Nonsuch 36
Hinterhoeller Yachts · designed by Mark Ellis Design · 1983
fin keelCat rigCanada
The Nonsuch 36 is a 36-foot cat rig sailboat designed by Mark Ellis Design and built by Hinterhoeller Yachts, first launched in 1983.
General
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Mark Ellis Design |
| Years built | 1983 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Cat rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 36.00 ft10.97 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 33.75 ft10.29 m |
| Beam | 12.67 ft3.86 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.50 ft1.68 m |
| Displacement | 17,000 lb7,711 kg |
| Ballast | 6,500 lb2,948 kg |
| Sail Area | 742 ft²68.9 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.96 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 38.2 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 197 Light
Comfort Ratio 25.9 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.97 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.8 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
$37,500 typical range $30,000 – $45,000
⚠ 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.
