Biscay 36

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Summary

The Biscay 36 is a 36-foot long-keeled, ketch-rigged sailboat designed by Alan F. Hill for long-distance cruising. It was first produced in 1974 and is known for its easy motion, directional stability, and good sea-keeping abilities. The Biscay 36 is built with a full keel, typically with at least five berths and a doghouse for protection, and is designed to be handled easily, even in challenging conditions. 

Loose Goose has had a resent Beta engine fitted in 2021 and a mixture of Raymarine and Garmin electronics.

Construction

Full Keel: Provides directional stability, which is beneficial for long-distance sailing but can make handling in tight spaces more challenging. 

Steering: Skeg mounted rudder and wheel steering

Ketch Rig: Features a two-masted configuration, offering flexibility in sail handling and a balanced sail plan. 

GRP Construction: Built from fiberglass reinforced plastic (GRP), making it durable and relatively low maintenance. She also has Teak laid side decks and cockpit.

Key Characteristics:

Designed for blue water cruising: The Biscay 36 is a popular choice for offshore sailing and has been successfully used in the Golden Globe Race. 

Durable and Reliable: Built with careful consideration for the rigors of long-distance sailing. 

Good Sea Handling: Designed to handle a variety of sea conditions with ease and confidence. 

Mechanicals

Engine

Powered by a Beta38 38hp 4 cylinder inboard marine diesel engine new in 2021

Shaft drive to a 2 blade fixed prop. Just over 900 hours running time

Lewmar bow thruster.

Electrical

The 12v ships electrical system is powered by 4 x 12 volt 115 amp batteries all new 2016

220v shore power with cable

Battery charged of shorepower charge and alternator

Water System

Pressurized Hot and cold Fresh water system

The water is heated via Calorifier and by the engine

Supply to Galley sink and heads hand basin

Tankage

1 Stainless fuel tank - capacity 210 litres

1 GRP water tank - capacity litres

Mast Rigging and Sails

Mast and Rigging

Ketch rigged with alloy masts and booms which is supported by 1 x 19 stainless steel rigging (Last replaced main mast 2017 Mizzen 2016)

Slab reef on the mainsail.

Stackpacks on the mainsail

Furling headsail

Sails

Genoa by Lucus Sails

Mainsail by Lucus Sails

Mizzen by Lucus Sails

Winches

2x Genoa winches self-tailing 2 speed

2x Spinnaker winches self-tailing 1 speed

2x Halyard winches 2 speed

Accommodation

Biscay 36’s accommodation of 5 berths is comprised of a forward cabin with a double

bed with very good stowage, a self-contained heads with a marine toilet and sink with pressurised hot and cold water.

There are two single settee sea berths in the saloon, and a quarter berth further aft of the chart table.

The saloon is comfortable and has a good sized saloon table.

Biscay 36 has plenty of storage space for pilot books, navigation aids and plenty of good

sized locker storage. Aft and to port is a safe and well contained galley comprised of twin sinks, a 2-burner gas oven and a coolbox

To Starboard is a good-sized chart table and navigation area.

This yacht has a 250L capacity of pressurised freshwater.

The cockpit is very spacious and also has good sized storage lockers.

Inventory

Electonics

Raymarine ST60 Speed

Raymarine ST60 Depth

Raymarine ST60 Wind speed and direction

Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot

Raymarine ST 60 Mutli at chart table

Garmin GPS 128 Map chartplotter

Simrad RD68 DSC VHF

ICS Navtex 6

Mooring and Anchoring

Lofrans Electric Windlass

45lb CQR with 70m chain

5 Fenders

6 Warps

1 Boathook

General

Sprayhood

1 Manual bilge pump

Fire Blanket

Lifering

Navigation lights

Kenwood Radio CD player