- Beam: 10' 1''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 5' 3''
- Displacement: 8,900 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 20|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 20|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 20|gallon
- Single Berths: 2
- Heads: 1
CHARIS is a fine example of the exceptional Morris M36 - often referred to as a "daysailer" - but so much more than that.
One of the most elegant sailboats ever built, the M36b has long been an aspirational vessel for many experienced sailors who know that exactly what they need can all be found in this design. And more importantly, nothing they don't need. All that while making every yachtsman's heart beat a little faster when they see one.
CHARIS has benefitted from excellent care during her lifetime. She is priced to allow some cosmetic upgrades while still staying in the right budget for the design. Importantly, she hs many of the right options, including a Leisure Furl boom which elevates the ease and enjoyment of sailing tremendously.
If you are shopping for an M36 specifically, or looking to find a boat of this type that can make your heart beat faster as well, then come see CHARIS. She is in indoor heated storage and awaits your inspection and critical eye.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Stonington Yacht Sales.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
CHARIS is an excellent example of the elegant simplicity that made has made the M36 the most popular model built by Morris Yachts and perhaps the perfect daysailer. Blending traditional aesthetics with modern materials and naval architecture and heirloom quality craftsmanship, the M36 is designed to be easily handled by one person while providing a large, comfortable cockpit for family and friends. Down below, a simple open interior includes everything needed for an overnight with an enclosed head, basic galley and a large double berth forward and two full length settees.
CHARIS has been used summers in New England and has been kept inside heated storage off season and professionally cared for since new. Recent improvements include a recent engine and new electronics. Currently stored in heated indoor storage at Dodson Boatyard in Stonington, CT.
HULL and DECK CONSTRUCTION:
HULL:
Composite hull with Vinylester resin throughout and Corecell core.
Longitudinal stringers and transverse keel floors
Fiberglass engine bed
Awlgrip Morris Green hull
Single Awlgrip “Cream” boot stripe
Awlgrip Gold Leaf w/clear coat cove stripe
Red bottom paint
Marine plywood structural bulkheads glassed to hull and deck
Externally fastened lead keel
DECK:
Manually consolidated Polyester deck with vacuum-bagged Core-Cell foam core.
Core removed in areas of deck hardware and through hull fittings.
Quarter sawn teak decking on cockpit sole.
Quarter sawn teak decking on cockpit seats and side decks
“Oyster White” gelcoat with “Light tan” nonskid
Varnished teak toe rail and coaming cap, eyebrow, handrails and dorade boxes
Custom cast SS bow and stern chocks that integrate beautifully with the teak toe rail
Midship toe rails chocks and folding cleats
SS deck plates and latches
Stainless Steel bow and stern rails with removable stanchions and single lifeline with gates port and starboard
Forepeak storage area for anchor, lines and fenders with flush deck fiberglass hatch
Stainless steel folding boarding ladder with storage in forepeak locker
Large stainless deck hatch in foredeck
Three large fixed portlight on each side of cabin
COCKPIT:
The cockpit on the M36 is the focal point of the boat and is set up to comfortably sail with family and friends with over six foot settees port and starboard. All control lines have been led aft under decks to two electric, self-tailing winches on either side of the helm in easy reach from the wheel, allowing the boat to be simple singlehanded sailing while still allowing guests to participate if desired. Two long settees forward of the wheel provide seating for six adults and are long enough for a nap. Hatches in the settees provide access to large sail lockers and systems below.
Teak decking on cockpit sole and cockpit seats
Varnished teak pedestal table with folding leaves
Varnished 34” teak rimmed steering wheel.
Saloon style companionway doors and storage bag in cockpit locker
(2) SS cup holders in cockpit winch pods
(2) custom SS Morris cup holders mounted to helm guard
Cockpit seat cushions - Delaney & Long fabric, “Splash Olive with Sea Sand – Olive cording”.
All sail control lines led under deck through rope clutches at helm to electric Lewmar self-tailing winches
Boom light with dimmer
Custom longer varnished teak pedestal table with folding leaves and storage bag (also mounts below in main cabin).
6” Alpine waterproof speakers
Removable dodger with stainless steel handrail mounted to aft bow and roll up center window for ventilation
Cockpit drainage meets the minimum requirements of ORC Category 2 and CE Category B.
ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW:
Although most passengers will spend more time on deck than below, the warm interior is beautifully finished off and provides two full length settees, a double berth forward, an enclosed head and a simple galley – a comfortable place to get out of the sun or unexpected weather or to spend a night aboard.
Main Salon:
All interior joinery is Herreshoff style with white bulkheads and gloss varnished mahogany trim, except the head, which is trimmed in oiled teak.
Interior cushions (Delaney & Long fabric, “Dinghy Olive with Ripple Olive piping”)
Custom v-berth layout with varnished trim, mahogany hull sheathing, soft Majilite overhead liner and skyscreen.
(2) custom mahogany trimmed shelves running full length of berth
Custom tee-shaped bulkhead opening at aft end of Vee berth.
Galley:
Isotherm 1.45 CUFT top loading 12VDC refrigerator with SS liner
Origo portable single burner alcohol stove
Corian counter top
Mirror-polished SS sink
Manual pump galley faucet, Fynspray model WS-60.
Garbage bin
Drawers under counter with additional storage in lockers outboard and under the counter
Head:
Raritan PHII manual marine toilet
Corian counter top with mirror-polished SS sink
Fynspray model WS-60 chrome plated manual pump faucet
High grade glass mirror with frame on forward bulkhead
Interior Ventilation:
(2) SS 3” cowl vents on varnished teak dorade boxes
Solar vent on the cabin top above the head compartment
Interior Lighting:
(5) Frigast “Cabin” wall-mounted chrome cabin lights with integral switches
(1) Imtra SS dome cabin lights with integral switch in head
(1) Imtra SS red/white dome light with integral switch in galley
Windows, Ports & Hatches:
Deckhouse portlights are toughened safety glass, frameless installation
Forwardstainless steel cabin hatch is Bomar.
Foredeck and cockpit hatches are flush fiberglass.
Saloon style removable companionway doors with storage bag in cockpit locker.
Additional set of companionway doors with screens
ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATION, and NAVIGATION:
Raymarinei70 speed, depth & wind instruments (2022)
ICOM IC-M422 waterproof VHF Radio w/ additional cockpit-mounted Command Microphone
Raymarine Axiom 9 color GPS/Chart Plotter/Radar at pedestal (2022)
Raymarine Quantum 2 Doplar radar antenna (2022) mounted on Kato stainless steel fixed mast bracket
Raymarine AIS700 Transceiver (2022)
Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
Ritchie 5” compass
Perko bicolor bow light with chrome plated brass housing
Perko transom stern light with chrome plated brass housing
ENTERTAINMENT:
Alpine AM/FM stereo CD player & speakers mounted in main cabin. IPOD compatible
Alpine waterproof cockpit speakers
ELECTRICAL:
(2) 12VDC Mastervolt AGM house batteries (2017)
Optima 1000M 60 Amp engine start battery
Mastervolt 90 Amp/12VDC alternator with multi-stage regulator for battery charging
Mastervolt 12 VDC distribution panel
Solar panel with regulator
12v outlet at electrical panel
MECHANICAL:
20-gallon Polyethylene waste holding tank with gravity drain to seacock
Snake River external tank level monitor
20-gallon PVC fresh water tank w/deck filler cap
Whale diaphragm 12VDC bilge pump with removable strainer
Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump located near helm in cockpit
Edson wire rope/chain steering system with 34” varnished teak rim wheel
Carbon fiber/epoxy rudder with carbon fiber rudderpost
(2) Self-aligning rudder bearings and adjustable lip seal
SPARS and RIGGING:
Carbon fiber mast and aluminum boom by Hall Spars
Fractional rig with swept back spreaders
Leisurefurl main sail furling boom (furling line led back to helm)
Self-tacking jib on athwartships curved track
Harken MKIV 2 manual headsail furling unit
Standing rigging is Navtec SS rod
Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster
Forespar vang
Running rigging is low-stretch New England Rope
Topping lift
Spinnaker halyard
Removable stand up blocks for spinnaker sheets
WINCHES:
(2) Lewmar 40 electric two speed chrome self-tailing winches for main halyard, main furling line, main sheet, jib sheet, jib furling line and vang
Lewmar rope clutches at helm for lines to electric winches
(2) Lewmar 40 two speed chrome self-tailing winches for spinnaker sheets
(1) Lewmar 16 two speed chrome self-tailing winch on mast
SAILS:
Sail inventory is by North Sails and includes the following:
Full Batten Soft Norlam Mainsail
Dacron Furling Jib
ANCHORING and MOORING:
Dock lines and Fenders (w/fleece covers)
Aluminum boat hook
SAFETY:
Emergency tiller
(2) Kidde Mariner 110 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
Engine compartment “Fire Port”
Tool kit, Flare kit and Air Horn
(4) Adult Type II life jackets with storage bag
USCG Rules of the Road
Emergency boarding ladder
2017 Yanmar 3YM20 x SD Saildrive unit, 3-cylinder, direct-injected, fresh water-cooled marine diesel engine, maximum 21 hp @3600 RPM. (NEW 2018 – 230 hours!)
Flex-O-Fold 16” two blade propeller
Fiberglass engine mount
Yanmar instrument panel at the helm, includes ignition power, start button, stop button, audible alarms for cooling water high temperature and low lube oil pressure, and tachometer with illumination switch.
Edson single lever throttle with neutral safety switch located on the pedestal.
Engine box is fitted with Soundown Vinyl/Foam composite noise reduction insulation.
Racor model #220 spin-on fuel/water separator
Algae-X fuel conditioner
20-gallon aluminum fuel tank w/deck filler cap
Canvas pedestal and wheel cover
Varnished teak flagstaff and flag with SS socket welded to the backstay chainplate
2-pc SS midship folding ladder w/PVC treads
Boat manuals
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