S/V Maeva — a 1976 Endurance 35 Ketch located in Samana, Dominican Republic, for sale by broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary.
Maeva is a 1976 Endurance 35 ketch, designed by Peter Ibold and built by Belliure in Calpe, Spain. With her full keel, displacement hull, and traditional ketch rig, she was designed with comfortable and capable bluewater cruising in mind.
A major highlight is her 2024 Solé Diesel 44 hp engine with approximately 210 hours, offering a significant recent upgrade for her next owner. Her cruising inventory includes an extensive sail wardrobe, roller-furling genoa, Autohelm 7000 autopilot, Garmin GPS/depth sounder, AIS, VHF, EPIRB, and solar charging.
Maeva has cruised extensively throughout Spain, the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Madeira, and completed an Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean in 2025. She is equipped for continued cruising with a 2024 six-person liferaft, substantial ground tackle, 200 W of solar, a propane stove and oven, a portable freezer, and practical onboard systems.
A proven cruising ketch with classic lines, a newer engine, and recent Atlantic experience, Maeva offers an appealing platform for sailors looking for a traditional bluewater cruiser.
Features
- Full Keel
- Proven Bluewater Cruiser
- Extensive Sail Inventory
- 2024 Solé Diesel
- Atlantic Crossing Proven
Specifications
| Name | S/V Maeva |
| Make | Endurance |
| Model | 35 Ketch |
| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Endurance |
| Designer | Peter Ibold |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 35ft / 10.67m |
| Beam | 10ft 9in / 3.30m |
| Draft | 5ft 10in / 1.80m |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 55 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 26 gallons |
Performance
| Engines | 44HP Solé Diesel 2024 |
| Engine Hours | 210 |
| Displacement | 8500 lbs |
| Speed | 6 kts cruise; 7 kts max |
| Sails | Ketch rig; roller-furling genoa; spinnaker; gennaker; (2) genoas; mainsail; mizzen sail; staysail; storm mainsail; storm jib |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Notable upgrades
- 2024 Solé Diesel 44 HP engine
- 2024 six-person liferaft
- 200W solar system
- AIS and EPIRB
- Garmin GPS/depth sounder
Accommodation
- Maeva offers a practical two-cabin, one-head layout designed for comfortable cruising and extended time aboard.
- In addition to the two private cabins, the saloon provides additional sleeping accommodation, allowing flexibility for guests or extra crew.
- The main saloon serves as the central living and dining area, with the navigation station conveniently positioned nearby.
- The galley is equipped with a propane stove and oven, portable freezer and practical storage for extended cruising.
- Functional and well suited to a couple, small family or cruising crew, Maeva can accommodate up to six when utilizing the additional saloon berths.
Interior comforts and amenities
- (2) Private cabins
- Additional saloon berths
- Sleeping capacity for up to (6)
- Main saloon with dining and seating area
- Navigation table
- Propane stove and oven
- Vented propane locker
- Propane tanks
- Fume detector
- Portable freezer
- Manual marine head
Electronics and navigation
- Autohelm 7000 autopilot
- Garmin GPS with depth sounder
- Speed and distance instrumentation
- VHF radio
- AIS
- EPIRB
- Navigation lights
Electrical systems
- (1) 90 Ah engine battery
- (2) 100 Ah AGM service batteries
- 12V electrical system
- 220V shore power
- (2) 100W solar panels
- Battery charger
- Battery monitor
Deck and hull equipment
- CQR 44 primary anchor with 65 m of 10 mm chain
- Delta 44 secondary anchor with 40 m of 10 mm chain
- Dodger
- (6)-person life raft
Sails and rigging
- Ketch rig with (2) masts
- Roller-furling genoa
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- (2) Genoas
- Mainsail
- Mizzen sail
- Staysail
- Storm mainsail
- Storm jib
Mechanical equipment
- Solé Diesel 44 HP engine (installed 2024)
- Approximately 210 engine hours
- Manual bilge pump
- Automatic bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
Safety equipment
- (6)-person life raft (2024)
- Safety equipment package
- EPIRB
- (5) Life jackets
- Flares
Tankage
- (1) 210 L galvanized steel fuel tank
- (1) 100 L plastic water tank
- No holding tank
Owner's comments and boat history
- Maeva has had three owners, with previous home ports including Alicante, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
- She has sailed under both Spanish and Polish flags, with cruising history encompassing mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, Morocco and Madeira.
- In 2025, Maeva completed an Atlantic crossing to the Antilles, adding to her proven offshore cruising history.
- Designed by Peter Ibold with comfortable and safe bluewater sailing in mind, Maeva combines a practical cruising layout with a capable ketch rig and recently installed Solé Diesel engine.
- She is well prepared for continued cruising and life aboard.
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