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….”
Condor’ was purchased by our family in 2004 and since then has been used for light cruising on the West Coast of Scotland from then until 2022 (no racing) with an onshore lay up for a refit between 2011 and 2017 (the reason it took so long was I had a new (but extremely old house to do up and 2 children under 4!). She has been used very little since 2004.
During the refit, our aim was to create a bright, airy and comfortable family boat. The interior has an uncluttered, light, fresh and contemporary feel and we made a few changes to make life cosier and more accommodating below decks.
We have priced her competitively in the hope of a quick sale. We had an insurance survey done on her in September 2023 which is available to serious prospective purchasers.
‘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.
She is currently on the hard at Creran Marine north of Oban .
Updated equipment and improvements
Engine – Beta Marine 1006 28hp, 3 cylinder engine 1999
Removed and serviced including new mounts 2019. Last serviced in 2021. Filters changed in 2023. Engine not the shiniest but never had any issue with it and very reliable.
3 blade folding propeller 2019.
Batteries functioning but likely needing replaced soon.
New Tri-data Raymarine instruments i50 & i60 Depth (Below decks repeater) 2018
Cobra VHF 2016
Tiller autopilot 2017
Rigging replaced 2015 (only used for 6 years due to launch in 2016 and boat ashore during Covid)
Mainsail 2006 with a canvas StackPack added in 2010. New UV strip on 2003 Genoa 2018
New tiller and cover 2019
Keel studs replaced 2020
New solid wood mainsheet track 2019
New curtains 2020
Saturn Sails Sprayhood refurbed 2023
Refit between 2011 and 2017;
Between 2004 and 2011
Details/Inventory
Pressurised hot and cold-water system.
2 freshwater tanks, 115 litre capacity
2 bilge pumps
Spars and Rigging
Fractional deck stepped mast, rigging replaced in 2015.
Kemp Rodkicker
Spinnaker Pole
Deck equipment
7 Lewmar winches including 2 speed 48 self-tailing on genoa
Spare tiller
CQR anchor with chain and warp, 1 kedge anchor with chain and warp
Lofrans anchor winch
Warps, fenders and many extra lines
Navigation Equipment
2 bulkhead compasses
Tri-data Raymarine instruments i50 & i60 Depth
VHF Radio with GPS.
Sails. Main and Genoa in good condition (onboard for inspection if required).
Mainsail with 3 reefing points (2006)
Furlex roller reefing and rolling headsail, (2003 – UV strip replaced in 2018)
Storm jib, Tri sail. (never used by us)
Large and small spinnaker (never used by us)
All sheets and halyards etc included. (NB, one running backstay needing replaced although these are arguably not required anyway).
Domestic equipment and accommodation
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
Everything onboard included in sale other than the picture frame in saloon.
Not onboard but included in sale. (Photos available)
Spinnaker pole
Floating rope.
3 serviced fire extinguishers
Avon inflatable with oars included.
Cigarette lighter powered portable fridge.
Previous survey by Richard Schooling in 2015 also available if required.
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| 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 |
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