1981 Canadian Sailcraft 36 | 36ft

1981 CS 36 – Well-Equipped Cruiser with Extensive Upgrades Live Aboard

A classic Canadian-built 1981 CS 36, thoughtfully upgraded for comfortable cruising and extended time aboard. Known for its solid construction, excellent sailing characteristics, and practical interior, this CS 36 has benefited from significant system improvements and recent maintenance, making it a turnkey option for coastal cruising or liveaboard use.

Overview

• Year: 1981

• Model: CS 36

• Engine: Westerbeke 30 diesel

• Engine Hours: ~3,000

• Saltwater Use: Twice

• Ownership: Owned since May 2023 - previous ownership not noted

• Dinghy: Included (2024)

Mechanical & Electrical

• Westerbeke 30 diesel engine

• Victron monitoring system

• Inverter

• Bluetti electric generator with additional solar panels

• Solar power system (200W)

• Electric anchor winch

• New bilge pump (2025)

• New water pump (2025)

• Hot water heater (to be installed)

Navigation & Electronics

• Upgraded instrument panel

• BlueSky radio at cockpit and navigation desk

• Standard Horizon VHF

• Horizon depth meter

• New compass (to be installed)

• USB outlets in cockpit

• Mounted television

• Indoor / outdoor AVM sound system

Sails & Rigging

• Mainsail: Lee (2018)

• Genoa: KSL (2021)

• Spinnaker: North (1981)

• Genoa #2: (1981)

Deck & Cockpit

• 75 feet of anchor chain

• 3/4 enclosed bimini

• New bimini vinyl (2025)

• Refinished teak cockpit flooring

• Aft-mounted propane barbecue

• Dinghy included (2024)

• Davits: No

Interior & Comfort

• CoolBoat hatch air conditioning system

• Refinished teak interior flooring (2023)

• Folding saloon table

• Additional outlets at navigation desk

• Jabsco vacuum toilet

• 3-burner gimballed propane stove with oven

• Porthole opening windows (3 of 6 installed)

Highlights

• Extensive electrical and comfort upgrades

• Tastefully refinished teak throughout

• Strong sail inventory with newer primary sails

• Well-suited for cruising, weekends aboard, or liveaboard use

This CS 36 combines classic lines with modern systems, offering a rare opportunity to own a proven cruiser that has already had many of the big-ticket upgrades completed.