1990 Rustler 36 “Galliard”: a classic long-keel cruiser that beautifully blends traditional craftsmanship with modernsailing design. Built for serious passage-making, she combines elegance, seaworthiness, and comfort in equalmeasure. With encapsulated lead ballast, robust construction, and a reputation for handling heavy weather with ease,the Rustler 36 is a proven bluewater yacht.
“Galliard” has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her current owners, featuring a new Yanmar engine (2021),new bow thruster (2023), and a host of cruising comforts including Eberspacher heating, hot pressurised water,shore power, and upgraded navigation electronics. Ready to go, she has been freshly anti-fouled and is afloat inLymington awaiting her next adventure.
HullConstruction
Type: Long-keel sailing yacht
Designer/Builder: Rustler Yachts (UK)
Year: 1990
Hull: Cygnus A1
Material: GRP, epoxied in 2015
Length Overall (LOA): 10.77 m (35’4”)
Beam: 3.50 m (11’6”)
Draft: 1.68 m
Keel: Encapsulated long keel with lead ballast – exceptional directional stability and seaworthiness
Displacement: Approx. 7.5 tonnes (typical Rustler 36)
Certification: CE Category A (Ocean – typical for Rustler 36 class)
Registration: Lloyds registered
DeckDeck & Rigging
Teak deck
Alloy mast and boom with mast steps
Inner forestay + masthead burgee and signal halyards
New Harken roller reefing system (2023)
Fully battened mainsail, genoa in good condition (regularly serviced)
Hi-vis storm jib
Stack pack & lazy jacks
Spinnaker pole
Harken backstay tensioner
All lines led aft for easy short-handed sailing
Lewmar electric winch (port side, 2020)
Lofrans windlass with CQR anchor 45 lbs + 50 m 10 mm chain (2020)
Stainless steel guardrails with side gates
Stainless boarding ladder
Deck lifelines, side gates, and safety fittings
Recently antifouled, ready to sail
Sun awning and spray hood
ElectronicsNavigation & Electronics
Garmin GPSmap 7XS chart plotter
Garmin 128 GPS
Full AIS system
Radar
Navtex
Wind, speed, depth & log instruments
Simrad autohelm + new tiller pilot (spare included)
Windpilot self-steering system
Sony CD/radio
Icom DSC VHF
Inverter & battery monitor display
Gas monitor
EPIRB
Visiball radar reflector
CabinAccommodations
Cabins: 2 + saloon berths (7 berths in total)
Forward cabin: V-berth with in-fill (double), storage, overhead hatch
Saloon: Port berth converts to a double; starboard berth single
Aft quarter berth (small double)
Heads: Refurbished Jabsco toilet (2024) with holding tank, shower head, and vanity unit
Heating: Eberspacher hot-air system
Galley: Twin stainless sinks with pressurised hot & cold water, sea water pump, cooker (2-burner with grill), fridge (2018), dry storage
Showers: 1 (hot water system)
Upholstery and joinery of the highest traditional Rustler standard
EnginesEngines & Mechanical Systems
Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F (new 2021) – shaft drive
3-bladed propeller
New cutlass bearing & PSS shaft seal (2024)
Diesel purifier system
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tank: 151 L stainless steel
Water Tank: 208 L stainless steel
Bow Thruster (Lofrans, new 2023) with remote & deck controls – excellent for tight manoeuvres
4 × Batteries with intelligent charger (1xservice/ 2x domestic + bow thruster)
Solar panel & Air Breeze wind generator
Shore power system
Pressurised hot/cold water
LED lights throughout
OtherInventory & Extras
Full cockpit tent
New sprayhood (2023)
Cockpit table
Liferaft
Fenders & warps
Danbuoy, 2 × horseshoe lifebuoys
Fire blanket
Safety & navigation equipment complete for offshore cruising
Highlights & Benefits
Bluewater Proven: Long-keel design with encapsulated ballast, tracks straight, stable, and safe in heavy weather
Recently Upgraded: New engine (2021), bow thruster (2023), new roller reefing, new sprayhood, electrical upgrades
Comfortable Cruising: Sleeps 7 across 2 cabins + saloon, with heating, pressurised hot water, fridge, and full galley
Ready to Sail: Recently antifouled, serviced sails, modern nav suite, and extensive inventory
Easily Managed Short-Handed: Roller furling, electric winch, lines led aft, tiller pilot, and Windpilot self-steering