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1985 Hinterhoeller Niagara 35 Encore

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

$47,500

Scorpius is a wonderful example of this popular design by Mark Ellis. The well-appointed interior, spacious cockpit, manageable sail plan and sturdy construction combine to make Scorpius an ideal family cruiser for around the bay or off to the islands.  Scorpius has enjoyed good maintenance and updating over the years and is ready to sail away.

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sailboats Northeast.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Scorpius
Make: Hinterhoeller
Model: Niagara 35 Encore
Year: 1985
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: ZHY35211E585
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 35 ft / 10.67 m
Length Overall: 35'1 ft / 10.69 m
Waterline Length: 26'8 ft / 8.13 m
Beam: 11'5 ft / 3.48 m
Max Draft: 5'2 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement: 6,803.89 kg
Bridge Clearance: 53 ft / 16.15 m
Ballast: 2,494.76 kg

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 33
  • Drive Type: V
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 30hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1985

Other

Drive Type: V
Boat Class: Cruisers, Sloop, Racers and Cruisers

Accommodations

Scorpius features a clean, spacious, varnished teak interior.  Total accommodations for six including 2 in the Forward Cabin, 3 in the Main Cabin, and 1 in the aft Quarter Berth.  Light and ventilation are provided by 5 opening hatches and 6 opening ports with additional light through 4 large, fixed ports.  All ports in the main cabin are fitted with curtains.
Starting Forward:

FORWARD CABIN:

  • Forward is the owner’s cabin with a double berth offset to port with storage under, above, and with outboard shelves port and starboard.
  • Upholstered seat adjacent to the vanity counter to starboard with a filler piece to make wide double berth (blue velour berth cushions).
  • Shelved locker with mirror-faced sliding doors over the vanity; full length enclosed hanging locker with a bookcase and shelf forward.
  • Large overhead hatch.
  • Access to chain locker forward of the berth
  • Two storage drawers and hanging locker aft of berth.

HEAD:

  • The large head is just aft to port and can be accessed through the forward cabin or main salon.
  • Jabsco manual marine head with holding tank and y-valve for overboard discharge.
  • Arborite vanity countertop with teak fiddles, S/S sink
  • Bulkhead-mounted mirror over the vanity.
  • Laundry storage outboard of the sink, locker with shelves below; shelved locker with sliding doors outboard of vanity.
  • Opening overhead hatch and fluorescent overhead light with opening port.
  • A separate standalone shower stall with a handheld shower, and teak slatted seat.
  • Outboard is a linen storage closet.
  • Molded shower sump pump with teak grate; pumps overboard via an electric sump pump.                       

MAIN SALON:

  • Amidship and separated from the forward cabin and head by a teak door.
  • To port and starboard are 6’4” settee berths with removable backrest for access to the storage areas outboard.
  • Lockers with louvered doors and bookcase above the backrest.
  • Water tank and drop-front storage area under the settee.
  • The port settee converts to a 4´ wide double berth with the drop-down teak dining table (extra mattress to make double).
  • S/S Newport Dickinson LPG cabin heater on starboard bulkhead.
  • Fluorescent light and large opening hatch overhead.
  • Cushions replaced in 2013.
  • Clock and Barometer mounted on bulkhead

GALLEY:

  • U-shaped galley is aft to port with double S/S sink and large storage locker under.
  • Hot and cold pressure water faucet; manual fresh water foot pump and spigot.
  • Heavily insulated icebox with Lucite dividers and shelving.
  • Isotherm 12V refrigeration (2014),
  • Three burner propane stove with oven, 
  • White Arborite countertops with teak fiddles, food storage lockers outboard and aft, dish locker outboard, two drawers garbage locker.
  • Large, fixed port outboard of the galley and an opening port with a screen which opens to the cockpit.
  • Fluorescent lights over the sink and icebox.

NAV STATION:

  • The Nav desk is aft to starboard and across from the galley.  Seating is provided by the forward edge of the quarterberth.
  • Chart storage under.
  • Instrumentation and 12V switch panel mounted outboard of Nav Desk.
  • Large fixed port outboard and red/white fluorescent light overhead.
  • 6´4” quarterberth is aft of the chart table with access door to stuffing box.
  • Two storage lockers outboard of the berth, battery storage under the forward area of berth, with storage area aft.
Electrical Equipment
  • AC & DC circuit breaker panels.
  • 110V AC 30-amp shore power system with cord
  • 4 12V DC Group 31 lead acid batteries (two house, one engine start, and one windlass battery).
  • Freedom 1800 inverter-charger by Xantrex (2012)
  • 80-amp high output alternator coupled with Balmar “Smart” regulator with Pro Mariner isolator
  • Mars 3 masthead tri-color/strobe light with LED light
  • LED nav lights
  • Fordeck lights
  • Swivel reading lights (most lights upgraded to LED lights)
  • Solar panel with Matrix charge controller to trickle charge the batteries 
  • Kenwood stereo system with Pioneer speakers
  • Multiple 12V outlets for charging devices
Electronics & Navigation
  • New Raymarine Axiom chartplotter 2021
  • 2013 Raymarine ST60+ depthsounder.
  • 2012 ICOM Explorer VHF radio-telephone with distress signal.
  • 2015 Cobra VHF handheld with bracket.
  • Autohelm ST5000 autopilot with wireless remote 
  • Raymarine radar 
  • Ritchie Globemaster binnacle-mounted compass.
  • Masthead Windex
Mechanical Systems
  • Single 33 hp Westerbeke W33 diesel, 4 cylinder, FWC.
  • Approximately 3400 engine hours.
  • Cruising speed: 5.5-6 knots
  • New Transmission 2021, Hurth V drive, 2:1 reduction gear.
  • 3 bladed fixed prop.
  • Emergency tiller.
  • Paloma propane hot water heater (hasn't been used by current owners - operating condition unknown)
  • Spur cutters.
  • Oil/water/temperature alarms.       
  • 2 Racor fuel/water separators (can switch from one Racor to another, or can switch from one diesel tank to another.
  • Seawater strainer.          
  • Halon auto fire extinguisher.
  • Propane solenoid by Xintex S2A.
Deck Equipment
  • Stainless bow sprit forward with double anchor rollers
  • 45 lb. Manson Boss anchor with 300' or 5/16 chain
  • Fortress FX23 secondary anchor with 200' nylon rode and 5/8" 20' chain 
  • Lewmar electric windlass (2012), dual action, with buttons on foredeck or by remote at helm.
  • Raised bulwarks capped with an aluminum toe rail for low maintenace and improved security on deck.
  • LED nav lights
  • Foredeck flood light.
  • Five deck hatches
  • Six opening ports
  • One dorade vent
  • Large cockpit with wheel steering and spacious lazarette to port
  • Light gray bimini with insert to dodger.
  • Light gray dodger with S/S side and aft handrails (restitched).
  • Light gray cockpit enclosure
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Teak cockpit table and drink holder mounted on pedestal
  • Adequate docklines and fenders.
  • Lifesling mounted on stern rail.
  • S/S outboard motor hoist at transom (block and tackle hoist).
  • Deck mounted 45w solar panel and charge controller to trickle charge batteries
  • Saltwater deck washdown pump at bow
  • Windex top of mast.
  • S/S Magma BBQ grill
  • Water hose.
  • Shore power cord.
  • 2-10 lb LPG tanks with regulator in aft cockpit locker
  • Step for helmsman to see over dodger.
  • Transom mounted swim ladder.
  • Dark blue pedestal cover.
Sails & Rigging
  • 2014 Mainsail by Rolly Tasker with lazy jacks.
  • 135% North #2 genoa 
  • North spinnaker with sock
  • Keel-stepped, masthead sloop rig with Anodized aluminum mast & boom
  • S/S Navtec rod rigging.      
  • Harken roller furling for genoa.
  • Forespar boom vang with line led aft.
  • 2 Barient 27 S.T. winches; 2 Barient 24 S.T. winches.
  • 2 Barient #16 winches.          
  • 2 Barient 21 halyard winches.
  • Recent Lewmar 40 S/T winch for main halyard.
  • Light gray mainsail cover.                  
  • Most halyards, main sheet and reefing lines led aft to cockpit.                                
Disclaimer

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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