Engine
Ford Sabre Dover block
Total Power
550hp
Engine Hours
1018
Class
Antique and classic boats
Length
10.82m
Year
1974
Model
Tantarella
Capacity
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Nicolle Associates - Hamble Office
Nicolle Associates - Hamble Office
Boat Details
Description
ONE OF ONLY THREE WHEELHOUSE MODELS | SONNY LEVI DEEP-V DESIGN | CONTINUOUSLY UPGRADED
SOLD BY NICOLLE ASSOCIATES TO BOTH CURRENT & PREVIOUS OWNERS
Few classic performance powerboats attract the admiration reserved for a genuine Sonny Levi design. The Triana Tantarella 35 combines Renato "Sonny" Levi's legendary deep-V hull with elegant Italian-inspired styling to produce one of the finest offshore sports cruisers of her era. Capable of covering ground quickly whilst remaining remarkably comfortable in challenging sea conditions, the Tantarella has become one of the true icons of 1970s performance boat design.
Built by Triana Boats of Wimborne in 1974, WAHOO is believed to be one of only three wheelhouse versions ever produced, making her an exceptionally rare example of this sought-after model.
Rather than simply preserving her as a museum piece, successive owners have invested thoughtfully to ensure she remains a genuinely practical cruising boat whilst retaining all of the character that made the design famous.
During the current ownership alone she has benefited from significant mechanical and cosmetic investment including replacement or refurbishment of the propeller shafts, stern glands and intercoolers, replacement bilge pumps, new gas installation and certification, refurbishment of the cockpit enclosure with new windows and zips, replacement engine cooling fans, holding tank sensors and pipework, new freshwater pressure pump, replacement domestic and bow thruster batteries together with continual routine maintenance.
More recently she has undergone professional polishing and waxing of the topsides together with fresh antifouling (December 2025), followed by annual servicing, recommissioning and engine checks in March 2026, including engine and transmission oil changes, filters and shaft anodes.
Powered by the uprated twin Ford Sabre 275hp diesel engines, she offers dependable performance, excellent offshore capability and the unmistakable handling characteristics for which Sonny Levi designs are renowned.
Whether viewed as an appreciating classic, an exciting weekend cruiser or a highly usable collector's boat, WAHOO represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest surviving examples of the Triana Tantarella 35.
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Accommodation
Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins and saloon conversion
Cockpit area amidships with raised seating for helm and navigator and longitudinal sofas to each side astern. Stainless steel grab rail and chart table with perspex cover forward of navigator/Co-pilot's seat. Cockpit seating upholstery in blue vinyl. Removable circular cockpit table. Cockpit coach roof has twin sliding tinted glass hatches above helm and navigator's seats.
Saloon forward (accessed via companionway with twin louvered joinery doors and hinged upper leaf with stainless steel and timber steps) with U shaped seating area and table to port. Saloon upholstery in cream coloured microfibre with navy blue trim.
Galley opposite to Starboard with Isostar refrigerator (with icebox), stainless steel sink and drainer, and Nelson Spinflo cooker with two-burner hob, grill, and oven, storage lockers for cutlery, crockery, and utensils.
Heads compartment just aft of galley to starboard with Lavac sea toilet, shower, and washbasin.
Cabin forward with V berth that Can be used as two single berths or, with infill, as a large double berth. Various teak storage units including timber joinery cabinet on the bulkhead with vertical storage for charts. The opening leaf provides an alternative chart table. Cabin upholstery in cream coloured microfibre with navy blue trim. Blue white and grey curtains to windows. Opening hatch to coach roof above.
Aft cabin (accessed via companionway with twin louvered joinery doors and hinged upper leaf with stainless steel and timber steps) with double berth and ensuite heads compartment with Lavac sea toilet, shower and washbasin, Cabin upholstery in pale green microfiber with green, white and grey curtains to windows. Various teak joinery shelves and storage units.
Construction
GRP hull with white topsides, blue transom and superstructure, and white coach roof
One of only three wheelhouse Triana Tantarella 35s built
Gold painted Cavita line
Navy blue rubbing strake
Hull stripped back to gelcoat (March 2019)
Moisture and osmosis checked
All in-service through-hull fittings replaced and redundant through-hulls removed
Professionally compounded, polished and waxed (December 2025)
Fresh antifouling applied (December 2025)
Teak-laid decks
New headlinings, curtains and upholstery
Wheel steering with twin rudders
Bennett trim tabs
Side-Power bow thruster with dedicated battery and charging system
Machinery
Twin Ford Sabre Dover Block 275HP diesel engines
Uprated from the original 250HP specification (1991)
Twin shaft drives
Three-bladed propellers
Propeller shafts replaced/refurbished during current ownership
Stern glands replaced/refurbished during current ownership
Intercoolers replaced/refurbished during current ownership
Replacement engine cooling fans
Annual engine service completed March 2026
Engine oil renewed
Oil filters renewed
Impellers renewed
Fuel filters renewed
Transmission oil renewed
Shaft anodes replaced
Engines inspected ashore before relaunch
Engines run up and checked afloat following relaunch
Electrical Systems
24volt and 12volt installations
Two domestic and two engine batteries
Battery Charger
Shorepower installation and cable
Victron battery monitor
Tankage
Twin balanced fuel tanks - 250 gallon / 1137 litres total capacity
318 gallon / 1,445 litre water tank
Water System
Water heated by engine calorifier and shore power
Navigation Equipment
Raymarine Axiom 9 & AIS (2018)
Raymarine 3D transducers (2019)
Raymarine GPS sensor (2020)
Geonav 6 Sunshine GPS
Standard Horizon GX1700E DSC VHF (2013)
Garmin Echo 500C fishfinder (2013)
Compass
Raymarine Evolution autopilot (2020)
Black leather Motolita steering wheel with Triana logo
Morse throttle controls
Full engine instrumentation
Alarms for each engine exhaust
Deck Equipment
Windscreen with wipers, washers, and demisters
Navy blue canvas cockpit enclosure
Navigation lights
Cabin lighting
Flexible chart table light
Stainless steel transom boarding ladder
Twin stainless steel and teak platforms on transom.
Stainless steel fender holders
JVC radio / CD player with Pioneer speakers
Fenders and warps
Cockpit enclosure professionally refurbished with replacement windows and zips
Freshwater pressure pump replaced
Holding tank sensor and pipework renewed
Engine room cooling fans replaced
Ground Tackle
15kg stainless steel Trefoil anchor
Stainless steel swiveling link to 27 meter anchor chain
Lewmar electric windlass
Safety Equipment
4 lifejackets
Fire blanket
2 manual fire extinguishers
Plumbed in extinguisher system in engine room
Remote controlled searchlight
Johnson bilge alarm system
Nerus gas alarm system, new gas housing and pipework
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Twin stainless steel air horns on coach roof
Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
- This vessel is VAT not applicable due to age.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is available for viewing by appointment
- © 2026 Nicolle Associates
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Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Ford Sabre
Engine Model:Dover block
Total Power:275hp
Engine Hours:1018
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Engine 2
Engine Make:Ford Sabre
Engine Model:Dover block
Total Power:275hp
Engine Hours:1018
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:10.82m
Max Draft:0.99m
Min Draft:0.99m
Beam:3.45m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Deep Vee
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 1445.66 l
Fuel Tank:2 x 568.26 l
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:2
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Meet the Seller
Adrian Nicolle
Adrian has a customer-focused, service-led background with experience growing businesses from start-ups to London Stock Exchange-listed companies. A 200gt Master of Yachts, he has raced and cruised internationally, served on the Royal Southern YC board, and was Cowes Week Chief Race Officer. He specialises in large sail and motor yachts, providing expert, trustworthy guidance before, during, and after purchase.
