Description

Design and Pedigree


The Rustler 36, built in 1990, is a classic long-keel cruising yacht that blends traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful modern sailing design. Built for serious passage-making, the Rustler 36 has earned a strong reputation for elegance, seaworthiness, and comfort. Because of this pedigree, she remains one of the most respected British bluewater cruisers of her size.


Hull and Construction


The Rustler 36 features encapsulated lead ballast and robust hull construction, which contribute to her reassuring stability at sea. This design gives the yacht a predictable and confidence-inspiring motion, especially in heavier conditions. As a result, she is widely known for handling adverse weather with ease.


Sailing Characteristics


Under sail, the Rustler 36 is steady, balanced, and rewarding. The long-keel configuration supports excellent tracking and directional stability, which reduces fatigue on longer passages. This makes her particularly well suited to offshore cruising and extended time at sea.


Engine and Mechanical


‘Galliard’ has been lovingly maintained and sensibly upgraded by her current owners. She is fitted with a new Yanmar engine installed in 2021, providing reliable and efficient propulsion. In addition, a new bow thruster fitted in 2023 improves close-quarters handling, particularly in marinas and confined harbours.


Comfort and Onboard Systems


Comfort aboard is well catered for, with Eberspächer diesel heating, hot pressurised water, shore power, and upgraded navigation electronics. Together, these systems support comfortable cruising in a wide range of conditions and extend the practical sailing season.


Condition and Readiness


The yacht has been freshly antifouled and is presented ready for immediate use. Because key systems have already been addressed, ‘Galliard’ offers a straightforward and reassuring ownership proposition.


Location and Photography


‘Galliard’ is currently afloat in Lymington and available for viewing by appointment.

More photographs coming soon.


Construction

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


Deck & 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 45lbs + 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


Navigation & 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


Accommodations

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


Engines & 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


Inventory & 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

Specifications