Nauticat 36 (1984) for sale in Hamble, United Kingdom

Boat Details

Polar Bear II is a much loved Nauticat 36 Motor Sailor. She is a  mast-head, sloop rigged example. More efficient than the ketch rig as she benefits from longer sail luff lengths giving better windward performance and of course only one mast to attend to. In addition the cockpit remains uncluttered without the paraphernalia of a mizzen getting in the way.

This model is highly rated as a classic motor sailor with a comfortable motion, easily handled by a small crew. A very nice long distance, live-aboard cruising boat, be it offshore sailing or coastal cruising. She offers excellent liveaboard for extended period living, enjoying. 6 berths in 3 cabins plus wheel house. 

In summary, a Saloon, wheelhouse/sun room, Double aft cabin, Double berth forepeak, a Saloon than converts into a double and 2 heads - almost a sea side cottage. If looking at a Fisher 37, a Banjer 37, or Coaster 33, take a look at this Nauticat 36 motor sailor for sale now.

As one would expect of her age, her external teak needs TLC and must be maintained but easy for those with the right aptitude.

Dimensions

Hull, Deck & Keel

• Hand laid GRP hull in white gelcoat with Blue styling line under the gun-whale.
• Hand laid GRP Deck and wheelhouse in white gelcoat. This incorporate moulded seats in the cockpit/aft deck 
• Teak overlays on side decks, coach-roof and aft deck. needs TLC.
• Traditional moulded long keel with encapsulated ballast.
• Keel hung rudder with dual helm stations (internal & external )

Deck Equipment

• Stainless steel pulpit.
• Double bow stem head roller.
• New 12v electric anchor windlass (2024)
• CQR bow anchor
• Kedge anchor.
• Galvanised anchor chain.
• 12v Deck wash pump in anchor locker
• Mooring bollards fwd, aft and amidships.
• Alloy mooring cleats, fwd, aft and amidships.
• Stanchions with teak hand rail inc gates port and starboard.
• Stainless steel boarding ladder.
• Custom built radar/aerial gantry.
• Teak outboard brackets
• SMD 7T stainless steel dinghy davits.
• Mainsheet track with adjusble car.
• 2 x Lewmar 40 ST genoa winches.
• 1 x Harken 16ST halyard winch on coach roof
• 2 x Andersen Stainless steel #10 mast winches.
• Alloy genoa tracks with adjustable cars.
• 3 x alloy framed acrylic deck hatches.
• Large acrylic sliding hatch in wheelhouse roof.
• Lockers
• 2 x Dorade ventilators
• 2 x sliding doors to wheelhouse ( one each side)

Interior & Accommodation

• FORWARD HEADS
• Jabsco Marine WC
• Wash basin
• Shower 
• H&C pressurised water from calorifier and 240v shore power immersion.
• Storage
• AFT HEADS
• Jabsco Marine WC
• Wash basin
• H&C pressurised water

Navigation EquipmenT

• WHEEL HOUSE -
• Suunto magnetic compass
• Raymarine 2000 ST6000 autopilot with original Cetrec drive unit.
• ST60 Wind speed/direction. (2002)
• ST60 Tri-data echo sounder and Log/speed (2002)
• Icom ICM 127 Euro VHF R/T (2001)
• MER FX312 GPS linked to Autohelm (2000)
• Yeoman Plotter (2000)
• NMEA Paper print Navtex
• Rudder indicator
• Brass clock and barometer
• Inclinometer
• Flag box
• Chart light
• 12v transformer with cigar lighter socket.
• 3 x Windscreen wipers.
• COCKPIT -
• Suunto steering compass
• ST60 Tri-data combined echo sounder, Log/Speedo
•  ST60 Wind speed and direction.

Machinery & Propulsion

• Ford 2720 4 cylinder 90hp Inboard diesel engine electric ignition. Naturally aspirated.
• Fresh water heat exchanger.
• Direct shaft drive to fixed 3 blade prop via reduction gearbox.
• Rope cutter on shaft.
• Dual station single lever controls.
• 2003 Pagura 4000 4kVa generator in sound reducing box, powered by a single cylinder raw water cooled diesel engine.
• Vetus Bow thruster with dual station controls.
• Eberspacher heating installed but un-used for some while, thus requires full service and overhaul.

Rig & Sails

Rig

• Selden alloy, deck stepped 2 spreader bermudian mast.
• Fitted with Harken track and roller cars.
• Steps
• Selden alloy boom with single line reefing system
• Selden size 10 solid kicker/vang.
• Lazy jack mainsail stowage.
• Roto-stay roller furling headsail gear
• Fixed backstay
•  Stainless steel standing rigging (2024)

Sails

• Dolphin Fully battened mainsail with slab reefing. (2003)
• Crusader roller furling genoa.

Electrical Systems

• 12v ships system with lighting through out.
• 2 x 160ah service batteries (Lead acid)
• 1 x 143ah Main Engine start battery (Lead acid)
• 1 x  75ah Generator start battery (Lead acid)
• 65 amp engine alternator.
• 230v Shore power
• 201 True charger (Battery charger)
• 8001/12v Pro Watt inverter.
• 220v Generator
• 12v Horn
• Standard navigation lights. plus deck light on mast

Audio Visual

• TV in both Main saloon and Aft cabin 
• TV aerial at mast head
• Sony Stereo cassette/CD player with 6 speakers

Plumbing & Tankage

• 175 litres of fuel in 1 x steel tanks.
• 408 Litre stainless steel water tank
• Hot & Cold water

Canvas work

• Stack pack mainsail cover  with lazy jacks (2024)
• Covers
• Cushions

Safety Equipment

• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• 2 x fire extinguishers ( may need replacing)
• Fire blanket
• Flare pack ( may need replacing)
• Life sling
• 2 x horseshoe lifebuoys ( one with light/one with Danbuoy
• First aid kit
• 2 x life jackets
• Safety harness
• Boatswains chair
• 6 person canister  life raft 

Additional Equipment

• Winch handles
• Fenders
• Warps
• Boat hook
• Spare fuel tanks.