Finistere is a St. Leonard, Maryland based 1988 Gozzard 36 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Step aboard this timeless 1988 Gozzard 36 and discover a yacht that combines traditional elegance with practical blue-water cruising design.
Her graceful clipper bow and finely crafted joinery reflect the unmistakable heritage of Ted Gozzard, designed for both beauty and purpose. At just over 42 feet long overall, she maintains a manageable footprint while offering exceptional interior volume and flexibility. Below decks, the innovative “transformer” layout adapts seamlessly to your needs, providing open social spaces or private quarters with the effortless conversion of sliding bulkheads and settees that become a comfortable centerline berth.
With its 12-foot beam, cockpit island pod, and thoughtfully laid-out galley and head, this vessel is perfectly suited for entertaining or extended voyages in comfort. Under sail, her modified fin keel and cutter rig offer solid handling and reliability, while her under-5-foot draft opens up a world of shallow-water cruising.
Built to last and meticulously maintained, she’s ready to take you beyond coastal cruising into world-class passages without compromise.
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Specifications
| Name | Finistere |
| Make | Gozzard |
| Model | 36 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Gozzard |
| Construction | Other |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 42ft / 12.80m |
| Lwl | 29ft 3in |
| Beam | 12ft 14in |
| Draft | 4ft 9in |
| Mast Height | 56ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 90 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 100 gallons |
Performance
| Engines | 46 WESTERBEKE 46 1988 |
| Engine Hours | 4636 |
| Displacement | 8.5 tonnes |
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Overview
- 1988 Gozzard 36
- Traditional clipper bow and finely crafted joinery by Ted Gozzard
- Blue-water cruising design with classic aesthetics and practical features
- Modified fin keel and cutter rig
- Under-5-foot draft suitable for shallow-water cruising
- Cockpit island pod and 12-foot beam for increased interior volume
- Transformer layout allowing conversion between open social space and private staterooms
Layout & Accommodations
- Flexible "transformer" interior layout with sliding bulkheads and convertible settees
- Forward salon converts to private stateroom with centerline double berth
- Option to open bulkheads to create one large lounge
- Quarter berth aft
- Dedicated navigation station
- Head with separate shower
- Classic joinery finish, visually larger interior than typical 36-footers
Galley
- Secure sea-worthy galley layout
- Three-burner propane stove with oven
- Top-loading fridge/freezer
- Double stainless sinks
- Ample storage and lockers
- Work triangle arranged so everything is within arm's reach underway
Deck Equipment
- Wide side decks with solid bulwarks for safe movement
- Bowsprit for anchor readiness and classic lines
- Roomy cockpit with center helm
- Walk-through transom for easy dinghy access
- Cockpit island pod
- Butterfly hatches and opening ports for ventilation
Electronics & Navigation
- GPS
- Autopilot
- Depth instruments
- Wind instruments
- Icom VHF at navigation station
- Icom VHF at cockpit
- Instrument layout optimized for offshore watchkeeping
Electrical Power & Plumbing
- Heart inverter/charger
- Ample battery capacity (house bank)
- Shore power hookup
- Diesel heater for cabin heating
- Pressurized fresh water system with good-sized tank
- Hot water heater operable from shore power and engine heat
Engine & Mechanical
- Westerbeke diesel engine
- Reliable starting and good performance under power
- Simple, easy-to-service mechanical systems suitable for cruising
- Fuel capacity reported approximately 40–45 gallons (engine tank estimate)
Sails & Rigging
- Cutter rig configuration (main, staysail, headsail)
- Manageable sail plan for short-handed and offshore sailing
- Reefing systems operable from the cockpit
- Self-tailing winches
- Lines led aft for cockpit control
- Balanced sail plan for long passages
Dimensions
- Overall length: 42 ft (just over 42 ft o/a)
- Beam: 12 ft
- Draft: 4 ft (reported as just under 5 ft / under-5-foot draft in other references)
- Displacement: 17,000 lbs
Interior
- Heads (bathrooms): 1
- Staterooms: 3 (including convertible forward salon)
- Berths: 3 (including centerline double berth and quarter berth aft)
- Joinery: classic wood finish in good condition
Performance
- Cruise speed: 6 knots
- Fuel capacity: 90 gallons (reported in performance section)
- Water capacity: 100 gallons
Construction
- Hull material: Airex Fiberglass
- Ballast: approximately 6,800 lbs
- Sturdy build suitable for offshore passages
Additional Information
- Displacement approximately 17,000 lbs with ~6,800 lbs ballast for offshore stability
- Draft just under five feet for access to shallower anchorages
- Well maintained and ready to cruise immediately
- Suitable for island hopping or serious bluewater passages
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