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North Castle 36
Designer: Ted Gozzard  ·  Builder: North Castle Marine Ltd.  ·  First built: 1989
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About the North Castle 36

Relatively little documentation has surfaced about the North Castle 36, making it something of an elusive entry in the sailboat world. What can be reasonably inferred from the name and size class is that this is a mid-range cruising sailboat, likely suited to coastal and nearshore passages where comfort and manageable handling take precedence over outright performance. A 36-foot hull typically strikes a practical balance between interior liveability and ease of single-handed or short-handed sailing, making boats in this range popular with weekend cruisers and those embarking on extended coastal voyages. Without a well-documented production history or widely published specifications, prospective buyers should approach the North Castle 36 with thorough due diligence. Seeking out existing owners, class associations, or archived marine surveys would be valuable steps before committing to a purchase. A professional marine survey is especially recommended given the limited publicly available data. If you have encountered this vessel in person or have access to documentation, contributing what you know to the Keel Index community can help future researchers piece together a more complete picture of this understudied design.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.75 ft / 11.20 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 4.75 ft / 1.45 m
Displacement 17,000.00 lb / 7,711 kg
Ballast 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 891.00 ft² / 82.78 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Gozzard
Builder North Castle Marine Ltd.
First Built 1989
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Performance Ratios
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
21.64
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
30.3
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
1.87
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. 7.28
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. 1.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
North Castle 36 ★
36.8 ft
Cooper 367
36.6 ft
Najad 361
36.7 ft
Passport 37
37.0 ft
LWL
North Castle 36 ★
29.5 ft
Cooper 367
28.5 ft
Najad 361
30.4 ft
Passport 37
29.6 ft
Beam
North Castle 36 ★
12.0 ft
Cooper 367
12.0 ft
Najad 361
11.5 ft
Passport 37
11.9 ft
Displacement
North Castle 36 ★
17 lbs
Cooper 367
13 lbs
Najad 361
16 lbs
Passport 37
17 lbs
Ballast
North Castle 36 ★
6 lbs
Cooper 367
5 lbs
Najad 361
7 lbs
Passport 37
6 lbs
Sail Area
North Castle 36 ★
891 sq ft
Cooper 367
Najad 361
Passport 37
673 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
North Castle 36 ★
21.6
Cooper 367
Najad 361
Passport 37
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
North Castle 36 ★
Cooper 367
39.6 %
Najad 361
42.7 %
Passport 37
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
North Castle 36 ★
30.3
Cooper 367
Najad 361
Passport 37
31.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
North Castle 36 ★
1.87
Cooper 367
Najad 361
Passport 37
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
North Castle 36 ★
Cooper 367
255
Najad 361
264
Passport 37
Hull Speed
North Castle 36 ★
7.3 kts
Cooper 367
Najad 361
Passport 37
7.3 kts
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