1985 Cape Dory 36'

2020: 

New SS Engine exhaust manifold 

Electrical work 

Service all Seacocks

New PSS Shaft Seal and Cutlass Bearing (with spare)

Repack Rudder Stuffing Box

New Bottom Paint

Bilge pump w/ high water alarm

LED lights throughout

2021: 

300Ah AGM Battery Bank

2) 100Ah Solar Panels 

Isotherm Drop in Fridge

Custom Sails from Precision Sails: 115% Genoa, Staysail, Triple Reefed Full Batten Main

250 ft 5/16 HT ACCO Chain  and 100 ft 3/4 rode

Fortress Stern Anchor and Rope Rode

V-Berth Cushions

2022:

All new Standing Rigging by Kim Weir

New Mast Step

Second set Cockpit Winches: Lewmar 30ST on Spartan solid brass pedestals

Vesper AIS compatible antenna 

• Original Hood Asym Spinnaker 
• Garhauer outboard crane boom
• Emergency Tiller 
• Harken MKIII Roller Furler
• Cockpit Cushions
• VHF Radio with DSC
• Garmin Chart Plotter
• Raymarine ST6002 (STX5) Wheel Pilot
• Raymarine Depth Transducer and Speed Log Wheel
• Lemmar H2 Dual Windlass with Manual Option
• 44lb Genuine Bruce Anchor, 250ft 5/16 HT Chain and 100ft 3/4” Rode
• Xantrex 1000W Charger/Inverter 
• Spinnaker pole track 
• Fortress Rear Anchor and Rode

• Over $2000 in spares and project parts not yet installed

The Perkins 4.108 is a time tested diesel engine. These workhorses are known to outlast the vessels they have been installed in. The 4.108 is a low pressure engine which is ideal for a sailing vessel that travels short distances before setting sail and shutting down the mechanical propulsion. As with all older engines some wear and tear is expected. The owner has priced the vessel with engine repairs in mind. The fuel pump has a small leak as does the rear main seal. A qualified mechanic can fix these items in the water, or the new owner may opt to haul the engine and bring to a rebuilder. In its current state the engine runs strong and is safe for coastal cruising. 

The Cape Dory 36 is a unique vessel in that it offers the best of both worlds - comfortable coastal cruising as well as safe passage making to distant shores. A notable Carl Alberg design with a full keel (cutaway forefoot) and a shallow draft, the CD 36 is known for decent upwind performance. This yacht design was on the pre-qualified list for the Golden Globe Race. 

Cape Dory Yachts was founded way back in 1963 in New England by sailor and engineer Andrew Vavolotis starting out with a little 15 footer. Through the years the company has forged a great reputation for building sturdy vessels that are safe at sea, simple in layout and easy to handle. Outside of Cape Dory’s pocket cruiser offerings 30 feet and below, the Cape Dory 36 stands out as being the next most popular. Perhaps this has been due to their versatility as both great offshore boats as well as being well suited for weekend and coastal cruising.

The design comes from Carl Alberg, a legendary name in cruising yacht design of the old age before designers like Perry redefined what a cruising sailboat should look like during the boom years of the 1970s and 1980s. Alberg’s design influences came predominantly from the Scandinavian folkboat which emphasized seakindly and well mannered sailing characteristics at the sacrifice of internal volume and initial boat stiffness. The Cape Dory 36 follows this tradition with a narrow beam, low freeboard, large overhangs, and a full keel with a cutaway on the forefoot.

The boat is built strong and a quick check of the heavy rig reveals a cutter configuration which emphasizes offshore work. Yet for the coastal cruising type, these boats are nimble and easy to sail. They have a usefully shallow five foot draft which makes for great bay hopping. The interior is considered cramped by modern standards but livable for couples on extended voyages; reserve the six berths for those social weekends away.

Under sail they track well to windward exhibiting a tendancy to be initially tender which lengthens their effective waterline before stiffening up. The low freeboard concedes a relatively wet ride. On long downward runs, again they track relatively well, except in quartering seas. In chop, expect some amount of hobby-horsing.

Construction has always been top notch throughout and with excellent interior joiner work. Note significant changes were made to the deck and interior arrangement in 1987. Owners haven’t reported any areas of weakness or bad years, and through the years the boats have earned a loyal following.

Cape Dory Yachts ceased operations in New England in 1991 selling the molds for the 36 to Robinhood Marine who continued production with refinements on a semi-custom basis. In total 165 Cape Dory 36s have been built.

The Cortado has been measured by our agents "Santa Barbara Style" with plumb bobs. The preliminary measurements came back at 39' 1" LOA and 11' 1.5" BOA. These are as accurate as possible, however the SB waterfront department must officially measure the vessel for any slip assignments. This vessel would fit in a 35' slip with a slight modification to the bow pulpit/anchor roller and/or transom equipment. Otherwise will require a 40' slip. 

The Ventura Isle Marina where she is currently berthed will consider slip permit reassignment at the managers discretion. 

Santa Barbara slip permits may be available, please contact the listing agent for more information on permit pricing and availability. 

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.