Union Polaris 36

UNION 36 "CUMULUS" — 1981 — FULLY RENOVATED LONG-DISTANCE CRUISING SAILBOAT

CAP MED BOAT & YACHT CONSULTING presents this Union 36 "CUMULUS", built in 1981 by the Taiwanese shipyard Union Yacht Company based on a design by American architect Robert H. Perry. With its 10.85 meters length overall and 3.44 meters beam, polyester hull with a long keel, and inclined bow, it is an authentic long-distance cruising sailboat, renowned for its robustness and reassuring behavior at sea. The vessel is based in Le Lavandou, flying the French flag.

The highlight of this unit: a complete renovation. In 2012, the boat was fully rebuilt after total disassembly — hull, deck, and rig. In 2014, it received a new engine with a new shaft line and propeller. The sailboat benefits from a renewed structure and mechanical systems, with regular maintenance documented in the logbook.

The propulsion system is therefore recent: a brand new Nanni N4-50 diesel engine installed in 2014, with only 576 hours (about 58 hours per year), equipped with a Twin Disc reversing gear, new shaft line, shaft cutter, and three-blade propeller. The engine starts at the first command and runs smoothly without leaks or abnormal noise.

The rig, refurbished in 2012, features an aluminum Selden mast with roller furling with two stages of spreaders, a Selden boom, and rustproof standing rigging, all commissioned in 2009. Additional equipment includes a Furlex genoa furler, a reefable staysail, and a spinnaker pole. The sail wardrobe dates from 2017 and includes a mainsail, furling genoa, and staysail, all in good condition. The deck hardware comprises two Harken ST 46 sheet winches, two Harken 8 foredeck winches, and an electric windlass Lofrans.

Onboard, the accommodations are designed for long-distance cruising: 500 liters of freshwater, two refrigerators including a freezer, gas stove, microwave oven, water heater, pressurized water system with booster, heating, and black water tank. The interior is dry and healthy, with upholstery, mattresses, and woodwork well maintained. The deck and cockpit are in teak.

The electronic equipment includes a Garmin navigation center (GPS, chartplotter, and radar), a log-speedometer, depth sounder, Raymarine autopilot, wind vane-anemometer, and Navicom RT750 VHF. Power is supplied by a set of batteries renewed in 2024 (two 143 Ah house batteries, one 143 Ah engine battery, and a dedicated bow thruster battery), Victron and Prosport chargers, a solar panel, and shore power socket.

Safety equipment is comprehensive for offshore navigation: survival raft, beacon, fire extinguishers, hand-held flares, navigation compass, manual and electric bilge pumps, primary and emergency anchors. Additional features include a cockpit cover, bimini, cockpit cushions, cockpit table, boom brake, bathing ladder, dinghy davits, and a dinghy with its auxiliary engine.

A rare cruising sailboat on the market, extensively renovated and ready to sail, offered at €69,900 including VAT, and visible in Le Lavandou. Contact CAP MED Boat & Yacht Consulting to arrange a visit.