Witness 35 Sail Catamarans For Sale

The Witness 35 is a seaworthy catamaran defined by its twin‑hull layout and shallow 2’‑2″ draft, a configuration described by its designers as “two boats in one.” The shallow draft and twin‑hull stability make the model well suited to gunkholing—accessing bays, backwaters and anchorages that are inaccessible to many centerboard‑equipped monohulls. Listings note that the design routinely allows entry into three- and four‑foot depths that would stop larger‑draft monohulls.

Construction emphasizes stiffness, insulation and flotation. Hulls are hand‑laid as one‑piece structures with substantial laminate thickness at the shoes tapering toward the sheer. PVC structural foam is used in a sandwich layup throughout the accommodations to stiffen and insulate, while the deck and bridge deck are cored with structural foam to increase stiffness, insulation and positive flotation. All bulkheads and floorboards are bonded to the hulls for added strength and rigidity, reflecting the builder’s stated focus on construction practices intended to protect the vessel and its long‑term value.

Under sail and power the Witness 35 is described as a performance‑oriented cruising catamaran. The working sail area is listed at 625 square feet, and the rig and running lines are led to a large cockpit to facilitate single‑handed sail handling. Tacking in light airs is reported to be straightforward—”no need to back the jib”—and the combination of hull form and twin daggerboards produces very little leeway when sailing close‑hauled. Handling under power is aided by an articulated engine; reviewers note the helm as balanced, responsive and precise, with the vessel able to turn in her own length and maintain a straight course in reverse. The model is presented in listings as a true passage maker, intended for ocean crossings with safety, comfort and notable speed for its class.