Gozzard 36 (1987)

Designed by Ted Gozzard and built to exacting standards, the Gozzard 36 has long been respected as a serious offshore cruising sailboat. With her full-keel design, protected rudder, and heavy-displacement hull, she offers a comfortable motion at sea and excellent tracking in a wide range of conditions. This is a boat that inspires confidence when the weather turns and rewards patience on long passages. Below deck, the interior is warm, practical, and exceptionally well thought out for a boat of this size. The layout features a forward double berth, a convertible saloon table that creates a second double, and a generous aft single berth that serves as an excellent sea berth. With comfortable headroom, ample storage, and quality woodwork throughout, she feels solid and welcoming rather than cramped. The galley and systems reflect a clear focus on liveaboard cruising, and recent upgrades have improved reliability and self-sufficiency. On deck, she is set up for easy short-handed sailing with a well-protected cockpit and a conservative sail plan. Rigging and deck hardware have been maintained to support safe, comfortable handling and anchoring. Power comes from a reliable inboard engine with recent drivetrain updates, and the electrical system supports extended periods off the grid. This Gozzard 36 is not a dockside showpiece. She is a capable, honest cruising boat for sailors who value quality, reliability, and thoughtful upgrades, a boat ready to be lived aboard and sailed with confidence.