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

#boatfoolssailing #sailboattour #classicsailboat #seabreeze35 #offshorelife 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. 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 ⚓ Subscribe for weekly classic sailboat tours and honest evaluations. Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.