1991 Beneteau 35.5 S5Sold
$38,900
Boat in Olympia, WA 98501 US
Built in 1991
35.5 S5
1 Engine (Volvo)
35 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Performance, Comfort, and Style
The Beneteau 35 S5 is a rare blend of style and a standout in the world of cruising sailboats - blending European design flair with Beneteau's legendary craftsmanship. She is sleek, responsive, and surprisingly spacious for its size, this yacht is equally at home on a weekend getaway, a coastal passage, or an extended cruise. With its modern lines, comfortable accommodations, and exhilarating sailing characteristics, the 35 S5 offers an ideal balance of performance and liveaboard comfort.
Highlights at a Glance
- Performance Hull & Fin Keel - Fast, stable, and designed for superb upwind ability.
- Spacious Two-Cabin Layout - Comfortable V-berth forward and roomy aft double cabin.
- Bright & Airy Salon - Large windows and thoughtful design make the interior feel open and inviting.
- Easy Handling - Rigged for single-handed or short-handed sailing with well-organized controls.
- Beneteau Quality - Solid fiberglass construction, durable finishes, and a reputation for reliability.
Performance That Inspires
With its performance-oriented hull, deep fin keel, and balanced rudder, the Beneteau 35 S5 delivers thrilling speed while maintaining reassuring stability. The sloop rig, equipped with a fully battened mainsail and genoa, makes for a responsive sail plan that adapts easily to light breezes or heavier winds. At the helm, the yacht feels lively and precise-rewarding both seasoned sailors and those looking to step up to a capable cruiser.
Comfortable, Modern Living Afloat
Below deck, the 35 S5 feels remarkably spacious for a 35-footer. The salon is filled with natural light, offering plenty of seating for dining or relaxing. The two private cabins-a forward V-berth and a generous aft cabin-provide comfortable accommodations for up to four. A well-equipped galley with stove, refrigerator, and storage makes meal prep at sea a pleasure, while the head with shower adds convenience for extended cruising.
Designed for Ease of Ownership
Whether you're sailing solo, with family, or a small crew, the 35 S5 is a pleasure to handle. Self-tailing winches, lines led aft, and a thoughtfully arranged cockpit mean you'll spend less time wrestling with sails and more time enjoying the ride. Built with Beneteau's proven fiberglass construction and finished with durable materials, this yacht is also refreshingly low-maintenance, giving you more freedom to focus on your adventures.
Style That Turns Heads
The 35 S5's sleek silhouette, modern deck layout, and spacious cockpit give it an unmistakable presence in any marina. Practical design meets striking aesthetics-making this boat as enjoyable to look at as it is to sail.
Why Choose the Beneteau 35 S5?
- A true sailor's boat with exhilarating performance and stability.
- Comfortable, well-designed accommodations for cruising or weekend escapes.
- Easy to handle and forgiving for short-handed sailing.
- Stylish, modern lines that stand the test of time.
- Backed by Beneteau's reputation for reliability and value.
Your Adventure Awaits
The 1991 Beneteau 35 S5 is more than just a sailboat-it's your ticket to freedom on the water. Combining performance, comfort, and timeless style, it's an exceptional choice for sailors seeking a versatile and well-kept cruiser.
If you are looking for a Beneteau, Catalina, C&C, or Hunter in this class you will not want to miss viewing our S5 today.
Ready to step aboard? Contact us today to schedule a private showing and experience firsthand what makes this Beneteau 35 S5 such a remarkable yacht.
- Sleeps two in V-berth, two in aft cabin, and two on the main salon settees
- Folding salon table with center wine rack
- Storage: Main salon: above settees, below & beside nav. table, drawers beside stove, under starboard settee, storage racks under left sink and garbage below right sink
- Cabin with 7 opening side ports and two overhead hatches, with removable screens
- Double circular SS sinks with pressure hot and cold water as well as pumped sea water
- 68 gal. fresh water capacity port settee and V-berth tanks
- Hot water heater 6 Gal. with A/C or engine heat under nav. table
- Three burner gimbaled propane stove with oven
- Separate propane tank locker, two tanks, propane gas alarm and solenoid control
- 12V 25 Gal. insulated refrigeration/freezer adjacent to sinks and stove
- Head with pressure hot and cold water, shower, manual toilet, and storage spaces
- NEW head discharge thru hull/valve with seacock (2017)
- A/C and D/C power panels, 50’ 30 Amp shore power cord with SmartPlug
- Navigation table with seat and storage below
Wind finder – Sailrite 1oz. spinnaker cloth (2022)
- #1 Light – Sailrite (2018)
- #1 Heavy – Ballard Sails (Technora) (2016)
- #2 – Airforce (cut down #1)
- #3 – Ballard Sails (Tri-radial Carbon/Technora with internal taffeta) (2014)
- #4 – #4/Storm with reefs, Masthead Sails
- #5 – Storm, Masthead Sails
Main:
- Full Batten – Ballard Sails (16K DPI carbon/technora Lite skin membrane)
- With 5 full battens, Cunningham and 2 reefs (2018)
Spinnakers:
- Cruising A-sim spinnaker (with original boat purchase)
- Full light Spinnaker (blue and yellow) (.75 oz)
- Medium spinnaker (red white and blue (1 oz)
- Heavy Spinnaker Red white blue and yellow (2 oz)
- Cruising Four partial batten footed main (2013 cut to loose footed by North Sails Seattle) with Dutchman
- Cruising A-sim spinnaker with sock
Furling jib
Volvo Penta 2003 HE BT Serial #: 2300047944 Product #: 868221 27 H.P. - 2,795 hrs
- Fresh Water Cooled
- Heat Exchanger cleaned and tested (2013)
- NEW Front engine mounts (2013)
- NEW exhaust elbow (2013)
- Head removed and valve job (2015)
- NEW starter (2016)
- Lube Oil and filter changed every 50 hours, Fuel filters changed every 100 hours
- Racor in line fuel filter system, uses 10 micron filters changed every 100 hours
- Volvo engine mounted fuel filter, uses Volvo 3 micron filter
Balmar 12V Alternator
NEW prop shaft, cutlass bearing, and shaft seal (2013)
Propeller: Kiwi Three bladed feathering
Prop rebuild (2021)
- Large, leather wrapped stainless steel wheel
- Whitlock rack and pinion steering system with compass
- Moved traveler to cockpit - Harken double end block traveler system (2013 - Cabin top equipment available)
- Spinnaker halyard and pole with pole lift and downhaul fittings and lines (2014)
- NEW forestay and furler – Harken Mk IV double grove headfoil (2014)
- NEW Garhauer cascade backstay system (2014)
- NEW boom vang system (2015)
- NEW boom kicker (2017)
- NEW Garhauer mechanical advantage jib car system (2018)
- NEW Gooseneck Assembly (2018)
- NEW rod standing rig (2020)
- NEW Mast base plate (2020)
- NEW primary winches (2 Lewmar EVO self-tailing 40s) (2023) with Sunbrella covers
- Cabin top halyard and control winches (2 Lewmar self tailing 30s) with Sunbrella covers
- Locking winch handles (4) with storage sleeves
- Port lazarette: 4 throw cushions, twings (2), fire extinguisher, spare lines, jack lines, cleat covers
- NEW Main, Jib (2 each), and Spinnaker Halyards (2014)
- NEW light and heavy spinnaker sheets/guys (2016)New A-sim spinnaker sheets (2016)
- NEW light jib sheets (2016)
- Radio: ICOM IC-M506 with AIS display & cockpit CommandMic on wheel pedestal (2014)
- NEW mast head radio antenna (2020)
- Raymarine ST4000+ Autopilot
- NEW B&G Zeuz2 Touch Chart Plotter on wheel pedestal (2015)
- NEW Larger B&G Zuez2 chart plotter (2021)
- NEW B&G IS40 Triton bulkhead mounted (wind, speed, depth, plus) (2015)
- NEW B&G Triton Wind Sensor P (2015)
- NEW B&G wind directions, anemometer, depth with cockpit display (2019)
- Fireboy – XinTex S-2aPropane/CNG fume detector with solenoid valve control
- House battery 220 AH Mastervolt AGM
- Starter battery Optim High Performance AGM
- NEW battery charging system with ProMariner ProNautic 12.20P (2019)
- NEW electrical panel with Blue Sea and SG200 battery monitor (2020)
- NEW Em-trak B95 transponder AIS receive and transmit system (2022)
- NEW Masthead light with LED fixture (2016)
- LED stern, bow (port/starboard), steaming, and masthead lighting
- NEW interior overhead lighting with LED bulbs (2018)
- Stern full electrical system supplemental zinc (replaced 2024)
- 50’ 30 Amp shore power cord with SmartPlug and power adaptors
- All through hulls equipped with attached wooden plugs (2013)
- Anchors: Plow and Danforth
- 30’ chain and 150’ braided
- 51’ 5/8” chain and 330’ of 5/8” megaplait – cruising (2016)
- 4 Fire Extinguishers
- NEW Lifesling and hoisting gear (2014)
- MOB pole with Jim buoy, location light, drogue (2015)
- Second Jim buoy (2016)
- Swiftsure safety gear (2015)
- Solid companionway hatch
- Emergency radio antenna
- Jack lines
- Additional radar deflectors
- Emergency navigation light
- Radar reflectors – 2 on shrouds and 1 on backstay
- Windless – Lewmar ProSeries 12 VDC
- Folding teak cockpit table
- Outboard hoist and stern pulpit mount
- SS BBQ rear pulpit mount
- Dodger with 4 quick pin attachment points (easy install and removal)
- Easy Access to the large sugar scoop stern
- Fold away swim ladder on swim platform
- Sunbrella Hatch covers
- Sunbrella winch covers
- Folding cushion chairs
- WinchRite Cordless electric winch handle – V5
- Stern Tie 300’ floating line on spool (2016)
- NEW Sunbrella Boom tent (2025)
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/25 | Initial price | $38,900 |
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The 1991 Beneteau 35
5 S5 is highly regarded by owners and sailors for its blend of performance and comfort. Customers often praise its spacious interior layout, which offers ample living space for cruising families or small groups. The boat’s solid construction and reliable sailing capabilities make it a favorite among those looking for a versatile cruiser that performs well in various conditions. Many appreciate the well-designed deck plan that facilitates easy handling, even with a small crew. Overall, feedback highlights the Beneteau 35.5 S5 as a dependable and enjoyable sailboat that balances cruising comfort with responsive sailing.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1991 Beneteau 35.5 S5 is a well-regarded sailboat known for its blend of performance and comfort. Here are some of the pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with quality materials and craftsmanship typical of Beneteau, ensuring durability and reliability.
Spacious Interior: Offers a comfortable cabin layout with ample living space for a 35-foot boat, making it suitable for cruising and extended stays aboard.
Good Sailing Performance: Designed with a balanced hull and sail plan that provides responsive handling and respectable speed.
Versatile Design: Suitable for both coastal cruising and club racing, appealing to a wide range of sailors.
Well-Equipped: Often comes with practical features and systems that enhance onboard comfort and convenience.
Cons
Older Design: As a 1991 model, some design elements and onboard systems may feel dated compared to more modern sailboats.
Maintenance Needs: Being an older vessel, it may require more regular upkeep and potential upgrades to electrical, plumbing, or rigging systems.
Limited Headroom: While the interior is spacious, headroom may be less generous compared to newer designs, which could affect comfort for taller individuals.
Engine Performance: The original engine might be less efficient or powerful by today’s standards, possibly needing servicing or replacement.
Resale Market: Older models can have a narrower resale market, which may impact selling price or ease of sale.
Made For
The 1991 Beneteau 35.5 S5 is designed for sailing enthusiasts seeking a versatile and comfortable cruiser-racer. Ideal for those who appreciate a blend of performance and livability, this sailboat suits sailors looking to enjoy weekend getaways, coastal cruising, or club racing. Its spacious interior and thoughtful layout make it perfect for couples or small families wanting a reliable and stylish vessel for both leisurely sails and more spirited adventures on the water.
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Contact NW Yachtnet - Olympia about 1991 Beneteau 35.5 S5
700 Marine Drive NE, Suite 105, Olympia, WA, 98501
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700 Marine Drive NE, Suite 105, Olympia, WA, 98501
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