CS Yachts 36 Traditional 1988 $54,950.00 CAD *

Description

Some boats are bought for a few seasons. Others become part of the family. The CS 36 Traditional belongs firmly in the latter category.

There are boats that come and go with the trends, and then there are boats like Canadian Sailcraft’s CS 36 Traditional; designs that have earned a loyal following because they simply get everything right. Built during the golden era of Canadian yacht construction, and one of the last CS 36 Traditionals to leave the factory, this cruising optimized example offers the strength, comfort, and sailing characteristics that have made the model one of the most respected cruiser-racers ever built for the Great Lakes and beyond.

Designed by Tony Castro, the CS 36 Traditional combines spirited performance with exceptional balance and a forgiving nature. It is one of CS Yachts’ most popular models. Over 60 were sold within a month of it’s launch with about 400 CS 36 Traditional models built between 1978 and 1987.

The Traditional interior layout offers warm teak joinery, generous storage, and a practical arrangement that remains as functional today as when the boat was launched. Whether your plans involve a sunset cruise, a weekend at anchor, or an extended passage, this CS 36 feels equally at home.

Above deck, thoughtful upgrades make life aboard easier and more comfortable. A custom hardtop bimini forward and canvas extension aft provides outstanding protection from the elements while integrated solar panels quietly keep batteries topped up. The electric windlass makes anchoring effortless, while the roller furling headsail allows easy sail handling whether sailing shorthanded or with family and friends.

At anchor, refrigeration keeps provisions cold for extended cruising, and the recently installed B&G electronics provide modern navigation capability and sailing data that rival most boats. The result is a classic Canadian yacht with the comfort and convenience expected by today’s sailors.

The CS 36 is renowned for its solid hand-laid construction, skeg-hung rudder, seakindly motion, and excellent performance under sail. It is equally capable of making miles on a breezy afternoon, crossing Lake Ontario in comfort, or spending a relaxing week exploring distant anchorages. Owners have long appreciated these boats for their blend of confidence-inspiring handling, robust construction, and timeless good looks.

With limited examples of this quality becoming increasingly difficult to find, this late-production CS 36 Traditional - possibly the klast one off the line - represents an opportunity to own one of Canada’s finest cruising sailboats; updated where it matters while retaining all of the character and craftsmanship that made the Canadian Sailcraft name legendary.

Highlights Include:

• One of the last CS 36 Traditionals built
• Shoal-draft fin keel
• Volvo Penta engine
• Custom hardtop bimini with integrated solar panels
• New B&G electronics package
• Roller furling headsail
• Electric windlass
• Electric winch
• Refrigeration
• Proven Tony Castro design
• Beautiful teak interior
• Strong hand-laid fiberglass construction
• Ideal for Great Lakes cruising and beyond

Timeless design, proven capability, and modern upgrades come together in this exceptional CS 36 Traditional—a boat ready to create memories for decades to come.

Additional Equipment

Extras:

- Hard top bimini with solar panels

- Extended canvas enclosure

- Power windlass

- Power winch

- Full chain anchor rode

- Magma BBQ

- Davit for dinghy motor

- Spare headsail

- Canvas enclosure

- Cockpit cushions

A 2024 survey is available. 

Work completed since 2024 survey:

- Sanded hull and applied new ablative paint

- New bulbs and lights on the mast

- New B&G Vulcan chart plotter, Triton digital display, and wireless wind tarnsducer

- New batteries (2 x house, 1 x start)

- New lifelines

- New lines - foresail, traveller, boom vang

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.