Tamoots, 1986 Cape Dory 36

Introducing Tamoots,  a well-equipped 1986 Cape Dory 36 Sloop.  A remarkable vessel that embodies classic craftsmanship and enduring performance. The Cape Dory 36 is designed for comfort and functionality, making it an excellent choice for both leisurely cruising and adventurous voyages. Its thoughtful layout allows for easy maneuverability, while the absence of complex controls enhances the sailing experience. This sloop is perfect for those who appreciate the blend of tradition and modern reliability. This boat has a long list of recent upgrades including the following:

• Rebuild (2021) 55hp Perkins diesel engine
• New standing rigging (2020)
• New cutlass bearing & shaft (2022)
• New house and engine start batteries (2022)
• Custom stainless steel transom arch with solar panels
• New refrigeration (2023)
• New reverse cycle heat / AC (2023)
• New water heater (2025)
• New composting toilet (2025)

With its timeless design and solid construction, the Cape Dory 36 stands as a testament to quality sailing, inviting you to embark on your next nautical journey with confidence and style. Tamoots is currently in the water in Annapolis Maryland.   Give Listing Agent, Kevin Reeds a call for more information or to arrange a showing.

Hull

• Classic Alberg full keel design
• Internal molded lead ballast
• One piece molded hull (hand layed)
• 13 layers fiberglass hull bottom
• SO-NPG gel coat Vinylester resin barrier coat
• High strength non-woven glass fabrics
• Internal hull flange/deck thru bolted
• New solid 1.5" diameter stainless rudder shaft & cutlass bearing (2022)
• Keel attached rudder with bronze shoe
• Spartan bronze heavy duty seacocks (Thru bolted)

Deck

• Custom stainless steel transom arch w/ Two (2) solar panels
• Dodger and bimini cover
• Custom canvas deck cover
• 45# anchor with 300' chain
• Simpson Lawrence electric windlass
• Teak toe rails - tapered and flared
• Teak rub strakes with brass half oval
• Two (2) dorade ventilators w/ guards
• Two (2) large cast aluminum deck hatches
• Exclusive “Spartan Bronze" polished deck hardware
• Locking chocks bow & stern
• 4 - 10" cleats bow & stern
• Custom midship chock & cleat combination
• 11 Spartan Bronze opening ports
• Spartan Custom main sheet traveler
• Main sheet winch - 2 speed Lewmar 16 BST
• Stay'sl winch - Lewmar 16 BST Genoa sheet winches
• Lewmar 46 BST Edson pedestal wheel steering with brake & guard
• Lifeline boarding gates port & starboard
• Teak bowsprit with 2 anchor rollers
• Gasketed & lockable cockpit seat hatches
• 28" high stanchions with heavy duty Spartan bases
• Custom high toe rails for safety
• Teak cockpit sole
• High capacity cockpit drains
• High capacity manual bilge pump
• 28" lifelines with offshore pelican hooks
• Emergency tiller
• Monitor windvane steering system
• Boarding ladder

Accommodations

Below decks the Cape Dory 36 is well appointed with teak and ash joinery and a teak & holly cabin sole.  The galley to port at the base of the companionway.  An L-shaped settee is forward with fold down table.  Another settee is to starboard with the forward facing navigation station opposite the galley to starboard.  A large pilot berth is behind the nav station.  Forward there is a large head to port and a vee-berth forward with large hanging lock and loads of storage for a boat of this size.

Interior

• New Seafrost mechanical refrigeration (2023)
• New 120VAC reverse cycle heat / air conditioner (2023)
• Teak & ash interior - varnished
• Teak & holly sole
• 6 sleeping berths
• Fully equipped navigation station
• Navigators quarter berth
• Pilot berth
• Force 10 3 burner stove with oven
• Self draining LPG Storage locker
• Bulkhead mounted salon table

Spars & Rigging

• Spartan custom keel stepped mast
• Heavy duty spar fittings
• New oversized standing rigging (2020)
• S.S. Bronze turnbuckles - drop forged
• Main halyard winch
• Yankee/genoa halyard winch
• Stay’s] halyard winch
• Club footed stay’sl system
• Line control main sheet traveler

Sails & Rigging

• 135% bi-radial multi weight genoa
• Fully battened mainsail 
• Gennaker and asymmetrical spinaker
• Lazy Jacks for mainsail
• Batmain with 3 reefs Stay'sl Storm stay’sl Storm try’sl
• Harken furler for genoa
• Boom vang/preventor
• Whisker pole

Electronics

• New Furuno radar radome (not installed)
• New Garmin chartplotter at helm station (2025)
• Garmin GPSMap 540 At nav station
• Raymarine Speed, Depth, Wind displays
• Raymarine autopilot at helm station
• Icom IC-M802 SSB transceiver
• Icom IC-M304 VHF transceiver
• ACR Globalfix Epirb (needs recertification)
• Fusion MS-RA70 bluetooth stereo
• Weems & Plath barometer

Mechanical

• Perkins 55hp 4 cylinder 4-108 diesel (rebuilt 2021) - [4,609 hours] included new hoses, risers, raw water pump, new starter, fuel injection pump
• Transmission w/ 2.1 to 1 reduction gear (rebuilt 2021)
• New shaft & cutlass bearing (2022)
• Dual Racor fuel filter with water separator
• Waterlock muffler
• Full engine instrumentation
• 1" diameter bronze propeller shaft
• Soundproofed engine compartment
• Groco seawater strainer
• 3 blade propeller

Electrical System

• New house and engine start batteries (2022)
• Upgraded entire electrical system (2024)
• New Alternator (2024)
• Solar panels mounted on transom arch
• 12 volt full service system
• Spare circuit breakers
• 110 volt shore power w/ 25' cord
• Engine room light
• Full navigation lights
• Foredeck light
• Masthead tricolor light
• Battery voltmeter
• Red/white cabin lights 
• Battery isolator
• Lightning ground system
• Bonded underwater hardware

Tanks & Plumbing

• Custom faluminum fuel tank 53 gallon
• 3 water tanks - 100 gallon capacity
• Holding tank - 35 gallon capacity
• New 6 gallon hot water heater (2025)
• New composting toilet (2025)
• Pressurized hot & cold water system
• Manual backup water system
• Sea water pump in galley
• Electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Overboard pumpout for holding tank & Y valve
• Shower sump with pump

Safety Gear & Extras

• 2021 West Marine 8' inflatable dinghy w/ outboard
• Four (4) life jackets
• Coast Guard flare kit
• Two (2) fire extinguishers
• Fenders & dock lines