1983 Nelson Marek 36

The 1983 Nelson Marek 36 is a 36-foot racing sailboat with a cold-molded varnished mahogany hull. The hull design incorporates a displacement shape paired with a fin keel for stability and responsive handling. The boat carries a single Universal 5424 inboard diesel engine rated at 24 horsepower, fitted with a folding bronze two-blade propeller for efficient operation.

Built from wood, this yacht reflects traditional construction methods and materials. Its beam of nearly 12 feet provides a solid platform suited to its racing heritage and sailing performance characteristics.