1986 Gozzard 36

This boat will be an absolute steal for someone. These boats normally sell for between 84-135k. The boat is being sold for health reasons, and the owners want it sold as quickly as possible. The boat is currently at a marina in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. I’m a friend helping the owners sell it.

I don’t want to waste your or my time, so I’m writing this out with everything I know about it, all the pros and the cons.

This is a beautiful classic boat with a pirate ship look, complete with bronze hardware and the ideal layout for a cruising or liveaboard couple. This boat has a beautiful history that includes adventure, love, and decades of joy. The current owners met and fell in love, thanks to West Wind. They spent many of their years together sailing the Caribbean and living life to the fullest. West Wind is ready for her next love story.

The forward cabin and quarter berth transform into full-privacy sleeping quarters. Comfortably sleeps 5. Headroom: 6.33 ft/1.92m

Equipment: Sails appear to be in serviceable condition. The protective sail covers will need to be restitched.

The engine (Westerbeke 46) has been regularly maintained. It starts up and sounds good. There is evidence of a leak, although that may be a spill from a recent oil change. It is likely time to replace some seals. There are affordable and trustworthy mechanics on the island that we can refer to.

The plumbing will need to be thoroughly examined for leaks, and I recommend replacing the plumbing in the head rather than repairing it.

The bilges are surprisingly dry, and there is no noticeable smell. This is the driest boat I’ve ever seen.

Gozzards were built with a modified full keel designed by Ted Brewer. It has a full skeg to protect the rudder and prop but allows more movability than a true full-keeled boat. The keels are made from cast lead.

When examining the mast’s compression post, I noticed some rust at the bottom. This is a known issue for Gozzards with fixes that have been established by Gozzard manufacturers. Luckily, there is minimal settling, maybe only 1/16”. Due to the rust of the compression post, we don’t recommend sailing until this is fixed. (See photos)

During a close examination of the rigging, I did not notice signs of internal rust or cracks. I believe the rigging is in good condition, though it will need to be tuned.

The electrical system is clean and organized. After some recent owner maintenance, there was a short somewhere that has not been repaired. The owner has not plugged in the boat since the short.

The teak decks show signs of water penetration in a few different spots. The decks feel solid, and no evidence of rot that has spread beyond some of the screw holes.

The Gozzard manufacturer is still in business building these boats. I strongly recommend taking a look at their website to see the pride that has always gone into building these top-quality sailboats.

The boat is currently USCG documented.