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The Biscay 36: A Classic Bluewater Cruiser Specs & Key Performance Indicators

If you are looking for a traditional, sturdy and comfortable cruising yacht that can take you across oceans, you might want to consider the Biscay 36. This sailboat was designed by Alan Hill and built in the UK by Robert Ives Ltd and Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd from 1974 to 1990. Only 29 units were produced, making it a rare and sought-after boat among long-distance sailors. 

Published Specification for the Biscay 36

Underwater Profile:  Long keel

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  35'11"  ( 11.0m)

Waterline Length:  27'0"  ( 8.2m)

Beam:  10'9"  ( 3.3m)

Draft:  5'9"  ( 1.8m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop *

Displacement:  15,680lb (7,112kg)

Designer:  Alan Hill

Builder:  Robert Ives Ltd together with Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd. (UK) **

Year First Built:  1974

Number Built:  29

* Also available as a ketch

**  Robert Ives Ltd created the deck & hull mouldings, fitting out and completion by  Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd.

Published Design Ratios for the Biscay 36

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  14.6

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.2

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  356

4. Comfort Ratio:  34.3

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

read more about these Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Biscay 36

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.6 suggests that the Biscay 36 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.2 means that a sailboat like the Biscay 36 (which doesn't have a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 356, tells us the Biscay 36 creeps into the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 34.3 suggests that crew comfort of a Biscay 36 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 indicates that a Biscay 36 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Any Questions?

Is the Biscay 36 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many were built?

No, the Biscay 36 is not in production anymore. The last boat was built in 1990 after a construction run of only 29 units

What is the history of the builders of the Biscay 36?

The Biscay 36 was built by two companies: Robert Ives Ltd and Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd. Robert Ives Ltd created the deck and hull mouldings, while Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd did the fitting out and completion. Robert Ives Ltd was founded in 1969 by Robert Ives, a former naval architect who worked for Camper & Nicholsons. The company specialized in building high-quality fiberglass yachts, such as the Cygnus range. Robert Ives Ltd ceased trading in 1992. Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd was established in 1974 by John Peake, a former employee of Robert Ives Ltd. The company continued to build custom yachts until 2013, when it was acquired by Falmouth Boat Co., which still operates today as a boat repair and maintenance service.

What sail plan and rigging options are available for the Biscay 36?

The Biscay 36 was available as either a ketch or a sloop. The main mast is supported by two sets of spreaders and shrouds on each side. The mizzen mast is shorter and has no spreaders.

What keel options are available for the Biscay 36?

The Biscay 36 has only one keel option: a long keel. This means that the keel extends along most of the length of the hull, the aft end of which supports the rudder. 

What is the Biscay 36 like to sail?

The Biscay 36 is not a performance-oriented boat, but rather a comfortable and safe cruiser. It has a heavy displacement of 15,680lb (7,112kg), which makes it slow to accelerate and hard to manoeuvre in tight spaces. It also needs a good breeze to get going, as its sail area/displacement ratio is only 14.6. However, once underway, it sails smoothly and steadily, with little heel or motion. It can handle rough seas and strong winds well, thanks to its high ballast/displacement ratio of 42.2 and its low capsize screening formula of 1.7. It is also easy to balance with its ketch rig, which allows adjusting the sail area according to the conditions.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Biscay 36?

The price of a secondhand Biscay 36 may vary depending on its condition, equipment and location. According to Yachtworld, the current listings range from £29,950 to £49,950, with an average of £39,950. However, these prices may not reflect the actual market value, as the Biscay 36 is a rare and desirable boat that may sell quickly or privately.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Biscay 36?

The designer of the Biscay 36 was Alan Hill, a British naval architect who worked for several yacht builders and magazines. He designed many other sailboats, such as the Trident 24, the Trident Challenger 35, the Trident Voyager 35, the Trident Warrior 35, the Trident Warrior 40, the Trident Venturer 38, the Trident Venturer 40, the Trident Venturer 44 and the Trident Venturer 50.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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Design Details

Cygnus biscay 36.

The boats that we produced were all bespoke, crafted to customer specifications so you may find many variations on this core product out there that are unique in their own way.

Boat Descritption

The BISCAY 36 was originally conceived, quiet simply, as the ideal cruising yacht. Materials were to be carefully selected to achieve this aim both traditional and new, each chosen for its ability to perform its function to the highest standards.

The yacht was designed to be for the owner who wishes to cruise long distances with consistently good performance, whether under sail or motor.

It was to have at least five berths, be around 36 feet long, have a full keel, and be ketch rigged. It had to appeal to the man who would expect the best.

• Ideal cruising yacht
• Traditional Materials
• Highest standards
• Long Distance capabilities

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Biscay Lines Plan and Specification

Some Diagrams are not to scale. All craft are custom built and may not match diagram above

Dimensions in FT and Inches

This Cygnus boat is available from 

Falmouth Boat Construction

Little Falmouth Yacht Yard Flushing, Falmouth Cornwall, TR11 5TJ

T +44 (0)1326 374309

[email protected]

Falmouth boat construction

Two competitors in the 2018 Golden Globe solo non-stop round the world race have chosen Falmouth Boat Co. to refit their yachts – one of which was originally built at the Flushing boatyard.

Antoine Cousot (France) and Nabil Amra (USA / Palestine) have selected Biscay 36 class ketch yachts for the 27,000 mile retro non-stop circumnavigation.

The race will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s major achievement in becoming the first to sail solo non-stop around the world. After leaving Falmouth in 1968 he returned 312 days later as the sole finisher in the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race.

Falmouth Boat Co. built 29 of the traditional long keeled yachts from 1975 – 1990 and Antoine’s yacht was the first built.

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Biscay 36 is a 35 ′ 11 ″ / 11 m monohull sailboat designed by Alan F. Hill and built by Robert Ives/Falmouth Boat Construction starting in 1974.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Sloop or ketch. Molded by Robert Ives Ltd.and finished by Falmouth Boat Construction Ltd. Thanks to former BISCAY 36 owner Tim Atkinson for providing updated information. Dimensions from original brochure.

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Biscay 36 Boat for Sale

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• Manufacturer: Biscay
• Location: Milford Haven
• LOA: 35'11" (10.95m)
• Beam: 10' 9'' (3.28m)
• Draft: 1.75
• Keel: Long keel
• ID no.: 23F9003021
• Heating: Yes
• Watertank Size: 500 Litres
• Engine Make: Beta Marine
• Horsepower: 43hp
• Drive Type: Shaft drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 213 Litres
• Cruise Speed: 6 kn
• Top Speed: 8 kn
• Engine Hours Starboard: 438

Broker Remarks

Classic lines with proven fast passage making capabilities the Biscay 36 is a true-blue thoroughbred vessel. Built by Falmouth Boat Construction to Lloyds +100A1. A trusted vessel of choice for the challenge racer. Line honours, for her sister ship, at the Golden Globe circumnavigation, skippered by Simon Curwin. Ayesha of St Mawes has a unique maritime history of her own. Skippered and owned by Paul Heiney she completed the 2005 OSTAR single handed 3,000 mile challenge. She has sailed to the Antarctic via Panama. Since 2008 she had undergone significant upgrades including Engine, Latest Raymarine Evolution Autopilot and Lewmar Mamba Drive, latest Hydrovane model, AIS, Radar, Sea-Me Active Radar Reflector and wisper quiet Eberspacher heating. She is presented for sale in excellent condition. Great ownership history and extensive documentation. 2022 Survey. Hull No 23 of 29. Tax Paid. Rare opportunity. Serious about sailing? Sail short handed? Look no further. She’s fully loaded and ready to go!

Accommodation

Very well presented down below. Sleeps 6 (5 with lee cloths).

Eberspacher D4 Plus Airtronic M (approved for operation with  bio-diesel  fuel (FAME):  DIN EN 14 214) . 3 Outlets.

Pressurised hot and cold water.

LED lighting.

Galley  to starboard

Nereus Gas alarm with bilge sensor

L shaped galley

Twin stainless steel sinks with pressurised hot and cold water mixer tap

Cold filtered water pump tap

Taylor's 2 x gas hob with oven and grill. Including fiddles.

Galley strop fasteners with stainless steel grab rail

Large top loading fridge. Isotherm multi-mode refrigeration (and cooling reservoir system) for efficient power consumption. Control Panel inc refrigeration level.

Ample stowage in shelves, draws and cupboards

Under cupboard lighting.

Teak drop leaf table

Settee seating to port and starboard. Double as single berths with lee cloths.

Pilot berth to port

Plenty of stowage in shelving, cupboards and beneath berths

Brass Ships Clock & Barometer

7 Day Barograph by Feingeratebau

Brass oil lamp

Radio/CD player and speakers

Grab handles to port and starboard

Two reading lights

Navigation Station  to port

Full size forward facing navigation table

Large port quarter-berth aft

Navigation table light

Electric panels 240v Mains

2 x 12 volt also ‘trip box’

Navigation Suite  -  Please see below

Forward Cabin

Large double berth with infill

Access to chain locker

Hatch to fore deck

Shelving to port and starboard

Stowage below berth. Holding tank below port berth

Cabin lights

Heads  to port

Jabsco Manual Marine toilet

Holding tank controls and pump [the tank in forepeak]

Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot & cold water mixer tap

Ample stowage

Hanging Locker to starboard

Designated wet locker plus dry shelving compartments

Mechanical and Rigging

Hull, decks and superstructure GRP

Encapsulated ballast in traditional long keel

Washed -  November 2022  (2022 Survey)

Antifouled - Seajet - 033 Shogun Antifouling

Anode - Hull - Spare on board.

Beta Marine 43-HP -  New 2013

** Professionally installed. Including engine mounts, engine wiring, controls and prop-shaft - Owner serviced annually as per Beta Marine Owner Maintenance Schedule Annually*. Racor 500FG fuel filter/ water separator. Engine spares onboard.

Gearbox TMC-60 -  New with engine 2013 **

Single lever Morse control

Engine hours – 438   March 2023

Last service -  September 2022 *

Fuel capacity 213 litres

Darglow JF 3 blade Feathering propellor.

Ambassador Marine Rope cutter

Whitlock (Lewmar) Mamba wheel steering

Raymarine Evolution Autopilot System controlling wheel steering with Lewmar Mamba 1/4hp drive (4 amp ave consumption) - connected to Raymarine E90W touchscreen plotter and p70s Control Head at helm -  2020*

Hydrovane VXA 2D self steering system -  New 2021 **

Hydrovane emergency tiller (the yacht can be helmed using this item)

3 x 110ah 12v Domestic batteries -  2021  - date on battery

1 x 80ah 12v Engine battery -  2023   - date on battery

Charging 1: Alternator 100Ahr

Charging 2: Sterling Advanced 4 Step switch mode mains sophisticated 3 bank battery charger / maintainer for optimal battery life.

Charging 3: 40 Watt solar panel

Mastervolt Charge Mate alternator charge splitter

240v shore power and shore power cable

240v sockets throughout

12v charging sockets

USB charging sockets

Sterling Digital Inverter 12/24 1000w

LED Lighting Saloon and Galley

Electric Rule Auto/Manual and  2 x manual bilge pumps

Rigging & Sails

Cutter Rigged Ketch 

Seldon aluminium masts and booms

Main Mast stepped to coach roof with compression post to keel

3 x Lewmar No7 main mast winches

2 x Lewmar No7 mizzen mast winches

Boom break - anti gybe.

Stainless steel rigging -  Replaced 2012 *

Detachable inner forestay

Backstay insulation

Aluminium spinnaker pole, and whisker pole

Gowen Mainsail - slab reefing with 3 reefs and lazy jacks

Gowen Profurl Furling Genoa

Gowen Mizzen sail

Mizzen staysail

Cruising chute

Several sails for inner forestay

Saunders Storm Jib in orange -  2011 *

Navigation Suite at Chart Table

Raymarine’s Latest Autopilot system, Evolution EV-1 Sensor Core - Upgraded ACU-400 Controller Unit  - New 2023 (provides SeaTalk and NMEA 2000 connectivity) nearby

Standard Horizon CP 500 12inch Colour Chart plotter.

Standard Horizon VHF DSC Radio

Standard Horizon hand held VHF Radio

Furuno Navtex NX-300

Furuno DRS4W WiFi Radar control switch [mast mounted device] connects to iPad and iPhone and android, with dedicated app.

Sea-Me active radar reflector device

BEP Volts / Amps / Consumption time remaining, Display for 3 banks

Digital Yacht SmarterChart AIS Combo 500 Series Chart plotter with AIS connection

Digital Yacht AIT2000 Class B AIS Transponder

Digital Yacht SPL2000 AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter

Digital Yacht AIS WI-FI Gateway - Connection to iPhone and iPad or android device 

Navigation Suite at The Helm

Raymarine E90W series touch screen chart plotter - connected to Evolution Autopilot System

Raymarine Evolution Suite p70s Auto Helm Control Head Instrument

Raymarine i40 Depth

Raymarine ST290 CH close hauled and wind speed and direction

Standard Horizon VHF extension mic

Raymarine ST60 wind speed and direction - Bulkhead Mounted 

Raymarine ST40 water speed. Bulkhead Mounted (provides other functionality)

Sestrel main compass with light 

Navigation lights

Deck flood lights on Aft mast

Lowfrans Cayman 88 electric windlass with manual over ride

Double bow roller

D/Plough 20kg anchor

80 meters of 8mm main anchor galvanised chain

Genoa tracks

Fortress FX Alloy anchor with galvanised chain, and warp at stern

Mooring cleats

Mooring lines

Fenders and warps

Teak cockpit seating

Waterproof cockpit cushions

Helm seat with waterproof cushion

Teak cockpit floor

2 x Anderson 40 self tailing two speed winches

2 x Lewmar 46 self tailing two speed winches

Main sheet traveller (presently the cockpit traveller is not used - in favour of cockpit combing mounted port and starboard mainsheets fixings). This can be re-implemented, according to preference.

Gybe prevention boom brake/downhaul

MOB Recovery system

Dan buoy with light with stainless steel holder

Horse shoe lifebuoy

Anchor ball and motoring cone

Stainless steel boarding ladder on transom.

Self draining gas locker for 3 x 907 GAZ bottles - bottles included.

Additional Equipment

Dinghy Avon Redstart, Outboard bracket and oars

Outboard British Seagull 40

Cradle - Jacobs

Not all pictures included.

Further Information

Biscay 36’ 1982 Offered. No 23 of only 29. Tax Paid. A rare opportunity to acquire a fast, well found, true blue water, thoroughbred cruising yacht with interesting provenance and history. She competed in the 2005 OSTAR Single Handed 3000 mile challenge, skippered by the then owner, broadcaster and presenter, Paul Heiney, whom subsequently published the story of his adventure.

Built by Falmouth  Boat Construction to Lloyds +100A1 (certificates present), she has also made a voyage to the Antarctic via Panama, gaining the accolade of being the GRP yacht to have travelled  furthest south on the planet at that time. Testimony to the build quality of the class.

Since 2008 the vessel has undergone regular upgrades to her specification and replacement of key facilities and equipment, such as her Engine, Autopilot and Drive, latest Hydrovane model, AIS, Radar and wisper quiet Eberspacher heating, with climate controller; all top quality equipment, bringing modern functionality and comforts, to her inherent classic design qualities.

Ayesha’s qualities are further evidenced by her class qualification for the Golden Globe none stop circumnavigation race, and the Biscay 36’s success this year, with Simon Curwin gaining Race Honours for the fastest completion of the race and another Biscay coming in 4th place.

Survey available November 2022 by permission of surveyor, only for purposes of interest, without prejudice to this sale. No osmosis reported, with the yacht having been afloat for 18 months prior to survey.

Built to Lloyds +100A1 with Full Documentation

Much original documentation.

VAT Tax Paid - Invoices present

*Dates confirmed by previous owner.

**Dates given for items that are researched with manufactures, using serial numbers where relevant

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MEASUREMENTS

Description.

This Biscay 36 sailboat, built in 1976, is the perfect opportunity to get a race-ready Golden Globe sailing yacht. Refitted and ready for open water, this cutter rig sloop is powered by a 44hp Mitsubishi engine with features such as Solar Panels, Victron batteries, and Darglow folding propeller for maximum efficiency.

This Biscay 36 sailboat, built in 1976, is the perfect opportunity to get a race-ready Golden Globe sailing yacht. Refitted and ready for open water, this cutter rig sloop is powered by a 44hp Mitsubishi engine with features such as Solar Panels, Victron batteries, and Darglow folding propeller for maximum efficiency. Fully stocked navigation and communication systems including Contest compass, ST60 Echosounder, AIS transponder, and Furuno Weather Fax provide a comprehensive overview of the open sea. The Current sail inventory by One Sails is up to date and includes Main Sail, Furling Genoa, Light, Staysail, and two Spinnakers. The safety equipment is up to date with a GGR Liferaft and equipment, two 406 EPIRBs, four Bilge pumps, a Fortress FX37 Anchor, Grab bag, Medical Kit, Throwing line, and Life Sling Recovery System for peace of mind. This Biscay 36 offers an excellent value and is ideal for racing and cruising.

An opportunity to purchase a race ready Golden Globe yacht. Clara won line honours in GGR 2022 winning the Chichester Class but was not eligible to win the GGR following a stop to repair a self steering system. It's a proven boat and set up with all the necessary equipment for the job.

Construction:

GRP hull and deck (extensively refitted)

Long encapsulated lead keel

Keel hung rudder

Tiller steered

Cutter rigged sloop with running backstays

Machinery and Electrics:

Sole SD44 (44hp Mitsubishi 2006 )

Solar panel 110w and 50W

3 Victron 100Ah 'house' batteries

Dedicated engine battery

Watt and Sea hydro generator

Hydrovane wind vane steering

New Darglow folding propeller

Navigation:

LED nav lights

Contest steering compass

Clock and barograph

ST60 Echosounder

AIS transponder and splitter

Echomax XS RTE radar alarm and transponder

x2 Walker towed speed log

Furuno 270 weather fax

Icom AT130 Tuner

Icom IC-M710 HF/SSB Marine transceiver

Non DSC VHF radio

2x handheld VHF

GMDSS VHF radio

Radio receiver

Aviation frequency VHF

2 x YB3 tracker/messaging

1x YB3i tracker

All sails by One Sails (UK East

Furling Genoa

Light (hanked on Genoa)

S4 Spinnaker

A3 Spinnaker

All rig by Sparcraft (2021)

Mast S400 Section

Rigid boom vang

Spinnaker pole

Jockey pole

Standing rigging (cutter) with 3rd removable forestay

6X Lewmar 30ST & 40ST winches (2021)

4X Spinlock clutches

X6 Lewmar clutches

Accommodation:

Galley with sink and single gas hob and Jetboil

Nav station with full size chart table

Pilot berth

Saloon Large oval seating

Heads with Jabsco sea toilet

Forward berth

Safety equipment:

GGR Liferaft with equipment including 3rd VHF

2x 406 EPIRB

X2 Electric bilge pumps

x2 Manual bilge pumps

Fortress FX37 anchor

Grab bag with contents

GGR/MSOS medical kit

Horseshoe buoy with drogue, light, whistle etc

20 m throwing line in sock

Life sling recovery system

Emergency boarding ladder

Engine Hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Sole SD44 (Mitsubishi) (2006)

Fuel Tanks Capacity

Length Overall

10.94 metres

Water Tanks Capacity

Waterline Length

8.23 metres

Displacement(kgs)

ABOUT BISCAY 36

The Biscay 36 is 0 feet long and has a 3.3 feet beam. The Biscay 36 is made of grp.

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The Biscay 36 is a 35.92ft masthead ketch designed by Alan Hill and built in fiberglass since 1974.

29 units have been built..

The Biscay 36 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.

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