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From the recently resurrected Canadian Sailcraft company, this early 80's racer/cruiser is well built, with a fair turn of speed. Its few shortcomings include a shallow bilge, difficult engine access and marginal stowage.
Canadian Sail craft was founded in 1964 in, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its first boat was the 12′ fiberglass catamaran called the Scamper. Between 1967and1971, it built the George Cuthbertson-designed Caprice, a 15′ daysailer. The first boat to bear the CS marquee was the CS 22 trailer-sailer, designed by John Butler.
By 1973, the company had outgrown its facility in Toronto and moved into a 20,000 sq. ft. plant in Brampton. Owner Paul Tennyson commissioned Raymon Wall, then working for Camper & Nicholsons in England, to design the CS 27, which was introduced in 1975; by 1983, 480 of the 27’s had been built. Tennyson eventually persuaded Wall to move to Canada and become the CS inhouse designer. During his first year at the new job, Wall designed the CS 36, of which more the 400 were built. (With the advent of the CS 36 Merlin, Wall’s design is now sometimes referred to as the Traditional” model.) So attractive was the design that more than a year’s worth of production was sold out within five weeks.
Wall left CS in the early 80’s. The CS Sloop Scoop, a newsletter published by the CS Owner’s Association, reported in its January 1998 issue that the soft-spoken Wall felt “things were moving too fast for the quality required during different phases of production.” He moved to Vancouver, and has appeared at CSOA meetings.
Tony Castro, a designer who had cut his teeth with Ron Holland, became the new in-house designer, and was responsible for the CS 30, CS 34, CS 36 Merlin, CS 40 and CS 44. The company went out of business in 1990. but paid off all debts. Recently, Tennyson resumed production of the CS 40, and told us he hopes to build a limited number of CS 36’s if there is sufficient consumer interest.
The CS 36, despite its small, reverse counter transom, still looks fairly modern today, with its rakish bow, low-profile cabin and tall, singlespreader rig.
The beam of the CS 36, at 11′ 6″, is generous without being excessive. Two keel options were offered, a deep fin drawing 6′ 3″ and a shoal fin drawing 4′ 11″. Naturally, the deeper keel will make for better windward performance, but may be too deep for some cruising areas.
The semi-balanced spade rudder is mounted on a partial skeg. Some owners report problems with water in the rudder, but this is typical of foamfilled fiberglass rudders with stainless steel rudderstocks. If one notices water weeping out, usually in the area where the rudderstock enters the rudder, drain holes should be drilled in the bottom of the rudder during the offseason. Before spring launch, they should be filled with epoxy putty. Corrosion of the stainless steel plates inside shouldn’t be a problem in freshwater, but in saltwater the situation should be viewed dimly. At some point, inspection holes should be cut in the sides of the rudder, or the rudder split open for a more thorough look.
One owner completing our Boat Owner’s Questionnaire complained about the shallow bilge. The standard pump was a Henderson, fitted in the starboard cockpit locker. The problem with shallow bilges is the tendency of water to slosh out when heeled.
The displacement/length ratio (D/ L) of the CS 36 is 276, which used to be considered moderate but is rather high by today’s standards. This means the boat is at least not flat bottomed and should not pound much in heavy seas. The sail area/displacement length ratio is 16.5, indicating a fair amount of sail area to drive the boat. In combination, these two figures suggest that the boat will sail fairly fast, especially in rougher conditions which might slow lighter displacement boats.
Robert Perry, writing in his design column for Sailing magazine, noted that the CS 36 has “a rather large bustle.” He went on to explain that bustle, “is the distended portion of the canoe body directly preceding the rudder.”
We checked US Sailing IMS measurements for a half-dozen CS 36’s and found their limit of positive stability averaging about 120, which is our recommended minimum for offshore sailing. The LPS is the angle of heel at which the boat will tend to capsize (invert) if heeled further. US Sailing also calculates from this figure a Stability Index, which adjusts the LPS for the size of the boat and its beaminess relative to displacement. For the CS 36, the Stability Index is about 125. Based on this data, the CS 36 would make a good choice for an offshore boat, assuming it is sound, well maintained and skippered.
LOA: 36′ 6″
LWL: 29′ 3″
Beam: 11′ 6″
Draft (deep): 6′ 3″
Draft (shoal): 4′ 11″
Displacement: 15,500 lbs.
Ballast (deep keel): 6,500 lbs.
Ballast (shoal keel): 6,650 lbs.
Sail area: 640 sq. ft.
Disp./length ratio: 276
Sail area /disp. ratio: 16.5
Construction
The CS 36 has a solid fiberglass hull, which suited designer Raymond Wall; he told a meeting of the CSOA that he’d seen too many wet cored hulls. Structural stiffeners in the hull are foam covered with fiberglass; these are bonded to the inside of the hull and carry the keel loads. Major bulkheads are bonded to both the hull and deck; many boats with molded headliners do not have bulkheads bonded to the deck, and we think this is a liability for heavy use. So the CS 36 passes muster on this important count.
A former employee told us that early boats had problems with the deck lifting from a secondary bulkhead when the rig was cranked up for racing; Tennyson fixed all of them, at no charge, with heavier tabbing.
The deck, coachroof and cockpit are cored with balsa, which is an appropriate use of the material as these components require stiffening without adding weight.
Other fiberglass moldings include the rudder, engine bed and drip tray; toilet compartment/shower; interior modules in the forward cabin, saloon and galley; headliner in forward cabin, coachroof sides, anchor well, propane locker, life raft cover and hatches. We think all of these components are best made of molded fiberglass except the berths/settees, which we prefer to see built up of marine plywood and bonded individually to the hull. But the economics of production boatbuilding dictates cost savings and this is most easily achieved by reducing the man-hours required to assemble wood parts. Excessive use of molded liners and structures makes it more difficult to customize the interior, and fiberglass is not as good for thermal or acoustic insulation as wood. Condensation and mildew problems are more severe. In a worst case scenario, poor design or engineering of big interior modules can inhibit access to certain areas of the hull.
According to Kevin Moore, who worked at CS for many years, the hulldeck joint is an inward flange; 5/16″ bolts, located on 4″ centers, pass through the L-shaped toerail.
Other construction details are generally good, including backing plates on deck fittings, a stainless steel stemhead with rollers that is designed to carry a 35-lb. CQR anchor double rail pulpits and lifelines (a few owners said the swim ladder needs an extension), four opening portlights (and four fixed), chainplates bolted to 5/8″ steel tapping plates laminated in fiberglass buttress webs, 3 -gallon aluminum fuel tank, port and starboard water tanks totaling 83 gallons (one report says 75, and another owner said the tank below the V-berth was for water, which he converted to a holding tank, suggesting that not all boats had the same tank set-up), anodized spars and Lewmar winches. A few owners complained about the solid aluminum stanchions, recommending replacement with stainless steel.
Kevin Moore noted that early models had brass gate valves on bronze through-hulls, and that later models had Marelon ball valves. Brass gate valves should be upgraded quickly. He also said that the anchor well “tended to fill up in heavy sailing, and the hinges were always a difficult fit.” On the plus side, the well was constructed with thick plywood laminated to the floor for mounting a windlass.
With few reservations, the construction of the CS 36 is above average and suited for offshore sailing.
The accommodation plan is straightforward with no unusual features. It works. Forward is the expected Vberth. Moving aft, there is a head with shower and hanging lockers. The standard toilet was a Wilcox-Crittenden and a 32-gallon holding tank was provided. In the saloon is an L-shaped settee to starboard and settee/berth to port. The starboard settee converts to a double berth, giving a total of six berths. Outboard are cane-paneled lockers and bookshelves. There is quite a bit of teak, so the interior is rather dark. The white fiberglass surfaces do break it up a bit, however.
The dining table is floor-mounted, which should make it more robust than the type that folds up against the bulkhead. Aft to port is the galley with a three-burner stovetop and oven, 9-cubic foot ice box, single sink, trash bin and stowage in outboard lockers. Bob and Linda Cardinal, cruising their CS 36, Cardinal Sin, in the Pacific, said, “The galley has proven itself as an excellent offshore galley with everything within easy reach.” They added extra handholds.
Opposite is the navigation area with chart table and three drawers. All drawers, said the Cardinals, must have additional backup hooks or fasteners to keep them closed in rough weather. The nav seat is the head of the quarter berth, immediately aft. Shelves forward of the nav table hold books and some electronics. The electrical distribution panel is outboard and handy to the navigator’s seat. While it would be nice to have a separate, dedicated nav seat, one can’t have everything, even in 36 feet. But a number of owners complained about lack of more storage space. Anton Imling of the CS Owners Association said the interior liner is partly responsible. The Cardinals, however, made modifications to the seatback lockers and said they now “are able to carry adequate stores to complete any of our longer legs.”
A thoughtful feature is the oilskin locker to starboard of the companionway, which is also accessed from a cockpit seat locker.
Ventilation is via the four opening portlights, two deck vents and the saloon and forward cabin hatches. Several owners noted that these hatches open aft, and that they wished they could be opened in both directions for improved air circulation. Headroom is 6′ 4″.
Performance
The cockpit of the CS 36 is T- shaped, which always presents pluses and minuses: shortened seats for sleeping vs. easier access around the steering pedestal and, in the case of the CS 36, to the primary winches.
Halyards are led aft to winches on the after edge of the coachroof. Winches include Lewmar 43’s for the genoa, a 40 for the main halyard, a 30 for the jib halyard, a self-tailing 16 for the mainsheet and a 16 for the reefing pennant. All except the 16 for the mainsheet are two-speed. Though expensive, any of these can be upgraded to self-tailing models. A number of owners said the 43 primaries are too small.
The mainsheet traveler is in the cockpit, recessed into the seat. This makes it handier to the helm, but obstructs access to the companionway. An optional arrangement located the traveler track on top of the coachroof, where it is out of the way but reached only by crew forward in the cockpit. This also complicates dodger installation. And mid-boom sheeting requires more purchase.
Rod rigging and a backstay adjuster were optional. Because the backstay fastens low on the transom, the adjuster isn’t convenient to operate.
Owners generally rate speed, seaworthiness and stability as above average to excellent. “When the rig is balanced, she will steer without assistance,” said one owner.
Another owner said he can carry his #1 genoa up to 18 knots of wind. The Cardinals said the boat will heave to under mainsail alone, in winds up to 50-60 knots. Imling said most owners use a 135% genoa on a furler, okay for light air when trimmed properly.
The PHRF rating for the CS 36 ranges from about 114 to 132, with most at 120 seconds per mile. For comparison, a J/35 rates in the 70’s and an old Columbia 36 about 160.
Overall, owners admire the boat’s speed and easy handling, not only at the helm, but in trimming sails from the comfortable cockpit. Reports also indicate that she is easily steered by a wind vane or autopilot.
The engine is a Westerbeke 30 diesel. Engine access is rated by owners as poor to good; from the front by removing the companionway ladder, and from either side, which requires removing side panels. A few owners said they’d like a bit more power for working into head seas. One thought the problem might be in the standard folding prop, which he thought was either too small or incorrectly pitched.
The CS 36 was considered quite modern in 1978, yet its clean lines still look good today. Construction is very good, both in terms of glass work and interior joinerwork. Problems with the boat are few. While most owners reported no hull blisters, one owner said his boat had a bad case of the pox.
Rudders have been a source of concern for some owners, so prospective buyers should have them checked carefully by the surveyor, as well as the usual suspects-delamination in the deck, engine, bulkhead tabbing and the like. And be sure to upgrade any brass gate valves found on through-hulls.
A 1979 CS 36 sells in the low $40’s, a 1986 model in the mid $60’s. Compared to any equivalent boat you could buy new today, these prices are quite affordable. That is why only a few thousand new sailboats of this size and larger are sold each year. The used boat market has many good values, and the CS 36 is one of them.
Owners Comments
“Standard hardware and installation is top notch. Fiberglass work is flawless. Systems installation is standard. The boat is clearly capable of offshore cruising, but lack of stowage space limits range.”
-1982 model in Southern California
“Design makes a practical dodger impossible. Upgrade genoa winches to at least Lewmar 52’s.”
-1983 model in Long Island Sound, New York
“The CS 36 is a comfortable cruiser/racer for two to four people. Excellent galley. Good layout and large, well-insulated cooler. Exterior is easy to care for because them is no teak on deck. It’s a better offshore racer than around the buoys.”
-1984 model on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island
“I consider this the best built boat in North America. Beautiful, fast, good cruising amenities. I would recommend it to anyone.”
-1982 model in Florida
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I have sailed a 1983 CS 36 Traditional for 2 years on Lake Superior and it sails very fast and very nice comfortable ride to weather in significant seas. Engine access is excellent as long as you remove the necessary panel needed. The head and galley are the size a 42 foot cruiser usually has. The ice box -frig is enormous and well insulated. Traditional Nav station is large. The Dodger and full enclosure custom fit is great. Teak is nice interior and no wood outside to maintain.
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A very nice boat that the family has enjoyed for years. Unfortunately the owner has passed. He was a Viet Nam veteran who survived one hell of a hard tour of duty. I am also a Viet Nam vet but I had an easy tour. I was lucky but Don wasnt. It might seem strange to post this kind of message in a boat for sale ad but I think its pertinent as this boat helped a veteran recover and gave him some happiness. Sailing a boat does that for us. This boat is in the water in Sioux Harbor , Portage des Sioux MO. She comes with a very good trailer, all her sails and even a spare outboard.
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
Successor and similar to, the original O’DAY 23 (w/pop top companionway). The O’DAY 23 (all versions) was in production for more than 10 years and was one of the company’s most popular models. Also built in Brazil and sold under the same name.
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S2 11m vs. Canadian sailcraft 36 (CS36)
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I have found a new boat to consider, The CS 36 I thought I had decided on the S2 11m but now I have found the CS 36. It looks to be of simular type and constuction, a little faster and perhaps more suited to open water. It is longer, narrower, deeper and taller. If you have any info or oppinions I would love to hear it. I plan on mostly coastal cruising and Bahamas.
Contact Mainesail. He is a featured site contributor and a real maintenance guru. He has a CSC 36T and I am sure he can tell you EVERYTHING about one. Biggest negative seems to be poor engine access. http://closereach.com/csoa/csarticlegob01-05.pdf
I own a cs36T - Love the boat. Engine access is fine actually as you can reach the entire thing without contorting yourself once you remove the side panels. Admittedly, if you are alone and have to work on something that requires you to be on one side of the engine and then another, it can be annoying to step up out of the lazerette and go down back into the boat, but that doesn't happen all that often. Most tasks only require access from one side or the other. Before buying mine, I looked at a couple S2's. Really liked them as well, but never found the exact right one. Things to watch for on a CS36T would include: -Blisters - Many have had blister jobs to one extent or another -Thru hulls (gate valves) - If not already addressed -Locker & Seahood lids (These tend to rot out - decks overall dont seem to have much of an issue) - Easy job to fix though. The only other place is around the mast collar & molded dorade box - check for wetness here too - these are repairable, but more involved. -The Westerbeke W30 (aka BMC1.5) engine is great (Cheap and available parts from UK or Tractor dealers). I have heard the later W33 engines though had cracked piston issues. -Wiring - Its being kind to say factory wiring was sub-par.
BTW - There were 2 models - The CS36T (Traditional) and Merlin. Merlin came later, were cored, more expensive, more modern layout and lighter. I have never sailed on a Merlin, so can't talk to that one.
Thanks for the good info Bob & Wetass. I think I may need to keep looking and just buy the first good one of either I find. I do want to ask wetass what you think of the wet locker by the qtr birth, is it worth the space you loose for the bunk? Also the chart table is very tall and looks like it chops the room off loosing openness. I like the big windows of the S2 but what does anyone think of the integrity, can they be beefed up?
The 36t is an older but functional layout. We have never lacked space, felt crowded or run out of storage room and thats with 5 of us (wife and 3 kids - 9 year old and two 7 year olds) on up to 5 week cruises. The chart table doesn't seem to chop up the space and is convenient for electronics, reference books, charts, etc. Its usable. There is a noticeable difference in interior living space between a modern 36 footer and the 36t. That being said, the layout is well thought out - handholds are in the right spot and you can move about down below and not get in each others way. Its efficient, just not as spacious as some boats now. The exception is probably the v-berth - its a bit tight getting in and out if there is someone else up there with you, but once in the berth there is plenty roomy. You can't go wrong with either boat in my opinion.
Oh yea - the wet locker - For this design, it not only provides a great spot to put rain gear, but also allows you to sit upright when you work on the starboard side of the engine - without it you would be laying on the bunk trying to lift off the manifold and heat exchanger - so not only functional for storage, but necessary for ease of engine access/maintenance.
I knew Maine had an encyclopedia on his boat handy. By the way, I was merely quoting a review article regarding engine access, so no doubt Maine is in the right. The only other comment I saw was that the boat has a shallow bilge. That is a plus and a minus. Plus that it is easy to maintain clean and dry and therefore non-smelly. Minus in that water can get out of the bilge onto the sole. Regarding safety and the port sizes of the S2 36. It would definitely be an issue for me if I was going blue water sailing. You are likely okay island hopping, but for more than that the CS36T has the advantage. The S2's ports are just held on with silicone.
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For Sale - 1984 CS36t - Great Condition ready to sail away!
For Sale - 1984 Canadian Sailcraft 36t - Asking $40,000 - I bought this fantastic boat last summer, intending to move on to it full-time, but as happens in life, plans have changed, and we need to sell this beloved vessel. She was surveyed in July 2022, and no issues were found. I installed an electric head and a new B&G Vulcan7r chart plotter. New sheets, main, and genoa. Had plans to redo the non-skid and paint the transom. She is currently demasted and on the hard at Campbell's Boatyard At Jack's Pt in Oxford, MD. They can do a showing anytime and review what we had planned if you want to follow that path. The CS36 is a great boat that makes a great weekender or full-time live aboard. Only draws 4'11", making it great for the bay to the med. If you have any questions, please ask. Specs: "Knotts" CS 36 Traditional - 1984 shoal draft keel LOA 36'6" LWL 29'3" Beam 11'6" Draft 4'11" Displacement 15500 lbs. Ballast 6650 lbs. S.A. 640 sq ft. D/L 276 S.A./Disp 16.5 Tankage: diesel fuel: 40 gal. water: 80 gal. holding: 20 gal. Propulsion: Westerbeke 35-D (2005) 2000hrs. V Drive (Serviced Dec' 22) 2-blade Max Prop feathering propeller Sails: North full batten main with 3 reef points 110% Jib - North Marathon series 140% Genoa Jib with foam luff - North Sail Cruising Gennaker with snuffer - North Sail Tides Marine mainsail track Forespar telescoping whisker pole Forespar carbon fiber spinaker pole Deck: 1x19 SS standing rigging with Stalock lower fittings (2019) 50 ft. double spreader mast - Isomat Lewmar winches Harken backstay adjuster ProFurl headsail furler (2019) Harken traveller Lewmar H3 1000 Watt Horizontal Windlass 110 ft. of BBB chain and 150 feet 5/8 in. 3 strand nylon anchor rode saltwater washdown pump Anchors: 35 lb. CQR type. 22 lb. Danforth type spray dodger Bimini at the helm (2022) Steering: SS cable replaced and old wires kept as spare Hull: All fiberglass hull with balsa-cored deck. Aluminum toerail. Eight Lewmar Ocean series opening portlights Two Lewmar opening hatches All new 'proper' seacocks partial skeg hung rudder external lead keel (shoal draft 4'11") Cabin: 6 Berths, two closets multiple cabinets and drawers for storage Hillerange 3 burner propane stove Head: Groco Marine toilet, head sink, and shower sump pump deep kitchen sink Icebox with sump pump (could be converted to refrig) Henderson Mark V maual bilge pump and Rule 1500 electric bilge pump Electronics: Raymarine ST 4000 electric autopilot. (drive and head units have been replaced 2020) B&G Depth and Speed Icom VHF radio: IC-M604 Furuno Navtex Receiver: NX300 Icom AIS transceiver: MA500 TR Garmin chart plotter at Nav station - GPS Map 172C B&G Vulcan7r at the helm with US East Maps loaded Electrics: Paneltronics DC/AC Electrical panel (upgrade in 2002) Lifeline 4D AGM batteries x 2 for house West Marine type 31 for starter battery Balmar model 90-100 high output alternator Balmar ARS-5 multistage regulator Xantrex Freedom 20 2000 Watt inverter/charger with Echo charge Heart Link 2000 Battery monitor Xantrex inverter/charger Remote panel LED navigation lights
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1989 Canadian Sailcraft CS36
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With A Little TLC, You Can Sail and Live Aboard in Bliss!
Have you dreamed of sailing and living aboard a truly capable classic. Bermuda, Bahamas...your destination is yours to choose with full confidence that this fast, sturdy, Merlin 36CS can get you there and beyond, safely and comfortably.
Most prominent features include:
- New Standing Rigging (2019)
- New Running Rigging (2018)
- Keel -Stepped Mast
- Lines to Cockpit Helm for True Single -Handed Sailing
- 2 Roomy Cabins - Sleeps 4 Comfortably
- Fully Equipped Galley with Double Sink
- New Dodger & Bimini Top (2020)
- New 10'6" Bris Dinghy (2020)
- New Stackpak (2020)
- New Batteries (2020)
- New Electric Windlass (2020)
- Newer Electrical Panel (2017)
- Heavy Duty (below) Autopilot
- New Nature Power Wind Generator (400W - uninstalled)
SEPTEMBER PRICE REDUCTION: While it has undergone routine maintenance and bottom cleaning, this vessel has not been operated for several months which has resulted in a few items in need of attention. That said, if you're looking for a true, blue water cruiser worth the updates, this CS36 is well worth your consideration.
Contact Joe Maiella, Edwards Yacht Sales for more information.
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Model: 1989 Canadian Sailcraft CS 36 Merlin
Type: Aft-Cockpit Sloop
Accommodation: 2 Private Double Cabin, settee converts to double, 1 head.
Draft: 5 ft 2 inches
Beam: 11.5ft
Mast Height: 53ft
Weight: 13000lbs
Ballast: 6000lbs
Keel: Lead shoal-draft fin
Rudder: Skeg hung
Hull & Deck: Fiberglass
Designer: Tony Castro
Engine Yanmar 3GM30F Installed: 2001 Direct Drive 2500 hours 3 Blade folding J-Prop Fuel injector Pump 2017 Fuel injectors 2017 Exhaust hoses replaced 2014 Razor 500 fuel filter Spare 2 blade fixed prop Tohatsu 9.8 outboard engine with BRIS 10.6 feet Dingy 2020 Water & Coolant pump Replaced 2020 Starter Replaced 2018 Numerous hoses replaced 2020 Numerous spare parts (gaskets, filters, belts, impellers, etc.)
Tankage 150 Gallons Fresh Water 40 Gallons Fuel 24 Gallons Holding Tank
Accommodation New upholstery 2003 (professionally cleaned 2020) Teak and holy cabin sole New Holding tank with plumbing and new macerator pump 2018 Jabsco Manuel Head 2019 Hatches Replaced 2004 All LED light Four 12v Camframo Fans. One in each cabin and one in the saloon. One as a spare
Galley Sylvania Microwave Three Burner Force 10 LPG stove Top Loading EZ KOLD air/water cooled Refrigerator with DB50 compressor Top Loading Ice Box or Storage Double stainless steel sink with Hot and Cold Hot Water Tank Propane shutoff Water filtration system capable of 1 micron filters. Spares on board. Pressure water 12 volt pump replaced 2020 Under cabinet LED light 2019
Electronics Garmin GHP 12 Type 1 Linear Drive, Below deck autopilot with control Garmin 440s chart plotter with Airmar depth sounder Standard horizon eclipse VHF with DSC at helm Standard Horizon GX2150 VHF with AIS Uniden submersible handheld VHF 2019 New 2020 Stereo deck with new Cockpit speakers LED navigation Lights Ritchie compass reconditioned 2006
Electrical New Wiring By ABYC Certified Electron and New Electrical Panel 2017 Three 50 foot 30 amp shore power cord Four 6 volt Duracell batteries new 2019 One start battery 2018 Three 80 watt Shell Solar Panels Xantrex 1500 watt inverter Mastervolt 40 amp battery charger
Mechanical 2000 GPH RULE bilge pump Two Anderson manual bilge pump Bilge blower Deck & Hull 45 LB Mantus Anchor 2015 200 feet 5/16 chain 2015 25 pound Danforth anchor Dual Bow Roller Anchor lift Dolphin 1000 watt windlass with remote 2019 Targa stainless steel arch with dingy davits, solar, antennas Aluminium slotted toe rails Dodger, Bimini, and Stack Pack 2020 Aft Swim Platform with hot & cold Transom Shower Swimming Latter Unicellular foam cockpit cushions Folding Canvas cushions deck seats Cockpit table Magma stainless steel BBQ 2020 Two vented propane lockers Whitlock Steering Interlux interprotest expoxy barrier coat and 66 antifouling paint Stanchions and lifelines Fenders and dock line Three 10 pound propane tanks Very Spacious Lazarette
Sails and rigging All lines lead AFT for safety and convenience Running rigging 2018 Isolate aluminimum spar, keel stepped, duel spreader mast removed inspected 2013 Profurl roller furling Full battened main with the reefing points Stack pack and lazy jacks new 2019 Standing rigging 316 stainless steel 2010 Harken mainsheet traveller 2008 Manual 4:1 boom vang Two lewmar #46 two speed self tailing primary winches Two lewmar #43 two speed self tailing Halyard winches 7 rope clutches Garhauer adjustable jib sheet cars on Lon deck track
Safety equipment 4 auto inflatable life jackets with built in Harness 2020 4 safety tethers 2020 Port and starboard Jacklines 2020 Man overboard floatation with strobe 2018 Propane detector with solenoid shutoff at tank Two co2 detectors Aft cabin and Forward cabin 2 Fire Detectors Emergency tiller Three fire extinguishers First Aid Kit
Additional Nature Power wind turbine 400watt new in box (not installed) Includes all necessary parts to install -wiring -pole -controller Two person Kayak (K2 Brand) 2020 Tool bag with lots of hand tools 2019 Cordless power drill 2019 Books (Nigel Calders, Bahamas Cruising Guide 2020, Sailmakers Apprentice, Riggers Apprentice, 12 Volt Bible, etc..) Dingy safety features (anchor with rode, paddles, repair kit, pump, lifejackets, vhf, etc...) Sail repair kit (needles, palm protect, thread, books, cloth, etc..) Electrical repair kit (multi meter, solder gun, solder, terminal connectors, strippers, etc..) Two Fishing rods with holders, Lures, spare line, Gaff, etc.. everything to catch tuna, wahoo, mahi because we caught them with the gear on the boat.
Immediate or long term projects: The UV protection on the head sail. Seller bought lots of extra material that's on the boat for this project so it matches the dodger and Bimini. Seller was recently quoted 350$ for the replacement of the UV since the material has already been purchased.
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Offering the best selection of CS boats to choose from. ... CS 36 boats for sale. Save Search. Clear Filter Make / Model: CS - 36. Location. By Radius. By Country. country-all. All Countries. Country-CA. Canada. All. All 25 miles 50 miles 100 miles 200 miles 300 miles 500 miles 1000 miles 2000 miles 5000 miles.
Find more information and images about the boat and contact the seller or search more boats for sale on YachtWorld. ... 1981: Make: CS: Model: 36 Traditional: Class: Cruiser: Length: 36ft: Fuel Type: Diesel: Hull Material: Fiberglass: Offered By: Pat Sturgeon Yachts Ltd. Description. 1981 CS 36 Traditional.
This well-maintained sailboat seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering a truly enjoyable sailing experience. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice, the Canadian Sailcraft 36 Traditional promises comfort, stability, and reliable performance on the open waters.Key Features:Classic Design: The 36 Traditional boasts a timeless ...
1981 Canadian Sailcraft CS36T The CS 36 is an exciting, high quality, versatile yacht, designed by Raymond Wall and built by Canadian Sailcraft. This well-outfitted vessel is a fast and comfortable cruiser, ideal for the Great Lakes. Rhumb Line easily sleeps six passengers on new interior upholstery. The cutter rig and new 130% genoa foresail ...
The 36 became known as the CS 36 Traditional when the CS Merlin was introduced in 1987. Production of the two 36 footers, overlapped for nearly a year. Diesel engines varied from the original Westerbeke 30-hp, to a 33-hp Mitsubishi and later, a 28-hp Volvo. SHOAL DRAFT VERSION: Draft: 4.92'/ 1.50m. Displacement: 15650 lbs./7099 kgs.
The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet
Model Merlin 36. Category Racer Boats. Length 36'. Posted Over 1 Month. 1988 CS Canadian Sailcraft Merlin 36 "Magic" is a one owner boat that was lovingly cared for, but she is ready to find a new owner for many more adventures. This Merlin 36 has upgraded winches, an ST6000 Autopilot, rod rigging and a tall rig with a true two cabin layout.
Pre-Owned 1981 Canadian Sailcraft CS 36 cruising sailboat for sale in Harrison Township, Michigan (near St. Clair Shores). View 336 photos, features and a very detailed description. ... The 1981 CS 36 is a traditionally designed boat with pleasant lines and pleasant proportions. The boat has sleeping accommodations for up to 5, a galley, and a ...
Offering the best selection of CS boats to choose from. ... CS 36 Traditional boats for sale. Save Search. Clear Filter Make / Model: CS - 36 Traditional. Location. By Radius. By Country. country-all. All Countries. Country-CA. Canada. All. Tutte 25 km 50 km 100 km 200 km 300 km 500 km 1000 km 2000 km 5000 km.
The CS 36 Used Boat Review. Canadian Sailcraft (CS Yachts) of Ontario, Canada was a respected builder of quality sailboats for more than 25 years. Although the company went out of business in the early 1990s, the CS 36, produced from 1978 through 1987, remains popular with sailing enthusiasts both north and south of the border.
The CS 36, despite its small, reverse counter transom, still looks fairly modern today, with its rakish bow, low-profile cabin and tall, single-spreader rig. The beam of the CS 36, at 11′ 6″, is generous without being excessive. Two keel options were offered, a deep fin drawing 6′ 3″ and a shoal fin drawing 4′ 11″.
Canadian Sailcraft used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 1981: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 diesel inboard; ... 19' Flying Scot Flying Scot 19 Sailboat Lake Fairview Marina Orlando, Florida Asking $29,495.
Contact. +49 (0) 421 620 83 32. In-Stock. Canadian Sailcraft 44 Apache. Tampa, Florida, United States. 1977. $198,440. Sailcraft Apache 44 CatamaranLocation: Tampa Bay, FLS/V Retreat Time is a Florida-based 1977 Sailcraft Apache 44 catamaran for sale by its owner. Redesigned with electric propulsion, beachable, the deck layout and rig offer a ...
The PHRF rating for the CS 36 ranges from about 114 to 132, with most at 120 seconds per mile. For comparison, a J/35 rates in the 70's and an old Columbia 36 about 160. CS 36 side view. Overall, owners admire the boat's speed and easy handling, not only at the helm, but in trimming sails from the comfortable cockpit.
The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet
Canadian Sailcraft. Canadian Sailcraft is a yacht builder that currently has 11 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 2 new vessels and 9 used yachts, listed by experienced yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: Canada, United States and Greece. Models currently listed on YachtWorld range in size and length from 30 feet to 44 feet.
11.56'. 5.92'. Washington. $39,000. Description: 1981 C&C 36. Looking for a sailboat that can take you on an adventure through the stunning San Juan Islands? Look no further than this C&C 36!
hunter 1980 33' cherubini fort lauderdale. Sep 5, 2011. #1. I have found a new boat to consider, The CS 36 I thought I had decided on the S2 11m but now I have found the CS 36. It looks to be of simular type and constuction, a little faster and perhaps more suited to open water. It is longer, narrower, deeper and taller.
The CS36 is a great boat that makes a great weekender or full-time live aboard. Only draws 4'11", making it great for the bay to the med. If you have any questions, please ask. Specs: "Knotts". CS 36 Traditional - 1984. shoal draft keel. LOA 36'6" LWL 29'3" Beam 11'6" Draft 4'11" Displacement 15500 lbs.
View a large selection of Canadian Sailcraft boats for sale at Edwards Yacht Sales, the source of brokerage boats and yachts on the web. Edwards Yacht Sales. 866.365.0706; Facebook; YouTube ... 1981 Hatteras 48 Motor Yacht Vero Beach, FL, US $198,750. 1996 Tiara Yachts 3500 Express Miami Shores, FL ...
Year 1981. Make Canadian Sailcraft. Model CS36T. Category Sailboats. Length 36'. Posted Over 1 Month. 1981 Canadian Sailcraft CS36T The CS 36 is an exciting, high quality, versatile yacht, designed by Raymond Wall and built by Canadian Sailcraft. This well-outfitted vessel is a fast and comfortable cruiser, ideal for the Great Lakes.
This boat is in need of engine repairs or re-power. Boat has $12,000 in navigation/electronics in 2023. Engine runs hot and may have outlived it's useful life. Estimates for re-power are $30k to $40K. Looking for quick sale to someone willing to undertake repairs. Otherwise boat is in fair to good condition. If interested, call Phil 603.498.5846
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