
The Sigma 36 is a well respected and solidly built cruiser racer. Following the considerable success of his one-design Sigma 33 cruiser-racer, introduced in 1978 as the first Sigma model, David Thomas designed the larger Sigma 36 in 1980/81 with the aim of repeating the success with a bigger version.
Although the design had an eye to racing it avoided the radical hull distortions to cheat the IOR racing rule that were popular at the time, and as a result the hull is a very elegant design giving speed on all points of sail with impeccable handling.
The wide beam of the Sigma 36 gives spacious accommodation, including a large aft double berth under the cockpit. Like virtually all David Thomas designs, the Sigma 36 is close-winded and fast, yet is easy enough to handle and sail to make a good long-distance ocean cruiser. ‘Yachting Monthly’ reviewed the design in 2001, commenting “….the Sigma 36 is beautiful to sail. There are not many yachts that can compare. She gives a huge feeling of security …. backed up by fabulous handling….”
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‘Condor’ was purchased by our family in 2004. She was used for light cruising from then until 2011 (no racing) since when she has had a significant facelift. She is now in extremely good condition for her age.
We have priced her competitively in the hope of a quick sale. With the level of care, detail, time and money that has gone into her recently – at £25,000 someone is going to get a bargain!
We are amenable to negotiation regarding transport for getting Condor to wherever she is required to go in the UK and as we are only 40 minutes from Edinburgh airport (in North East Fife), we will pick up and return any prospective buyers from/to the airport if requested. We will also contribute up to £150 towards travel expenses for whoever buys her.
She has been refurbished to a high standard to be used by our family including our 2 young boys with a view to eventually being used by my grand-children! The work was almost completed when family circumstances unfortunately meant we needed to put her up for sale.
Our aim was to make a high performance, solid, ocean cruising/racing yacht a bright, airy and comfortable family boat. The interior has an uncluttered, light, fresh and contemporary feel and we’ve made a few changes to make life cosier and more accommodating below decks.
‘Condor’ is a great boat to sail, fast and responsive yet comfortably manageable by 2 people. The self draining cockpit is extremely comfortable and spacious. Having sailed yachts with wheel steering, I find the tiller a joy to use and I frequently found myself happily sat in the aft lee corner of the cockpit easily steering the boat one-handed or with my foot! Furthermore the tiller folds right back to an upright position making the cockpit so much more spacious when not at sea. (SEE PHOTOS)
Over the last 5 years we have done the following;
Please remember ‘Condor’ has had ongoing work since 2011. Between 2004 and 2011 we added the following
Engine – Beta Marine 1006 28hp, 3 cylinder engine, 2 blade folding propeller, both new 1999.
Pressurised hot and cold water system.
2 freshwater tanks, 115 litre capacity
2 bilge pumps
Fractional deck stepped mast with new unused rigging (photo)
Boom 1996
Kemp Rodkicker
Spinnaker Pole
7 Lewmar winches including 2 speed 48 self tailing on genoa (other than on mast all serviced and cleaned)
Spare tiller
CQR anchor with chain and warp, 1 kedge anchor with chain and warp
Lofrans anchor winch (needs fitted)
2 Perrybouys
Warps, fenders and many extra lines
2 bulkhead compasses
Raytheon ST50 GPS VMG, depth, speed tridata and GPS repeater
Raytheon Plotter (never used by us)
Navtex pro (again not used by us)
Mainsail with 3 reefing points (2006)
Furlex roller reefing and rolling headsail, (2003)
Storm jib, Tri sail. (never used by us)
Large and small spinnaker with spinnaker poles (never used by us)
Old Headsails (never used by us)
All sheets, halyards etc included
2 burner gas cooker with grill and oven (2007)
Manual toilet
Shower
2 berths forward, heads to starboard and wet locker to port
Main saloon with seating converting to 3 berths
Galley to port and nav station to starboard
Spacious master double berth with memory foam mattress aft
Comfortable and spacious pilot berth
Huge and excellent Avon inflatable and Honda outboard.
Vessel name: | Sigma 36 |
Vessel type: | sail |
Designer: | David Thomas |
Builder: | Sigma |
Make: | Sigma |
Model: | 36 |
Year constructed: | 1982 |
Berths: | 8 |
Cabins: | 3 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Betamarine 1006 |
Engine power: | 28 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Crusing Speed: | 6.5 knots |
Maximum Speed: | 7 knots |
Length over all: | 10.97m |
Length at waterline: | 8.91m |
Beam: | 3.47m |
Maximum draft: | 1.98m |
Hull type: | Displacement |
Displacement: | 14680 kg |
Fuel capacity: | 35 Litres |
NB The bottomside of the hull has not been finished as antifouling can only be applied within 6 months of re-entry to the water.
Please note obviously this is NOT a caravan for sale but a yacht and was the easiest way for me to showcase it well on the internet. Therefore please ignore ‘ownership info’ and ‘management fees’ below!
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