Cabot 36
Description
The Cabot 36 is a classic Canadian blue water cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architects Ted Brewer and Robert Walstrom, and originally built by Cabotcraft Industries in Sydney, Nova Scotia, from 1974 to 1978. Only 49 units were produced during this short run, as the company folded due to economic challenges, including rising fiberglass resin costs from the oil crisis and reduced government funding. Some were sold as bare hulls or kits for custom finishing. The design emphasizes seaworthiness, comfort in North Atlantic conditions, and safety for long passages, with a modified full keel featuring the signature "Brewer Bite" for improved maneuverability. Production briefly revived around 2005–2008 by Yachtsmiths International using the original molds, but no significant numbers were built. As of September 2025, these rare vessels are highly sought after by enthusiasts for their robust construction and cult following among owners, who praise their "toughness, sea-kindliness, and comfort" on extended cruises. Used examples remain available, though scarcity drives steady resale values.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Brewer |
|---|---|
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.580 ft |
| LWL | 29.670 ft |
| Beam | 11.670 ft |
| Displacement | 17800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.83 ft |
| p | 39 ft |
| e | 15.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.50 ft | 14.83 ft | 39 ft | 15.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 41.14 ft - (12539 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 87.99 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 41.46 ft - (12637 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 309.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Leech | 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 147.4 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.86 ft - (6663 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.45 ° |
| Area | * 459.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Foot | 23.83 ft - (7263 mm) |
| Leech | 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.15 ft - (6751 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.23 ° |
| Area | * 476.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Foot | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 151.31 % |
| Length Perp | * 22.44 ft - (6840 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.55 ° |
| Area | * 454.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | YANKEE |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 123.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.28 ft - (5572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.48 ° |
| Area | * 365.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | STAYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 55.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.2 ft - (2499 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 16.51 ° |
| Area | * 133.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Leech | 16.083 ft - (4902 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.49 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.97 ft - (2734 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.12 ° |
| Area | * 89.7 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.