1983 Nonsuch 36 | 36ft

It is with great sadness that I am putting my Nonsuch 36 up for sale. It is hull #3 and was built in 1983. I have owned MeSays for 22 years and have put heart and soul and pocketbook into the boat. The boat and INA (International Nonsuch Association) have been my passion during that whole period. The boat is a turn key cruiser. All systems are operable and most have been either been replaced or rebuilt other than the hull and the mast. Me Says was the test boat for the 2020 review of the Nonsuch 36 in the late Good Old Boat magazine. In addition, in the latest insurance survey by a well known Los Angeles Surveyor in 2021, the boat was rated "beautifully kept by a dedicated owner". The boat is insured with an agreed upon value of $100,000 which is a testament to the boat's condition knowing how hard it is to insure older boats.

The boat sails extremely well and guests marvel at the speeds reached downwind as well as upwind. The sail was replaced in 2021 with a custom full batten tri-radial cut Ullman sail and the boat comes with a second sail which was converted from a quarter batten sail to a full batten sail in 2021 and has the Strong Track slides. Most running rigging was replaced in 2022 with dyneema lines, as well as all blocks and the Harken 46 electric winch being replaced that year. A new “stack pack” sail cover was added in 2022, custom made for the boat and the sail falls into the

cover when lowered. The mast has been inspected on an annual basis and is in excellent shape. The cockpit custom cockpit cushions are blue sunbrella matching the other covers. They have not been used since I bought the boat so they are in excellent condition.

The engine was replaced in 2019 with a Westerbeke 56 diesel which has approximately 200 hours. Three new group 31 AGM batteries were installed at that time. The boat has two fuel tanks which carry about 80 gallons. The tanks were cleaned in 2024 and all new fuel was added. The engine oil has been changed annually so the oil is clean. The engine has a remote oil filter making oil changes easier.

The hull is the original grey with a blue boot-stripe gel coat which sparkles and recently dings were repaired. All exterior teak has been religiously professionally varnished every six months.

The dodger and covers for the four cabin top hatches were replaced in 2025 and the polycarbonate hatch glass was replaced in 2018. There is a new and never used bimini and center piece with windows to see the top of the mast with all stainless steel frames and a partial enclosure.

The boat has ten opening hatches in excellent condition. Additional ventilation is provided by four cowl vents with teak dorade boxes and two solar fans in the cabin top. The boat is extremely dry inside because of the excellent ventilation.

The boat has Atkins and Hoyle davits with rigging and comes with a brand new in the box West Marine dinghy. There is a 6 horsepower Nissan four stroke outboard with a new tank and hose and an electric trolling motor. The boat has a Garhauer motor lifter which converts to the base for a Weber grill. There is also a gorgeous teak boarding ladder which attaches on the starboard side at the gate.

A Vetus windlass is at the bow and the 200 feet of 10 mm chain was added in 2008. There are four anchors, a 20 kg bruce, a 35 Lb Delta, a CQR and a fluke traditional lunch hook. Chain and additional anchors are stored below deck in a chain locker reachable thru a door inside the boat. There is a teak anchoring platform at the bow.

At the helm there are six instruments for wind, electronic compass, VMG, below deck autopilot, knot meter and depth. All navigation electronics were replaced in 2017 and the head unit was replaced in 2022 by Garmin. The MFD is a Garmin 9 inch display with sonar connected. At the chart table there are two VHF radios including a radio with AIS receiver. One is from 2010 and the AIS radio was installed in 2017. There is also a Garmin chart plotter at the chart table and there a two personal rescue beacons.

The propane locker at the stern has three nearly new ten pound propane tanks and there is a hose to connect the large tanks to the custom barbecue.

Me Says is a sturdy and beautiful boat in excellent condition.