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Cs 36
Designer: Raymond Wall  ·  Builder: Canadian Sailcraft (Can)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Cs 36

Designed by Raymond Wall and built by Canadian Sailcraft from 1978 to 1987, this 36-footer represents a well-balanced approach to coastal cruising and club racing. With 400 hulls produced over nearly a decade, the CS 36 earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking a versatile performer that could handle weekend races and extended cruising with equal competence. The design features a fin keel with rudder mounted on a partial skeg, providing good directional stability while maintaining responsive handling characteristics. At 15,500 pounds displacement with 6,500 pounds of ballast, she offers reassuring stability for coastal passages while remaining lively enough for spirited sailing. The fiberglass hull with balsa-cored deck construction delivers strength without excessive weight. Her masthead sloop rig carries 822 square feet of sail area, giving her adequate power in light to moderate conditions. The moderate comfort ratio of 29.47 suggests reasonable motion at sea, while the capsize screening value of 1.85 indicates good stability for coastal work. With a hull speed of 7.25 knots, she'll keep pace with similar-sized cruiser-racers. This Canadian-built yacht appeals to sailors wanting a capable coastal cruiser that won't embarrass itself at the yacht club's Wednesday night races, offering the versatility many sailors seek in a mid-sized sailboat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.50 ft / 11.13 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.25 ft / 8.92 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Displacement 15,500.00 lb / 7,031 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 822.00 ft² / 76.37 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/rudder on partial skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG w/balsa cored deck
Designer Raymond Wall
Builder Canadian Sailcraft (CAN)
First Built 1978
Last Built 1987
Number Built 400
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 126
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 21.23
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 41.94
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 276.51
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 29.47
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.85
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.25 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.9
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,201.90 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.53
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.00 ft / 14.94 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 42.75 ft / 13.03 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.75 ft / 3.89 m
SA Fore 367.50 ft² / 34.14 m²
SA Main 272.53 ft² / 25.32 m²
SA Total (100%) 640.03 ft² / 59.46 m²
Est. Forestay Length 51.24 ft / 15.62 m
Mast Height (DWL) 52.83 ft / 16.10 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Westerbeke
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 30
Fuel Capacity 35 gals / 132 L
Water Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
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