1988 CS 36 Merlin

The CS 36 Merlin is a 1988 fiberglass cruising sailboat with a beam of 11.5 feet and a single Volvo Penta diesel engine of 28 horsepower, delivering cruising speeds near 7 knots. The yacht carries a classic design suited to coastal and offshore sailing, with wide weather decks and oversized, robust hardware throughout.

Below deck, the layout centers on two cabins and one head. The forward cabin features a vee berth with a cedar-lined hanging locker to port and a head positioned to starboard. The main saloon combines a port bench settee with an L-shaped starboard settee that incorporates a folding leaf to create a double berth; the saloon table expands with two leaves for dining. A nav desk faces aft to starboard. The aft galley, positioned to port, makes efficient use of space by extending partially under the cockpit settee, with integrated refrigeration, stove, pull-out drawers, and organized cupboard storage.

The aft cabin on the starboard side holds a double berth, hanging locker, and custom cabinet, with excellent engine access provided by a hinged cover. The cockpit area features a traveller mounted forward of the helm station for easy control and a boarding ladder for water access.