Jeanneau Sun Shine 36
Description
Built in 1983 by Jeanneau, the hull of the Sun Shine 36 is designed by Tony Castro with a racing spirit. However, the interior layouts provide real comfort for cruising. Since purchasing in December 2023, I have been continuously renovating this boat named Nausicaä. As a professional sailor, I worked diligently and passionately on this renovation, which cost me nearly €25,000 in material and a year of work, not counting my hours. My goal was to make it a high-performance, enjoyable, and durable boat.
Here is a list of the undertaken projects:
Electrical system
Full rewiring
Lighting fixtures replaced
Battery bank replaced and made compliant
Installed a 200W solar panel and regulator
220V circuit throughout the boat, functioning dockside or via inverter
Ventilation
Installation of a complete ventilation system with cooling fans
Installing intake and exhaust ducts in the engine room
Insulation
Interior hull completely stripped
Cork spray on the walls (Soliège)
Glued cork panels over it
Cabinetry & Woodwork
Fixed battens installed on allWalls
Custom creation of light varnished wood paneling with epoxy finish
Installation of new paneling
Sanding and revarnishing interior woodwork
Upholstery
Cutting new foams
Custom waterproof fabric covers for saloon and linen for berths
Plumbing
Changed bilge pump
Created a water drain circuit for the shower
Replaced electric pumps for seawater and freshwater
Kitchen
Replaced stove-oven combo on cart
Re-sealing fridge compartment
Replaced refrigeration unit with a new one (Vitrifrigo)
Deck
Replaced almost all of the fittings
Replaced some chandeliers and bases
Deck resealing
Replaced plexiglass windshields, deck panels, and hatches
Created and installed a bimini
Installed an aft swim platform
Electronics
Installed AIS transceiver
Installed Raymarine chartplotter with Mediterranean-Atlantic maps
Replaced autopilot with a new one
Engine
Tightened silent blocks
Replaced hydrolube bushing
Cleaned diesel tank
Replaced diesel gauge
Regular oil changes
Equipment
Other
- bimini
Swimming / Sunbathing / Fishing / Diving
- swim ladder
Kitchen / Amenities / Furnishing
- freezer
- sink
- oven
- stove
- stove
- refrigerator
- marine toilet
Electronics
- easy
- engine battery
- service batteries
- compass
- converter
- GPS
- solar panel
- autopilot
- plotter
- bilge pump
- Transducer
- speedometer
- VHF
Safety / Trailer / Dinghy / Hardware
- anchor
- electric windlass
- survival raft
Features
Engine Info
The advantages of Jeanneau Sun Shine 36
Robust and high-performance design, ideal for sailing in challenging conditions.
Spacious and functional interior, providing optimal comfort during cruises.
Custom renovation, allowing the boat to be tailored to the specific needs of each owner.
