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