Rustler 36

Rustler Yachts

Overview

Price

£80,000 inc.

Year Built

1993

Model

Length

10.77

Berths

Lying

Falmouth, UK

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Specification

Name

Rustler Yachts

Model

Builder

Rustler Yachts

Designer

Holman & Pye

Hull Material

GRP

Beam (m)

3.35

Draft (m)

1.68

Displacement (kg)

7623

Engine

Yanmar

Engine HP

Engine Hours

1500

Cabins

Berths

WC/Heads

Overview

Design and Pedigree

The Rustler 36 is a classic bluewater cruising yacht with a long-standing reputation for strength, balance, and offshore capability. With her blue hull, teak decks, and wheel steering, she embodies the traditional Rustler aesthetic while offering a practical and confidence-inspiring platform for serious cruising. Because of this, the Rustler 36 continues to be highly sought after by experienced sailors.

Ownership History

This Rustler 36, named ‘Younge Rustler’ is now in her third ownership and has a well-documented history. She was previously sold through Red Ensign in 2017, and again to her current owners in 2022. As a result, her background and care history are well understood, which adds reassurance for prospective buyers.

Hull, Deck, and Steering

The yacht presents in the classic configuration, with teak decks and wheel steering, offering both security and comfort on longer passages. The deck layout supports safe movement forward, while the cockpit feels solid and well protected at sea.

Rig and Sailing Systems

She benefits from a very strong equipment inventory, set up with offshore cruising in mind. Key features include Hydrovane wind self-steering, mast steps, and a Rutland wind generator. In addition, she has new standing rigging fitted in 2025, which is a major plus for future ownership and offshore planning.

Mechanical and Ground Tackle

Power is provided by a 35hp engine, offering dependable propulsion when required. Anchoring is well supported by an electric windlass, which makes handling ground tackle easier and safer, especially when cruising short-handed.

Cruising Readiness

Overall, this Rustler 36 has been equipped and maintained for real cruising rather than marina use. Because many key systems are already in place, she offers a straightforward and well-prepared ownership proposition.

Location and Viewing

The yacht is currently berthed on the Clyde in Scotland and is available for viewing by appointment.

Please contact our Falmouth office on 01326 313143 for further details or to arrange a viewing.

Equipment and Information

Hull and Deck

Blue GRP hull. Original gelcoat finished then professionally sprayed with blue Awlgrip 2015/16.
Off white GRP deck and coach roof moulding.
Teak laid side decks, cockpit sole and seating
Self draining gas locker at transom
Wintered on hard 2022-23, 23-24 and 24-25. Antifouling, hull and prop anode replaced and checking/servicing sea cocks 2025.
Featherstream propeller greased 2025
Fender skirt (2021).
Seven fenders and bow fender.

Deck Equipment

Edson Cobra wheel steering with Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 autohelm.
Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 autohelm autopilot head replaced 2022
Hydrovane windvane steering (new 2018).
Lewmar V2/3 anchor windlass, deck foot switches and Lewmar V1/2/3 gypsy drum manual recovery kit (stored below) – all new 2018 .
CQR 45lb anchor with calibrated 60m 3/8 chain (new 2018)
Fortress FX-16 anchor with 8m 10mm chain and 39m 18mm plait (new 2018, stored below)
Bruce 15kgm anchor new 2023 warp and Chain
New buoy mooring line (2m 10mm chain with anchor plait spliced either end) – stored below.
Genoa sheet tracks.
Air vent dorades with stainless steel protectors.
Two Lewmar 30ST winches at companionway
Two Lewmar ST40 sheet winches
Lewmar 30 genoa winch on mast.
Access gates in guard rails, port and starboard sides.
Stainless folding boarding ladder, may be located at port or starboard access gate.
Teak grab rails on coach roof.
Six mooring cleats, bow, midships and stern.
Plastimo dinghy/tender with cover in purpose-built teak cradle with restraining web straps and stainless steel ratchets.
Yamaha 2hp outboard.
Manual bilge pump by steering position.
Demountable cockpit table, may be stored below.
Covers for wheel and pedestal (2018), Hydrovane, anchor windlass and outboard (2019),
New sprayhood with grab handles and storage pockets (Sunbrella, 2022).
Boathook mounted on transom

Machinery

Yanmar 3HM35 35hp diesel engine with 1578 engine hours run as of March 2025
Engine access from behind companionway steps, starboard cockpit locker and port quarterberth.
Engine instruments located on cockpit coaming.
HMI propeller shaft seal and aquadrive flexible coupling.
Darglow Featherstream propeller with updated pitch cassette 2023. New sacrificial anode
Installed 2025
New calorifier and pipework 2018.
Mastervolt AGM batteries (new 2018), 2x130aH (domestic) and 1x70aH (engine cranking). Sterling Power Pro Charger Ultra,
SAMLEX E-pert Pro battery monitoring instrument and battery selector switch, new 2018. New AC panel controlling charger, 240v immersion heater and 240v sockets, 2018. Batteries can be charged from engine, shorepower and windvane generator.
Rutland 914I Windcharger with HRS1 Charge Regulator, mounted at transom (2018).
Eberspacher diesel warm air cabin heater mounted in cockpit locker with exhaust on transom. New 2023

Rigging and Sails

45ft anodised aluminium mast, 215x138mm section.
Folding mast steps.(2018)
13ft boom, 145x105mm section
Rod kicker.
Walder boom brake (2018)
Mainsail (2010) by Sanders. Fully battened with three reefs. Single line reefing back to cockpit.
Inspected and washed by Saturn sails winter 22-23 “life expectancy of this saleshouldn’t be a concern in the forseeable future”
Mainsail cover (Sunbrella 2020) with lazyjacks.
Genoa 137% by Sanders with Furlex 300 roller reefing (2011). Inspected and washed by Saturn sails winter 22-23 “life expectancy of this saleshouldn’t be a concern in the forseeable future.
New suncover to foot and Leech”
Cruising chute and snubber, snatch blocks and sheets.
Storm jib (attachable to removable inner forestay)
Spinnaker.
Spinnaker pole stored on front of mast
Standing rigging renewed completely by Fairlie Riggers April 2025 and running rigging and lazy jacks renewed where necessary namely :- replace topping lift 10mm, replace spinnaker halyard 12mm, Replace genoa halyard 10mm, replace lazy jacks, replace guard wires with 4mm 1×19 wire incl all new wire and swage terminals. 2025.

Navigation

AT COCKPIT:
Raymarine 12 Pro-S Axion MFD with Lighthouse software, housed in Scanstrut Scanpod at wheel (2018) with Navionics charts.
Raymarine ST60 instruments (Wind, Close-Hauled Wind, Boat Speed, Depth, Compass) at companion way.
Raymarine Quantum radar, mast mounted (2018), display on Axiom.
Autohelm controller in cockpit coaming by steering position.
Compass

AT CHART TABLE:
Raymarine ST60 Graphic Display instrument repeater
ICOM IC-M506 VHF Transceiver
Iridium 9522-P Satellite Phone
ICS NAV 6 V2 NAVTEX
Raymarine AIS 350/650 with AIS 100 splitter, masthead antenna shared with VHF radio. AIS display on Axiom.
Red Box mini comms hub, connected to sat phone, wifi Bat and instrument network.
Antenna for sat phone, Navtex and wifi on transom.
Aqua-signal series 34 LED masthead anchor and navigation light new 2025
Compass Riviera BU4 new 2024

Accommodation

SALOON:
Centreline folding dining table with central storage compartment.
‘L’ shaped dinette seating to port side (with removable lee cloth), extends to form double berth.
Linear seating to starboard with removable lee cloth.
Storage above and behind seating to port and starboard.
240v socket.
EbersbacherCabin warm air heating outlet.
Opening deck hatch (Lewmar Ocean).
Fixed portlights to coach roof.
Downlighters in cabin roof.
FM/AM/Bluetooth radio with stereo speakers
Traditional ships clock and barometer

GALLEY:
Double stainless sink, pressurised hot and cold mixer tap and hand pumped freshwater tap, all new 2018.
TECMA Marine Gas Cooker (Model Nelson), gimballed, two burners, oven, grill and fiddles, new 2018.
Refrigerated cold box with WAECO Cold Machine CU55 compressor, cold plate and thermostat control, all new 2018.
Twin 240v sockets
Galley safety strap anchor points.
Numerous over counter and under counter storage cupboards.
Additional fold-down wooden flap at galley work surface.
Vent over galley.
Red/white light over sink/cooker, 2020.
AC electrical control panel and Eberspacher warm air heating control.
Gauges for fuel and water at companionway steps.

NAVIGATION AREA:
Forward facing half Admiralty chart size chart table with lifting lid. Side access for charts and storage cupboard under table.
12v outlet
Red light.
Navigators seat with storage below.
Navigation equipment as listed.QUARTERBERTH:
Large single, full length adult berth. Stowage under and shelf on hull.
Wet locker can be rigged when berth not in use
Portlight opening to cockpit.
Access to bilge pump, new 2018.FORWARD COMPANIONWAY:
Access to forward cabin.
Access to heads compartment on port.
Storage locker to starboard.FORWARD CABIN:
Double ‘V’ berth with stowage under. In-fill cushion for ‘V’ berth.
Warm air heating outlet below in-fill area.
Over bunk storage cupboards on both sides.
Drawer unit with cupboards beneath and above. Vanity mirror.
Reading lights for both berths.
Lewmar Ocean opening deck hatch.
Access to anchor locker (chain storage and windlass motor)HEADS COMPARTMENT:
Moulded sink unit with cupboards under and mirrored cupboards above.
Pressurised hot/cold mixer tap/shower extendable head, new 2021.
Manual switch for shower sump pump.
Red/white overhead light, 2020.
Jabsco Marine Toilet Unit, new 2018, including pipework.
Lewmar Ocean opening hatch to deck.

HANGING LOCKER:
Opposite heads.
Rail for hanging clothes, further storage at bottom with hit/miss ventilator.
Light.
Open storage shelf above.

Safety

Seago Cruiser – plus 4-man canister liferaft, transom mounted in stainless cradle, new 2024
Offshore flare pack, new 2022.
Lifebelt with Sirius Buoyant light
Danbuoy holder
Foghorn and pump.
Emergency navigation lights.
Seago MOB Recovery belt and line.
MOB lifting tackle, using toping lift, designed and made by owners.
Baltic adjustable jackstays, from front of cockpit to foredeck, port and starboard.
Crewsaver 40 Bosun’s Chair, 2018.
2 x bilge pumps, one in cockpit and one behind chart seat.
Three operational fire extinguishers, one in cockpit locker, one in saloon forward of engine, and one in forward cabin.
Fire blanket opposite galley.
Radar reflector on mast.
Wooden sea cock bungs.

Additional Equipment

Tennamast cradle New 2023
Bolt cutters.
Spares for engine, domestic pumps, Jabsco heads and bilge pumps
Winch parts and service material
Sail repair kit.
Ensign and courtesy flags.

Broker's Comments

The Rustler 36 is a design we know extremely well, and this boat is a very honest and appealing example. She feels solid and purposeful, with the kind of equipment list you expect to see on a yacht that has genuinely been used and enjoyed offshore. The Hydrovane, new standing rigging, and overall setup show that she has been prepared with serious cruising in mind. Having sold her previously, it’s good to see her continuing to be well cared for, and she comes across as a yacht that is ready for more miles. For anyone looking for a properly equipped Rustler with a clear history and real pedigree, this is a strong proposition.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.