1981 Canadian Sailcraft CS 36
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LOCATION: Kingston Ontario
Canadian Sailcraft built some of Canada’s most respected cruising sailboats, and the CS 36 is one of the brand’s standout designs. Designed by Raymond Wall and built by Canadian Sailcraft, the CS 36 became one of the company’s most popular models, with more than 60 sold within a month of its 1978 introduction and approximately 400 built overall.
The CS 36 has earned its reputation as a true sailor’s cruiser: elegant lines, quality Canadian construction, a powerful masthead sloop rig, a comfortable cockpit, and a warm, practical interior. Canadian Boating described the model as a strong blend of comfort, quality, and performance, with a layout that feels both capable offshore and inviting at anchor.
“Nite Train”, a 1981 Canadian Sailcraft 36, is a beautiful example of this well-loved Canadian classic. The seller has invested in the areas that make a boat feel special the moment you step aboard, including a new teak and holly cabin sole, refinished bulkhead, reupholstered cushions, and a refinished bottom coat, among other improvements. The result is a warm, refreshed interior with the timeless feel sailors love in a traditional cruiser, paired with the confident sailing manners that made the CS 36 such a respected design.
CANADIAN-BUILT CRUISING CLASSIC – RAYMOND WALL DESIGN – NEW TEAK & HOLLY CABIN SOLE – REFINISHED BULKHEAD – REUPHOLSTERED CUSHIONS – REFINISHED BOTTOM COAT – MASTHEAD SLOOP – QUALITY CS CONSTRUCTION +++
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| Type: | Sailboat |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1981 |
| Make: | Canadian Sailcraft |
| Model: | CS 36 |
| Length: | 36' |
| Status: | Hidden |
| Price: | $34,900 CAD |
| Location: | Kingston Ontario |
| Date Posted: | 2026-07-28 |
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PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN REBEC - KINGSTON REGION - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 2009
Canadian Sailcraft built some of Canada’s most respected cruising sailboats, and the CS 36 is one of the brand’s standout designs. Designed by Raymond Wall and built by Canadian Sailcraft, the CS 36 became one of the company’s most popular models, with more than 60 sold within a month of its 1978 introduction and approximately 400 built overall.
The CS 36 has earned its reputation as a true sailor’s cruiser: elegant lines, quality Canadian construction, a powerful masthead sloop rig, a comfortable cockpit, and a warm, practical interior. Canadian Boating described the model as a strong blend of comfort, quality, and performance, with a layout that feels both capable offshore and inviting at anchor.
“Nite Train”, a 1981 Canadian Sailcraft 36, is a beautiful example of this well-loved Canadian classic. The seller has invested in the areas that make a boat feel special the moment you step aboard, including a new teak and holly cabin sole, refinished bulkhead, reupholstered cushions, and a refinished bottom coat, among other improvements. The result is a warm, refreshed interior with the timeless feel sailors love in a traditional cruiser, paired with the confident sailing manners that made the CS 36 such a respected design.
CANADIAN-BUILT CRUISING CLASSIC – RAYMOND WALL DESIGN – NEW TEAK & HOLLY CABIN SOLE – REFINISHED BULKHEAD – REUPHOLSTERED CUSHIONS – REFINISHED BOTTOM COAT – MASTHEAD SLOOP – QUALITY CS CONSTRUCTION +++
Call now to arrange your private showing.
Dimensions
LOA: 36 ft 6 in
LWL: 29 ft 3 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
Draft: 4 ft 11 in shoal draft
Weight: 15,500 lbs displacement
Ballast: 6,500 lbs
Hull Type: Fin keel with rudder on partial skeg
Construction: Fiberglass with balsa-cored deck
Builder: Canadian Sailcraft
Designer: Raymond Wall
Tankage
Fuel: 35 gallons
Water: 70 gallons
Holding: 32 gallons
Propulsion
Make: Westerbeke
Model: To be confirmed
Year: 1981
HP: 33 HP
Hours: To be confirmed
Fuel: Diesel
Drive: Inboard / shaft drive
Electronics
Navigation electronics: To be confirmed
VHF radio: To be confirmed
Depth / speed instrumentation: To be confirmed
Autopilot: To be confirmed
Compass: To be confirmed
Sails and Rigging
Masthead sloop rig
Reported sail area: 822 sq ft
Calculated sail area: 640 sq ft using 100% foretriangle and main
I: 49 ft 0 in
J: 15 ft 0 in
P: 42 ft 9 in
E: 12 ft 9 in
Two-spreader rig noted in model review
Halyards and reefing lines led aft as model feature; verify onboard
Upgrades and Maintenance
New teak and holly cabin sole
Refinished bulkhead
Reupholstered cushions
Refinished bottom coat
Additional seller-noted improvements to be confirmed and expanded
Equipment
Full enclosure
Dinghy davits
Bow and stern pulpits
Stanchions and lifelines
Anchor windlass
Tinted cabin top hatches
Accommodation
Traditional cruising interior layout
Forward cabin with V-berth
Main salon with port settee berth
L-shaped starboard settee converting to double berth
Head aft of forward cabin to starboard
Hanging locker to port
Navigation station opposite galley
Pilot berth aft of navigation station
Warm teak interior joinery
New teak and holly cabin sole
Reupholstered cushions
Galley
U-shaped galley located to port of companionway
Stove / oven to be confirmed
Icebox / refrigeration to be confirmed
Sink to be confirmed
Galley storage lockers to be confirmed
- PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN REBEC - KINGSTON REGION - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 2009
Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.