Presented by
Dale R Davis
1980 Ta Shing 35' (10.67 m) Baba 35
Tracy's Landing, Maryland, United States
Gaucha
The Baba 35 is a classic bluewater cruising sailboat known for its solid construction, seaworthiness, and traditional design. Built by the Ta-Shing Yard between 1979-1986, the boat features a full-keel design, providing excellent stability and a comfortable ride on extended voyages.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: FDL350330180
Description
S/V Gaucha was built in 1980 and is perhaps the best example of the design. She underwent an extensive and thorough refit in 2016-2018 that included new standing rigging, new sails, new chainplates and bowsprit fittings, new fuel tanks, repowered with a new engine, and complete rebuilds of the bowsprit and rudder. The boat was converted to TILLER steering for increased reliability and a larger cockpit at anchor. She has been actively cruised from Rhode Island through to Bonaire and back to the Chesapeake. She has been recently repainted with durable 2-part polyurethane paint and is ready for the next adventure.
Highlights
- Beta 38 engine installed in 2019, including new exhaust system, propeller shaft, and bronze 3-blade propeller
- Bottom below waterline was soda-blasted and barrier coated in 2023. Bottom paint was applied afterwards in early 2024.
- Chainplates replaced in 2017 with 316 Stainless from Garhauer Marine.
- Bowsprit fittings (cranse iron, bobstay, whiskerstay padeyes) replaced with Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium fittings from Allied Titanium
- All standing rigging replaced in 2017
- Rudder rebuilt by The Foss Company in 2018
- Fuel tank replaced in 2017 with 2 main tanks and day tanks for a total capacity of 54 gal capacity
- Deck painted in 2019
- Topsides painted with Epifanes 2 Part Polyurethane in 2025
- Achilles LSI-260 dinghy (2022) and Yamaha 2HP motor (2019) are available for sale separately.
Mechanical/Electrical
- Beta 38, 38HP 4-cyclinder diesel engine (~1000 hours since installed new in 2019)
- 4x 6V 125A GC2 Lead-Acid Batteries under nav station (2023)
- Em-trak AIS transponder with antenna splitter (2019)
- Standard Horizon Matrix GX2100 VHF with DSC and AIS receiver
- Standard Horizon handheld VHF
- Depth, wind, speed instruments connected to Shipmodul Miniplex multiplexer accessible via wireless network
- 175-Watt Solar Panel on Tracker mount (2019)
- 50-Watt Panel (2016)
- Superwind 350 3 blade wind generator with controller (2020)
- Inverter and Battery Charger, Mastervolt 1500-Watt Pure Sine Wave (2022)
- GAM/McKim Split Lead SSB Backstay antenna and KISS-SSB Grounding Plane (2024)
- Pelagic PA1 autopilot (2022)
- Windpilot Self-Steering Windvane
Hull/Deck/Other
- All hoses replaced (2016 and as needed)
- All thru-hulls and seacocks replaced with bronze Groco IBVF adapters (2016)
- Windpilot Pacific self-steering (2018)
- AP/Armaflex closed-cell foam insulation added to most accessible areas of hull above water line in 2016
- Dickinson Newport Diesel heater with gravity tank (2024)
- Rule 1500 emergency bilge pump with 2in separate thru-thull (2019)
- Whale Gulper 330 bilge pump (2022)
- 2 water tanks with total capacity of 80 gallons
- Henderson manual bilge pump in cockpit
- Lee cloths port settee
- Spare ropes, oil pump, Power cord
Sails and Rigging
- Tides Marine Mainsail Track (2017)
- Removable staysail stay with Wichard adjuster and stowage kit (2017)
- 1 mainsail with 3 reef points (made by Evolution Sails in 2018)
- 1 Yankee jib sail (hank-on, made by Evolution Sails in 2018)
- 1 Staysail with one reef (hank-on, made by Evolution Sails in 2018)
- 1 Storm try-sail (made by Evolution Sails in 2018)
- 1 Drifter (nylon with dyneema hank-ons, made by Quantum in 2018)
- 1 Spinnaker with sock (nylon, age unknown)
Ground Tackle
- RC Plath Model 7B chromed-bronze windlass (2020)
- Spade 44 primary anchor (2016)
- 181ft 3/8 BBB Chain for primary anchor (2025)
- 35lb Delta secondary anchor (2022)
- 65lb Mantus M1 storm anchor (2020)
- 22lb Fortress stern anchor
- Assorted rope and chain for secondary and stern anchors
Galley
- Icebox with 12V refrigerator
- Force 10 3-burner propane stove with oven
- Two propane tanks in self-venting starboard stern lazarette
- Trident Propane Regulator and Solenoid (2024)
- Double sinks
- Whale Gusher foot pumps for fresh and salt water taps
Accommodations
- Salon with drop leaf table and 2 saloon berths
- V-berth
- Navigation station
- C-head composting toilet (2018)
Safety
- ACR RLB-36 GlobalFix iPRO GPS EPIRB (Battery replaced 2025)
- Assorted flares and lifejackets that meet USCG regulations
- Emergency Wire Rigging Cutter
- Boarding Ladder
Specifications
HIN/IMO: FDL350330180
Official Number: 623606
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 40' 6'' (12.34 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1980
Beam: 11' 1''
LOD: 35'
LWL: 29' 7''
Draft Max: 5' 6''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 54 Gallons (204.41 Liters)
Fresh Water: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Displacement: 21140 lbs
Ballast Weight: 8000 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Beta
- Engine Model: 38
- Engine Year: 2019
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 38.00
- Power KW: 28.34
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1000.00
- Hours Date: 07-18-2025
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
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Contact Us
Integrity Yacht Sales
PO Box 479
Deale MD 20751 USA
Phone: +1-301-261-5775
Email: dale@integrityyachtsales.com
Website: https://integrityyachtsales.com
Integrity Yacht Sales is a premier yacht brokerage on the US East Coast, headquartered in Deale, MD. Customer centric, attentive, and experienced, we specialize in helping clients achieve their dreams: sailboats, trawlers, powerboats, and more.
Dale R Davis
Yacht Broker
PO Box 479
Deale MD 20751 USA
Office: 1-703-395-7649
Cell: 1-703-395-7649
Email: dubaidd@hotmail.com
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A Marine Veteran, former University Professor, CEO of a NASDAQ Listed Company, Venture Investor, and owner of Integrity Yacht Sales, Dale is an avid sailor who cruises extensively on the Chesapeake Bay and has completed multiple offshore passages to Cuba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England.
He has owned and refit a number of classic blue-water yachts, and specializes in offshore capable yachts and has particular experience with Cabo Rico, Hinckley, Valiant, Pacific Seacraft, Island Packet, Bristol, Shannon, Passport, Morris, and Rustler.Â
Dale particularly enjoys representing buyers in their search for a high-quality bluewater yachts.
If you are looking to buy or sell a great sailboat, then contact Dale at dale@integrityyachtsales.com or
703-395-7649