The Cs 36 merlin is a 36.0ft masthead sloop designed by Tony Castro and built in fiberglass by CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) between 1986 and 1990.
100 units have been built.
The Cs 36 merlin is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cs 36 merlin | ||
| Length | 36 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.66 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.82 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.88 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5590 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.24 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 608 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 325.33 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 282.43 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.30 ft | ||
| P | 39.50 ft | ||
| E | 14.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 70 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) | ||
| Designer | Tony Castro | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 100 |