There was just an older Hallberg Rassy 35' that sold for well under $35K in the Rio Dulce, there is hope! While they would have wanted to fix this boat up, it was structurally sound ... if they're not in a big hurry, the odds are on their side of finding a good boat in a depressed state of affairs! Buena Suerte! There's a Tartan 35 for sail in Punta Gorda FL in our marina for around $71K, probably a bit above their price when you add in the fix ups, but it looks to be in good shape .... on yacht world.
Cheers! Jan