The Cs 36 merlin is a 36.0ft masthead sloop designed by Tony Castro and built in fiberglass by CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) between 1986 and 1990.
100 units have been built.
The Cs 36 merlin is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
Model | Cs 36 merlin | ||
Length | 36 ft | ||
Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.66 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 43 % | ||
Displ. / length | 233.82 | ||
Comfort ratio | 24.88 | ||
Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 29.17 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 13000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5590 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.24 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 608 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 325.33 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 282.43 sq.ft | ||
I | 45.50 ft | ||
J | 14.30 ft | ||
P | 39.50 ft | ||
E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 25 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 70 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) | ||
Designer | Tony Castro | ||
First built | 1986 | ||
Last built | 1990 | ||
Number built | 100 |