A Menorcan cruising boat with a familiar silhouette
Sasga Yachts' Menorquín 35 Hard Top is listed in the Barcelona International Boat Show's 2026 on-water fleet, with a length of 10.93 metres and a beam of 3.80 metres. The boat draws on the traditional llaüt form associated with the Balearic Islands, but its modern construction and propulsion are intended to support ordinary contemporary leisure use. For a small-boat owner, it offers a different approach from the sharp-lined walk-around models elsewhere at Port Vell.
The 35 HT has a sheltered main-deck layout intended for family outings and overnight trips. Its rounded profile and enclosed wheelhouse may attract owners more interested in relaxed passage-making than in dramatic acceleration or an unprotected cockpit. The October display provides a chance to inspect the practical consequences of that design choice.
Dimensions that suit varied harbours
Sasga quotes a 1.10-metre draught and approximately nine tonnes displacement. The builder publishes a top speed of 23 knots and cruising speed up to 19 knots, depending on equipment and conditions. Maximum installed power is listed as twin 270-horsepower engines, with a 650-litre fuel tank and 350-litre water tank.
These specifications suggest a boat intended to balance manageable dimensions with more substantial accommodation than a typical dayboat. However, the size of a fuel tank does not establish a reliable cruising range. Owners should ask for verified consumption at several speeds and plan appropriate reserves before setting off between islands or along remote coastline.
A saloon designed for real coastal use
Large windows bring daylight into the saloon, while the hardtop provides protection when a breeze develops or temperatures fall. Sasga specifies two cabins and publishes a compact accommodation plan intended to make good use of the hull. A family considering an extended weekend should examine berth access, privacy, galley facilities, ventilation and the amount of storage available for luggage.
Maintenance is another practical consideration. A traditional appearance can still conceal complicated modern equipment, and buyers need to understand how engines, batteries and pumps are reached. Water supply and waste-tank arrangements are particularly important when spending nights away from marina facilities.
Why a sea trial remains essential
The Menorquín 35 HT illustrates how modern powerboats can retain local design identity while meeting contemporary expectations. The builder also lists CE Category A certification for its current specification, but owners should examine the actual certification and loading documentation applicable to their boat rather than extrapolate from a promotional description.
At Barcelona, the sensible approach is to compare the 35 HT's protected saloon, handling and access to services with those of similarly sized open craft. The model's presence at the show is not a new launch announcement. Its value lies in the suitability of the entire boat for the owner's intended day trips and coastal passages.