Highlights & Features

Premium Navtec Stainless-Steel Rod Rigging

New Genoa & Mainsail (2025)

Preferred Encore Layout with Aft Galley & Quarter Berth

Classic Hinterhoeller Build Quality

Aristo Blue Awlgrip Hull

Overview

Niagara 35 Encore 1985 — Halcyon

Mark Ellis design • Built by George Hinterhoeller • Premium Navtec rod rigging • Exceptionally maintained cruiser.

Halcyon is an outstanding example of the sought-after Niagara 35 Encore, a proven Mark Ellis bluewater design built by the legendary George Hinterhoeller. The Encore layout refines the original Niagara 35, with an improved galley-aft arrangement and a dedicated quarter berth—features that significantly enhance liveaboard comfort.

Purpose-built for serious offshore sailing, the Niagara 35 Encore combines a full-displacement hull, shoal-draft fin keel, and spade rudder to deliver a stable, confident ride in all conditions. At the same time, her single-spreader sloop rig maintains excellent performance under sail.

New 2025 Mainsail & Genoa.

A standout upgrade on Halcyon is her premium Navtec stainless-steel rod rigging—a rare and valuable enhancement that dramatically improves strength, reduces stretch, and provides exceptional offshore security. Rod rigging of this caliber is seldom found on vessels in this class and elevates her reliability and sailing capability well above comparable cruisers.

Reel Deal Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall35' 1"

Beam11' 3"

Draft5' 4"

Details

Year1985

ManufacturerNiagara

ModelEncore

CategoryCruiser-Racer

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

Accommodation

Cabins1

Sleeps5

Heads1

Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel

Weight

Displacement14,000 lbs

Tank Capacities

Fuel30 gal

Fresh Water80 gal

Holding25 gal

Registration

HIN/IMOZHY35191G485

Engines

Engine 1Westerbeke W27

InboardType

27HP

20KW

4,100Hours

Full Details

Accommodations & Layout

The Encore interior is classic Hinterhoeller craftsmanship—warm teak joinery, teak-and-holly sole, ample ventilation from screened hatches, and numerous opening ports. Sleeps up to five comfortably.

Forward Cabin

Large V-berth with seating to starboard
Abundant lockers & drawers
Private entry to the head

Head

Portside, aft of forward cabin
Separate shower stall with storage
Stainless-steel sink with hot/cold pressurized water
Jabsco manual head with Y-valve to 25-gal holding tank or overboard (offshore)
Secondary entry from the salon

Water System

Two 40-gallon water tanks with 12V pressure pump
In-line filtration
On-demand Gasland propane water heater (2024)

Main Salon

Opposing settees with storage above & below
Centerline dining table with folding leaves
Force 10 propane cabin heater

Galley (Aft to Port)

Double stainless-steel sinks - NEW Faucet 2025
Pressurized hot/cold water
Instant hot-water heater
Adler/Barbour 12V refrigeration w/ foot-pump drain
Hillerange gimbal 3-burner propane stove & oven
Cutting board
Galleyware conveys

Navigation Station (Aft to Starboard)

Forward-facing navigation desk
Quarter berth aft

Upgrades & Maintenance

Stainless-steel fuel tank (2015)
Propane sensor (2018)
Four Group 31 AGM house batteries (2024)
Electric bilge pump & float switch (2018)
On-demand Gasland propane water heater (2024)
Mainsail cover (2019)
Dodger (2019)
Handrail & binnacle covers (2019)

Sails & Rigging

Navtec stainless-steel rod rigging
Keel-stepped anodized mast, single spreader
NEW mainsail (Bacon Marine Sails — Fall 2025) with Lazy-Jack system
140% roller-furling Genoa
Harken roller-furling
Spare no.1 & no. 2 Genoa
Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Spinnaker pole
Barient winches:
(2) #27 self-tailing primaries
(2) secondary winches
(2) cabin-top winches (one self-tailing)
Forespar rope clutches (4)
Lines led aft to cockpit
Windex wind indicator
Additional Genoa deck tracks to optimize sheeting angles.

Hull & Deck

Aristo Blue Awlgrip hull
Fiberglass sandwich deck
Simpson Lawrence electric windlass
35 lb plow anchor
33 lb Lewmar claw anchor w/40' chain + 200' rode
Raw-water washdown at bow
Stainless anchor roller platform
Stainless double bow & stern rails w/ double lifelines
Edson pedestal steering
Two propane tanks in a vented locker w/ solenoid
Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump
Teak cockpit grates
Swim ladder w/ teak treads

Electrical

12V & 110V systems
(4) Group 31 AGM house batteries - 2024
Guest battery switch
50-amp alternator (engine-driven)
Nova AC/DC breaker panel
30-amp shore-power with new cord (2019)
Brass reading lights
Xintex propane detector (2018)
Johnson 2000 GPH bilge pump (pump & float switch new in 2019

Navigation & Electronics

Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot (2012)
Ritchie 5" compass
Icom M-504 VHF (GPS-linked)
Raytheon radar
Datamarine Corinthian depth, speed, wind instruments
Garmin 740 chartplotter (2012)
Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with salon & cockpit speakers

Additional Equipment

Fenders with covers
Dock lines
PFDs
Lifesling
Boat hook
Swim ladder with teak steps
Fire extinguishers
Teak cockpit grates
Portable RV air conditioner 120V (2024)

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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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