Gozzard 36E Bluewater Cruiser | Fully Refit and Ready for Passage

INNISFREE is a Canadian-built Gozzard 36E designed for safe bluewater sailing and comfortable living aboard. Currently lying in Licata, Sicily, she offers a stable and capable platform for Mediterranean cruising and longer offshore passages. Her cutter rig, classic profile and efficient interior suit a cruising couple seeking strength, comfort and ease of handling.

A comprehensive refit in 2021 transformed the yacht and renewed all major systems. Key upgrades included a Beta 50 engine, new standing and running rigging, diesel hydronic heating and a complete electrical overhaul. In addition, she carries 400Ah of lithium batteries, approximately 850W of solar power and a full Victron energy management system. Consequently, she delivers excellent energy independence away from shore power.

Her sail plan supports safe and efficient short-handed sailing. She carries a 2023 Yankee, self-tacking staysail, asymmetric spinnaker and storm sails. Furthermore, all lines lead aft to the cockpit, making sail handling straightforward in changing conditions. A mainsheet arch, substantial davits and a full cockpit enclosure add comfort and protection at sea.

Below deck, the interior feels warm, bright and practical. The layout includes a large aft berth, a convertible forward saloon berth, a U-shaped galley with dinette and a dedicated navigation station. Meanwhile, the heads compartment benefits from a separate shower, providing additional comfort during extended cruising.

Navigation equipment is equally impressive. The yacht features B&G Zeus displays, radar, AIS, Iridium GO!, dual autopilots and full NMEA 2000 integration. Together, these systems provide excellent situational awareness and reliable passage-making capability.

INNISFREE also includes a Highfield UL260 dinghy, Suzuki 6hp outboard, 2024 Torqeedo electric outboard, 50L per hour watermaker and offshore safety equipment. As a result, she offers an exceptionally well-equipped package for independent cruising.

Currently located in Licata, Sicily, INNISFREE presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Gozzard 36E that is already prepared for Mediterranean cruising and future offshore adventures.

Construction
Fiberglass hull and deck with balsa coring (core removed around all fittings)
External lead ballast attached along full keel length
Modified fin keel cut away in front of rudder
Epoxy barrier coat applied after vapor blasting (2 coats Petit Protect 4700, 2021)
Wide side decks with external chainplates for safe movement
Bronze cleats and chocks, custom cast by Gozzard
Polished bronze dolphins and oiled teak toerails
Clipper bow and classic shearline for traditional aesthetic
Stainless steel railing fabricated in 2023


Machinery
Beta 50 engine, installed 2020 by Gartside Marine
50 horsepower diesel inboard
1400 engine hours
Direct drive with bronze 3-blade propeller
Upgraded 120A alternator with Balmar MC-614H regulator
New Brunton Sigmadrive shaft coupling and shaft
Replaced cutlass bearing and serviced PSS shaft seal
New gearbox and throttle control cables
Twin Parker/Racor fuel filters with water separators
Additional rudder bearing added (2022) to reduce play and improve support


Electrics
400 Ah lithium house bank (2 x 200 Ah Dakota Lithium, new 2021)
AGM starter battery (new 2024)
Victron 2000W Multiplus inverter/charger (new 2021)
240V 30A Victron charger for European shore power (new 2025)
Victron Argofet battery isolator and galvanic isolator
Victron Cerbo GX with GX Touch 50 display
Victron MPPT solar controllers
2 x 350W LG rigid solar panels above davits (2021)
160W flexible solar panel on dodger (2021)
Victron BMV-712 battery monitor
Rewired house battery bank with dedicated charging and load buses
2/0 cable upgraded main charging bus
All lights converted to LED
USB and AC outlets at helm, nav station, and cabins
Interior GFI-protected AC outlets
Ruuvi Bluetooth environmental sensors for cabin, fridge, freezer, cockpit (2024)
Dimmable, color-adjustable LED strip lighting in forward cabin
Red/white dimmable cabin and galley LED lights
LED cockpit and helm lighting with helm switch (2023)


Tankage
215 litres fresh water bilge tank
150 litres fresh water aft tank
170 litres diesel fuel capacity
130 litres holding tank capacity
Hot water on demand via Hurricane Zephyr hydronic system or engine


Accommodation
King-sized aft cabin berth (188 x 178 cm) with new foam and Ultrasuede (2023)
Salon converts to queen bed (185 x 130 cm) with lee cloths
Convertible panels create private forward cabin
Open-concept salon with V-settee and adjustable table (seats 6 or lowers as coffee table)
Dedicated nav station with desk and full electronics suite
10 opening portlights, 2 opening hatches, and 2 dorades for ventilation
Cabin fans in salon, galley, and aft cabin (Caframo Scirocco, new 2022)
Handcrafted American cherry joinery with off-white Ultraleather (2023)
Custom screen doors, portlight screens, and plexiglass washboards
Extensive storage: lockers, shelving, bilge, wine rack, deep cupboards


Domestic
U-shaped galley with Corian countertops and storage throughout
Force 10 2-burner propane stove/oven on gimbal
Built-in 800W microwave
AC-powered single-burner induction cooktop
Nova Kool LT 200 12V fridge with cold plate (controller replaced 2025)
5 cu.ft top-load fridge and 2 cu.ft front-load freezer
Sink with modern pull-down sprayer (2022), Acuva UV purifier, and manual pump
Purpose-built dish and cutlery storage
Dedicated 2-person dinette beside galley
Head with vanity and separate shower
Corian countertop and recessed sink (tap replaced 2023)
Raritan manual toilet with Y-valve and macerator/deck discharge
Opening portlight and solar-powered fan for head ventilation
Fold-down seat protects toilet during showers


Deck
Secure cockpit with seating for 8 and large central cockpit pod
Custom stainless mainsheet arch and davits (new 2021)
Full Sunbrella cockpit enclosure with Strataglass windows
Fold-down transom swim platform with integrated ladder and shower
Hard dodger with Tuffak windows and fiberglass top
Teak-top cockpit pod with fold-out side tables and deep locker
Dedicated storage for winch handles, emergency tiller, and bilge pump handle
Wide, clear side decks and long handrails for safe passage


Navigation
B&G Zeus 3S 9" chartplotter at helm (2021)
B&G Zeus 3 7" chartplotter at nav station (2021)
2 x Triton2 displays in cockpit (2021)
B&G Halo20+ radar (2021)
Raymarine EV-1 sensor and ACU-200 autopilot controller (2021)
Raymarine P70s control head at helm (2021)
Raymarine Type 1 linear drive (serviced 2023)
Octopus 1012LAM7 hydraulic drive (new 2022)
Dual autopilot setup with switchable drives
Em-trak B923 AIS transceiver with GPS antenna (2021)
ICOM M424G VHF with CommandMic at helm (2021)
Garmin inReach Explorer+ (2021)
Iridium GO! satcom with external antenna (2021)
Teltonika RUT950 cellular/WiFi router (2021)
WeBoost cellular signal booster with marine antenna (2021)
Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo with speakers inside and out (2021)
Victron Cerbo GX displays tank/electrical/environmental data
NMEA2000 backbone integrated across all electronics
Actisense W2K-1 NMEA2000 to WiFi gateway


Tenders
Highfield 260 UL aluminum RIB with wide tubes (new 2021)
Custom Sunbrella dinghy chaps (Grenadine Sails, 2023)
Suzuki 6 hp 4-stroke outboard (new 2023)
Torqeedo Travel upgraded from 1003 to 1103 motor pod (2024)


Safety
ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB (2021)
Survitec ISO Ocean liferaft in cabintop rack (2021, recert due 2025)
Danbuoy MOB system (2022)
Lifesling with automatic light
Fiorentino 9’ parachute sea anchor with accessories (2022)
Offshore preventer system with cockpit tensioning
Emergency VHF antenna, rechargeable spotlights, flares, and smoke signals
Lee cloths in forward berths (2022)
Jacklines and cockpit pad-eyes for safety harnesses
Loud bilge pump alarm (2021)
Smoke and CO detectors in main cabin
Manual bilge pump and crash pump with flexible hose
Emergency boarding ladder on transom


Rig & Sails
Isomat aluminum deck-stepped mast
Cutter rig with twin Schaefer furlers
Single spreaders and twin backstays
New standing rigging installed by Ocean Rigging (2021)
Sta-lok fittings on all stays and bobstay
Spinnaker halyard crane and spare halyard added (2021)
Self-tacking staysail, North Sails NPC Crosscut (new 2021), Sunbrella cover (2023)
115% Genoa/Yankee by Mack Sails, Challenge Marblehead cloth (new 2023)
Asymmetric spinnaker with ATN sock and tacker (new 2021)
Storm jib (used, modified to fit furler by North Sails)
Storm trysail (unused, with dedicated mast track, acquired 2022)
Mainsail functional but due for replacement
2 x Lewmar 44 primaries, 3 x Lewmar 30 winches
Spinlock XTS and XAS line clutches (new 2022)
Spinlock T38 deck organizers (new 2021)
Whisker pole, Forespar 13–24 on mast-mounted track (new 2021)
Dyneema lifelines (new 2025)
All running rigging replaced since 2021
All halyards, reefing, and furling lines led aft to cockpit
Gozzard-designed mainsheet arch and davits (new 2021)
Stainless rail from arch to side gates (new 2023)
Mast steps (2 at base and 2 at masthead)
Masthead Windex with light (new 2023)