CS 36 Merlin
CS Yachts · designed by Tony Castro · 1986
fin keelMasthead sloopCanada
The CS 36 Merlin is a 36-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by Tony Castro and built by CS Yachts, first launched in 1986.
General
| Builder | CS Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Tony Castro |
| Years built | 1986 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 36.00 ft10.97 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 29.17 ft8.89 m |
| Beam | 11.50 ft3.51 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.25 ft1.91 m |
| Displacement | 13,000 lb5,897 kg |
| Ballast | 5,590 lb2,536 kg |
| Sail Area | 608 ft²56.5 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.60 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 43.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 234 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 24.9 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.96 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.2 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$38,500 typical range $31,000 – $46,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
