and condition are unstated. If original or heavily raced, repair allowance is inadequate and coastal reliability/upwind ability suffer.
Rudder bearing play, blade saturation or stock-entry cracking found at haul
$2k–$18k
18% likelyexpected $1kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Spade rudder is original-age unless shown otherwise; Yachting World reported vibration on its test boat, making this worth explicit checking but not a finding on this hull.
Yachting World Sun Fast 35 review
Keel seam movement, corroded accessible bolts or grounding damage discovered
$2k–$30k
12% likelyexpected $720inferred
Reasoning, not a source: No grounding history or keel-bolt records are given. Deep fin keel increases consequence of past groundings, but there is no disclosed defect.
Existing B&G/VHF/instrument suite is obsolete, non-transmitting or has failed masthead/transducer components
$2k–$15k
30% likelyexpected $2kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Listing provides categories only, no models or ages. Coastal fog work requires functioning nav electronics, though missing radar/AIS are catalogue gear.
Multiple hatches/ports leak or have crazed lenses requiring replacement program
$2k–$15k
20% likelyexpected $1kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Twenty-two-year-old opening hatches/ports with no leak disclosure; cold wet coastal use makes this a real comfort and mold risk.
Bottom blistering or prior structural repair found at haul
$3k–$35k
12% likelyexpected $1kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Solid fiberglass hull is listed, but no bottom condition, recent haul or survey is provided.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing
Battery installation has unsafe charging/fusing rather than merely old batteries
$2k–$12k
20% likelyexpected $1kinferred
Reasoning, not a source: Battery chemistry, age, restraints, fusing and charger compatibility are unstated; electrical additions over 22 years can create hidden high-current faults.

Systems to check (24)

Standing rigginglisting only
Listing states fractional sloop, aluminum mast/boom and roller furling headsail, but is silent on rigging age. Jeanneau spec says discontinuous Dyform rigging.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Discontinuous Dyform standing rigging.”
Mast, boom and fittingslisting only
Aluminum mast and boom listed; no mast-step, sheave, furler, gooseneck or corrosion history stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Aluminum mast and boom.”
Running rigginglisting only
All control lines led aft and primary/secondary winches listed; no line ages, diameters or chafe condition stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“All control lines led aft.”
Sailslisting only
Roller furling headsail and performance sail plan listed; no mainsail inventory, ages, sailmaker, cloth or condition stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Performance sail plan; Roller furling headsail.”
Enginelisting only
Yanmar diesel listed, but listing conflicts: headline says 29 hp while detailed mechanical says Yanmar 3YM20, 21 HP. Engine hours and service history absent.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Engine: Yanmar; Total power: 29 hp; Engine hours: —.”
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Yanmar 3YM20 diesel engine – 21 HP.”
Shaft, coupling, prop, stern glandlisting only
Shaft drive listed; shaft seal, cutless bearing, propeller, alignment and transmission details absent.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Shaft drive.”
Fuel tanks and systemlisting only
Manufacturer spec gives 34 US gal diesel capacity; listing does not state tank material, hose dates, filter type or fuel condition.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Fuel capacity ... 130 l / 34 US gal.”
Electrical, AC and DClisting only
12V DC, 110V AC, shore power, battery charger, house/start batteries and distribution panel listed; no diagrams, age, charger model or safety-protection details stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“12V DC electrical system/ 110v AC system; Shore power connection; Battery charger.”
Battery banklisting only
House and start batteries listed; no chemistry, capacity, age, installation details or test results stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“House and engine start batteries.”
Steering gearlisting only
Listing says wheel steering; model review and Jeanneau spec indicate tiller steering. Configuration must be confirmed from photos or inspection.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Wheel steering.”
Yachting World Sun Fast 35 review“With her aft cockpit and tiller steering...”
Autopilot and self-steeringnot looked at
No autopilot listed. If present, model, drive type and age unknown.
Hull and laminatelisting only
Listing states solid fiberglass hull and lightweight strong construction; no survey, bottom condition, blister history or repairs stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Solid fiberglass hull.”
Keel and keel boltslisting only
Fin keel listed; Jeanneau spec gives standard 7 ft draft and 3,219 lb ballast. No grounding or keel-bolt history stated.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Standard draft keel ... 2.15 m / 7'0"; Weight standard keel ... 1460 kg / 3219 lbs.”
Rudder and bearingslisting only
Spade rudder listed. Jeanneau spec describes polyester rudder with stainless structure and solid stainless stock with two self-aligning bearings. No condition stated.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Polyester rudder with stainless frame; solid stainless rudder stock; rudder with two self-aligning bearings.”
Deck, hardware and hull–deck jointlisting only
Non-skid, lifelines, stanchions, winches and anchor locker listed; no winch service, deck leaks or moisture history stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Non-skid deck surfaces; Stainless steel lifelines and stanchions.”
Through-hulls and seacocksnot looked at
No through-hull or seacock inventory, material or operational status stated.
Plumbing, water tanks and headslisting only
Hot/cold pressure water, enclosed head, toilet and sink listed; water capacity 82 US gal by manufacturer spec. Tank material, hose age and pump/head condition absent.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Water capacity ... 310 l / 82 US gal.”
Ground tackle and windlasslisting only
Listing states anchor locker only. Jeanneau spec says bow roller and manual 10 mm chain windlass were standard, but this hull's anchor, chain length and windlass serviceability are not proven.
Sun Fast 35 Inventory - Specifications“Bow fitting with anchor roller; one mechanical chain windlass Ø 10.”
Safety equipmentlisting only
Automatic and manual bilge pumps and swim ladder listed; no dated safety gear inventory or service records stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Automatic and manual bilge pumps.”
Electronics and navigationlisting only
B&G chart plotter, depth, speed, wind, VHF and compass listed. Radar and AIS are not listed.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“B & G chart plotter; Depth sounder; Speed and wind instruments; VHF radio; Compass.”
Canvas, dodger and coversnot looked at
No dodger, bimini, cockpit enclosure or canvas condition stated.
Windows, hatches and portslisting only
Opening hatches and ports listed for ventilation; no leak, crazing or gasket condition stated.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“Opening hatches and ports for ventilation.”
Dinghy and outboardnot looked at
No dinghy, outboard, davits or stowage system listed.
Interior and sea berthslisting only
Two-cabin layout, teak salon, nav station, forward and aft double berths, head and storage listed. Review says interior feels large for 35 ft but weather-side sea-berth options are limited.
2004 Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 YachtWorld listing“2-cabin layout; Bright teak main salon with settees and dining table.”
Yachting World Sun Fast 35 review“Spacious, simple and well proportioned below decks, the 35 feels big for a 35-footer.”