Rustler 36

TheRustler 36, designed by Holman & Pye over 30 years ago has carved itself an enviable reputation as an elegant, long keeled offshore cruising yacht. With examples of the design cruising in all parts of the globe the yachts are now sought after by those aspiring to set off on serious offshore adventures.A much loved example of the class theRustler 36TALWYN completed a circumnavigation in a previous ownership. The current owner has enjoyed adventures around the UK before settling on the west coast of Scotland where she had spent many years cruising the coast and Islands. Now reluctantly offered for sale as her owner ‘swallows the anchor’ her extensive inventory includes:Hull finished in original white gelcoat, professionally polished spring 2023.Hull finished below waterline with conventional antifouling, applied spring 2023Beta Marine B35 marine diesel engineAerogen 4 wind generatorTrojan 6VDC deep cycle domestic batteriesHydrovane windvane self-steering systemRaymarine ST4000+ tiller pilot systemRaymarine ST60 navigation instrumentsRaymarine E120 classic chart plotter with 4Kw Raymarine radar scannerFuruno GP-32 standalone GPSIcom IC-M421 DSCVHFComar CSB200 class B AIS transponderFuruno NX-300 NavtexForce 10 galley range, two burner and over with pan clampsPlanar/Autotherm 4Kw diesel fired blown air heating system.Stainless steel standing rigging with chromed bronze rigging screws. Fully replaced 2013.Profurl C350 roller reefing system on forestay for Genoa fitted new 2021Tides Marine low friction mast trackRocna 20kg with 65m (G40 grade) chain rodeLofrans 1000w electric windlassAvon Redcrest inflatable dinghyLying ashore theRustler 36TALWYN is available for immediate viewing by prior appointment.OWNERS COMMENT:“I purchased Talwyn in 2013 as I was attracted by the virtues of the Rustler 36, and in those 10 years I have sailed her some 15,0000 miles and she has live up to her reputation.Cruised  the  West country, Irish Sea and SW Scotland before basing her in NW Scotland where she has become well known.  Further afield I have extensively sailed the Northern Isles (I have contributed to the editing of the CCCs sailing directions for the area).  ‘Going foreign’ we have visited the Faroe Islands, and the Norwegian coast north from the Bergen area to the Arctic Circle.Talwyn has proved to be an easily handled yacht – passage making has generally been with only one person on watch – with controls within easy reach, she has a comfortable motion at sea, and made some good passage times for a heavy long keel yacht.  I have had no difficulty sailing her single handed.   The good tankerage makes extended cruising away from base possible.In harbour she has a very comfortable saloon and usable galley, and with excellent storage space.I am only parting with her as increasing infirmity due to age makes continuing with sailing unwise””Show More