36' Cape Dory 36 Cutter Modified

Swan is a uniquely modified and upgraded Cape Dory 36 cutter, fitted out and ready to go anywhere. She has completed a solo Atlantic circle this year and has since had all her post-passage maintenance issues attended to. Modified and refurbished between 2022 and 2024, this classic voyager was rebuilt specifically for added seaworthiness, simplicity, and reliable systems for offshore passages. All work was professionally overseen by boatbuilder James Baldwin. The refit is extensively documented on the Atom Voyager YouTube channel, and thoroughly tested during her recent solo Atlantic circuit. September 2023 post-refit survey available.

Features:
Cutter Rig: We eliminated the dangerous deck-sweeping staysail boom and added a Harken roller furling genoa and a removable staysail stay for easy handling and tacking in light air. It retains the heavy-weather ability of a cutter.

Custom Outboard Well: Features a custom tilt-up outboard well designed for both gas and electric auxiliary outboard motor options. If making long ICW passages or transiting the Panama Canal you can use the included gas motor for extended range or just as a backup in case of electronics failure. The recent trans-Atlantic voyages were completed using only the electric motor proving the concept. Previous to that Swan made a trip up the east coast, including a 200-mile stretch of the Intra-coastal Waterway using the gas motor.

Tiller Steering Conversion: Converted from a wheel to tiller steering for enhanced helm feel, simplicity, and to free up cockpit space. For added safety against flooding, the rudder shaft tube is enclosed in a watertight compartment.

Cockpit Drainage: Cockpit drains were re-engineered to exit directly through the transom above the waterline for extra safety, reducing clutter and maintenance.

Headroom in salon is 6'2" to 6'3" and 6'0" in head and v-berth. The bunks are 6'3" to 6'6".
Awlcraft 2000 topsides paint, Alexseal deck trim, and Kiwigrip nonskid deck paint.
Deck rain water collection system.

Equipment added in 2022-24:
Thru-hulls reduced to just two seacocks one intake for galley saltwater foot pump and one sink drain. There are several watertight collision bulkheads.

Sails & Rigging: Replaced standing and running rigging with Harken MKIV Unit 1 roller furling and moveable staysail stay.
Battenless mainsail with three reef points and low friction Tides Marine luff track makes for easier downwind reefing.
Mainsail lazy jacks.
Furling genoa, staysail, asymmetric spinnaker with sock, and storm jib.
Whisker pole stowed on mast track.
Two mast winches, main sheet winch, boom reefing winch, staysail sheet winches, and self-tailing jib sheet winches.

Propulsion: Inboard engine removed and replaced with custom tilt-up outboard well with both 9.8hp Tohatsu gas and Epropulsion Navy 6 electric outboard motor options. Price adjustment can be made if buyer only wants one of the two motors.

Two dorade vents, 10 opening bronze portlights and two deck hatches provide good ventilation. The portlights and hatches have all been removed and rebedded with butyl to prevent leaks. There are two cabin fans, and for summers aboard in a marina with shore power, there is a house-type window 6,000 BTU air conditioner setup for the center deck hatch.

Ground tackle: Lofrans Royal manual anchor windlass with three anchors and chain/nylon rodes.

Monitor windvane self-steering with 2 wind blades.
Pelagic autopilot with remote control.

Electrical and electronics:
Solar arch with 400 watts solar panels.
Powersmart 2500 portable gas generator.
Dual 12v 200AH LiFePo4 lithium house battery and 48v 175AH motor battery
VHF base radio with Digital Yacht AIT2000 Class B AIS transponder.
Handheld VHF radio
New AC and DC electrics with dual battery chargers, 50-foot 30A shore power cable, solar MPPT controllers, dual AC battery chargers, 1500 watt inverter, DC-DC charger, cabin fans.
14 LED cabin lights and full LED navigation lights including masthead tricolor/anchor/strobe.
Garmin GPS MAP 943XSV chart plotter with radar, depth, and digital charts of North Atlantic
Two depth sounders.
Lightning ground plate on keel.

Plumbing:
75 gal water in three tanks
Deck rain water collection system.
Custom built dry toilet (composting type).
Galley fresh and saltwater foot pumps and foot pump and sink in head.
Shower sump pump with garden sprayer with shower nozzle for inside use and solar shower bag for cockpit.
Electric and manual bilge pumps.

Other equipment:
Bulkhead compass.
Jordan series drogue with chain plates for drogue attachment.
Takacat inflatable dinghy. Dinghy electric outboard included but needs a new electric cable between battery and motor.
Composting/dry toilet with vent fan.
Galley foot pumps for fresh and salt water.
Origo 6000 gimbaled alcohol stove/oven.
Portable fridge/freezer.
Canvas dodger, bimini, and awning.
4 person valise type life-raft (needs inspection and repacking as of June 2026)
House-type window 6,000 BTU air conditioner for deck hatch.
Lifesling overboard rescue system.
Handheld wind speed instrument.
Jacklines
Emergency tiller complete with spare rudderhead/tiller strap fittings.
Hatch screens
50-foot water hose
Assorted charts and books
Marine waterproof first aid kit
Binoculars
Bimini canvas attaches between dodger and solar arch
Over the boom awning
Fenders, mooring lines, life jackets, fire extinguishers, boat hook, air horn, water and gas jugs.