1971 Allied Seabreeze 35 Citation — A $24K Atlantic Contender | Full Tour

• February 28, 2026 by BoatFools Sailing |
• Language: EN
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1971 Allied Seabreeze 35 Citation — A $24K Atlantic Contender | Full Tour

Could a $24,000 classic offshore cruiser really be considered for an Atlantic crossing? Today we take a hard look at a 1971 Allied Seabreeze 35 — a Finisterre/Sparkman & Stephens inspired design that surprised us in all the right ways. This tour is a little different because one of our consulting clients not only is considering buying this boat for an Atlantic crossing, he came all the way from Norway to have a look at this boat and 5 others. He also stood in as our cameraman!

Designed and built to behave when the weather turns, the Allied Seabreeze 35 carries unmistakable offshore DNA.

Designed by MacLear & Harris and modeled after the legendary Sparkman & Stephens No. 1054 Finisterre, this keel/centerboard cruiser combines traditional lines with practical versatility — stiffness from a 4,000-lb lead keel paired with shoal draft access when the board is raised.

At just 3'10" board-up draft, she opens up harbors many offshore boats can’t reach. Drop the centerboard and she tracks beautifully to weather while retaining the easy manners of a long-keel hull in a following sea.

This particular boat came onto our radar while helping a client evaluate several offshore-capable cruisers — and at $24K, she immediately demanded a closer look.

At the time of filming, she remains available.

SELLER’S CONTACT INFO: [email protected]

She far exceeded expectations.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 The Seabreeze 35 Citation Intro
01:58 The Keel, Rudder & Topsides
06:02 Up on the Bow
08:50 The Cockpit
12:48 The Main Salon
14:22 The Galley
18:52 The Head
20:25 V-Berth & Chainplates
20:15 The Yanmar Diesel
23:46 Final Thoughts

⚙️ Key Equipment & Upgrades

- 38 hp Yanmar diesel
- Harken genoa furler
- Furling mainsail with Sta-Boom reefing system
- New mainsail (2022)
- Garmin chartplotter
- Raytheon radar
- Depth sounder
- Windlass
- Force 10 cabin heater
- 3-burner propane cooktop & oven
- Prop cage to prevent lobster trap entanglement
- Custom cockpit cushions and sail cover

⚓ Specifications

LOA: 35 ft
LWL: 24 ft
Draft: 3'10" (centerboard up)/7' with board down
Builder: Allied Yachts
Model: Seabreeze 35 Citation
Year: 1971

Why Boats Like This Matter

Older Allied builds represent a different era of yacht design — solid fiberglass construction, purposeful hull shapes, and offshore manners drawn before rating rules reshaped modern forms.

This isn’t a marina showpiece.

It’s a boat designed to keep moving when the breeze builds.

👇 We Want Your Opinion

We looked at five boats with this client — and at the end of the video we ask you:

Which one would you choose?

Let us know in the comments.
- BoatFools Sailing Team

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