1999 Carroll Marine 1D35

You feel it as soon as you grab the wheel—this 1D35 is all about feedback and balance. Relentless has that perfectly sorted cockpit where everyone knows exactly where to plant their feet on a breezy offset leg, and the low, clean house keeps visibility wide open for the driver. The traveler, primaries, and pit all fall naturally to hand, so maneuvers stay crisp even with a mixed crew. Below, it’s all business: light, open, and easy to access systems for quick tweaks between races. The rig geometry rewards trimmers who like to fine‑tune, and the boat’s light displacement means you’re planning early and holding speed through awkward chop while heavier boats are still wallowing.

A 1D35 shines in conditions where you need to accelerate fast out of the tacks and stay on the step down long, lumpy legs. The narrow hull and slippery underbody let you slice through afternoon chop while the powerful rig keeps you driving in marginal downwind angles. Short-handed weeknight racing benefits from the simple, efficient deck layout and moderate loads, while full-crew regattas can really exploit the boat’s groove upwind and surfing potential off the breeze. With its responsive helm and easily driven hull, this design turns the typical breeze-on race course into a playground, rewarding active crews who like to push hard every leg.