Marketing Description
‘Darling Jill’ is a lovely example of the Einer Ohlson designed ‘Ohlson 35’ Built to be competitive in the ¾ ton racing class, this particular model looks to have been lightly used and has a wheel rather than a tiller. She is currently involved in club racing but will suit a family who want to cruise in comfort. Her interior is bright and welcoming with 6 decent berths. Reliable and economical inboard Beta BD20 diesel and a decent suit of sails for all occasions.
Mechanical
Vessel is powered by a reliable and efficient Beta B20 inboard diesel engine. The engine was installed new in 2000 and has only completed 400 hours. Engine is situated beneath the companionway steps allowing easy access for servicing and daily checks. The last service was in the close season of 2024 prior to the vessel being lifted ashore for her annual layup prior to being made ready for the 2025 season.
Engine start panel in the companionway with key start, rev counter and visual/audible warning lights for temperature, oil pressure and charging. Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit.
Reduction gearbox driving stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed fixed propeller.
Electrical
12/240V systems onboard. Bank of 3x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. All batteries were replaced in 2021 and are in excellent condition. Rotary style battery selector switch. Batteries recharged via the engine alternator or plug in battery charger. Shore power connector with cable. 12V switch panel at quarter berth.
Rigging
Deck stepped aluminium spars by Sparcraft with masthead sloop sail plan. Stainless steel standing rigging which was replaced in 2019. Single spreader rig whose spreaders were replaced with bespoke stainless-steel pair in 2019. Roller furling headsail system with foil for foam luffed headsail. The running rigging is a combination of cruising dyneema, braid on braid and the foresail halyard is Dyneema. These havebeen replaced on an ongoing basis since 2021. Slab reefing mainsail mounted in lazybag on boom. Vessel rigged for spinnaker including associated rigging, mast track, winches and pole.
Self-tailing primary winches for genoa sheets. Secondary winches mounted aft in cockpit. Halyard and spinnaker sheet winches mounted on coach roof. Genoa tracks with adjustable cars on side decks.
Sails include:
- Slab reefing main by Douthwaite Sails – NEW 2020
- Kemp 120% roller furling genoa
- Dolphin furling jib with padded luff
- Symmetric radial cut spinnaker with snuffer
Navigation
- Steering compass at binnacle
- Autohelm electronic compass
- NASA Clipper depth
- Autohelm speed/trip log
- Autohelm wind speed/direction
- Autohelm Wind VMG
- Autohelm multi
- Standard Horizon Matrix with AIS and internal GPS
- Autopilot
Deck
- Electric windlass
- Rocna anchor with 60Mx8mm chain
- Danforth kedge
- Fisherman kedge
- Mooring cleats
- Deck vents
- Boarding ladder
- LED Navigation lights
- Barometer
Safety
- Horseshoe Buoy
- Dan buoy
- Electric bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Gas detector
- Horn
- 3x Fire extinguishers
Canvas
- Lazybag with boot
- Sprayhood
- Cockpit cover
- Dodgers
Miscellaneous
- Mooring warps
- Fenders
- Boathook
- Engine spares
Accommodation
The interior of this yacht is very bright and welcoming which is unusual on a boat of this era. Headroom is excellent as well so the giants amongst us will be satisfied. To port is the galley featuring a gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and separate grill. Double stainless-steel sinks with manually pumped fresh water. Cubby hole stowage for crockery and provisions.
Opposite the galley is the forward-facing chart table with chart storage. Useful electronic aids including VHF, Autohelm Multi-function repeater and a digital battery monitor. 12V switch panel mounted aft on the engine compartment bulkhead. Large quarter berth aft.
Saloon with settee berths port and starboard of an offset to port saloon table. Additional berth on the port side. Excellent storage behind the back rests and below the bunks. Plenty grab rails mounted to inner roof liner which is an often-overlooked feature within a yacht.
Forward of the saloon bulkhead is a heads compartment with sea toilet and sink. Opposite is a hanging space. In the bow is the forward cabin with a comfortable V berth. Excellent storage below bunks.
Excellent headroom throughout. Upholstery in excellent condition.
Construction
GRP constructed yacht with white topsides, lead fin keel and ¾ skeg mounted rudder. Large cockpit with locker storage, deck drains and binnacle mounted wheel steering. Transom with stainless steel bathing ladder.
White moulded GRP side decks and coach roof. Shrouds are inboard allowing easy access around the deck. Electric windlass with chain locker below. Stem head fitting with offset bow roller. Under water areas have been epoxied in the past and are currently antifouled using Seajet coatings. This was completed in April 2025 prior to launch.
Stainless steel bow and stern rails with stanchions and double set guard wires.
Hull to deck join finished in aluminium toe rail.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
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