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day charter ou pernoite no veleiro paraty-rj crowther 36 review
Catamaran · 35 ft (11 m) · Paraty
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Key specs
- Builder
- day charter ou pernoite no veleiro paraty-rj
- Model
- crowther 36
- Length
- 35 ft (11 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
A capable 1980s Crowther catamaran with strong sailing pedigree, shoal-water access, and generous deck volume for day charter or short cruising. Expect lively performance and practical livability rather than modern luxury or the forgiving manners of a newer production catamaran.
Pros
- +Light, efficient multihull design with good speed potential
- +Shallow draft suits coastal and tidal cruising
- +Wide beam gives useful deck space and stable at-rest platform
- +Three cabins make it workable for small groups or overnight use
Cons
- −Older design can feel sparse compared with newer charter cats
- −Interior comfort depends heavily on refit and maintenance standard
- −Performance handling may be lively in stronger wind conditions
- −Specs for this specific boat are limited, so onboard fitout is uncertain
The Crowther 36 is an older-generation multihull design associated with light displacement, a broad beam, and efficient sailing performance. In practice that means a boat that should track well, point respectably for a cruising cat, and feel quicker and more responsive than heavier charter-oriented yachts. Its 1986 build places it in a period where simplicity and sailing ability often mattered more than interior volume or refined finishes.
On the water, a Crowther catamaran of this size is typically valued for shallow draft, good initial stability, and easy access to sheltered bays and coastal anchorages. Handling is usually straightforward in moderate conditions, but the boat can become more demanding in windier weather if the sails are not well managed, especially given the responsive multihull platform.
For comfort and livability, the listed three-cabin layout for up to six guests makes it suitable for day charter or short overnight use, but expectations should stay realistic for a 35-foot boat from the mid-1980s. Space is usable rather than luxurious, and the quality of the refit will matter more than the original specification. As a charter proposition, value is strongest when the boat is well maintained and presented as a characterful, sailing-focused alternative to newer mass-market cats.
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