Nauticat 36

Cutter-Rigged Pilothouse Ketch

Lying: Tønsberg, Norway | Registered in the Norwegian Ship Register

A classic Finnish-built 1985 model motorsailer designed by Wilho Aarnipalo and constructed by Siltala Yachts Oy. The Nauticat 36 is widely regarded for its solid hand-laid fiberglass construction, long-keel directional stability, high motion comfort, and outstanding all-weather capability. The protected pilothouse with 360° visibility, dual helm stations, and manageable ketch (or cutter-ketch) rig make her an excellent choice for comfortable coastal and longer-distance cruising, particularly in northern waters. She combines the practicality of a motorsailer with surprisingly good sailing performance and the warm, high-quality teak interiors for which Nauticats are famous.

This particular 1985 example has been well maintained throughout her life and has been in the current ownership for the past eight years. She shows the benefit of significant upgrades, especially to the electrical and navigation systems, and presents with bright, beautifully lacquered teak joinery of the best Nauticat quality.

Key Features & Upgrades

• Navigation & Electronics: Chartplotters (inside and outside), hydraulic autopilot with dual stations plus remote control, radar, AIS, updated VHF, 24 V bow thruster.

• Electrical: New batteries (2025) with advanced Victron monitoring system (Cerbo GX with display).

• Comfort: Newer three-burner gas cooker with oven, cool box.

• Safety: Newer life raft, fixed bathing/boarding ladder with two bathing platforms, opening in the aft rail for easy access.

• Deck: Fixed aft-deck benches with practical storage, electric anchor windlass with anchor stowed under the bowsprit (a practical and secure arrangement).

• Sails & Rig: Cutter-rigged ketch. Mizzen, mainsail and roller-furling genoa in good condition. Additional stay for staysail/cutter jib, track for self-tacking jib.

Accommodation

• Two good berths in the aft cabin.

• Spacious pilothouse with excellent 360° visibility and comfortable seating.

• Steps down to galley and saloon/dining area forward of the pilothouse.

• Forward heads with WC, washbasin and shower.

• Double berth in the forward cabin.

* Generous storage throughout.

The interior benefits from the light, high-quality lacquered teak that distinguishes the better-kept examples of this model.

Machinery

Ford Lehman 90 hp diesel – a well-regarded, robust and reliable engine with approximately 4,200 hours. Shaft drive.

The yacht is fully ready to sail and in commission. She has been carefully looked after over the years and is presented ready for her next owner’s adventures.

Located in Tønsberg, Norway. Seller is open to all sensible offers. Contact us for further details, inventory list or to arrange a viewing.