The Rustler 36, designed by Holman & Pye over 30 years ago has carved itself an enviable reputation as an elegant, long keeled offshore cruising yacht. With examples of the design cruising in all parts of the globe, the yachts are now sought after by those aspiring to set off on serious offshore adventures as well as those just looking for a reliable long keeled offshore cruising yacht, well suited to short-handed sailing.A well-equipped example of the Rustler 36 AQUILA boasts a comprehensive inventory which includes many ‘extras’ desired by all Rustler 36 owners. Her extensive inventory includes:Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine. (2009)Balmar high-capacity, 100amp smart alternatorHMI dripless sternglandSpurs rope cutterEdson wheel steering systemVetus tunnel mounted bow thrusterHydrovane VXA2D wind vane steering gearAutohelm ST4000 wheel pilot systemRaymarine Axiom Pro MFD chart plotter x2, one in cockpit and one at chart table (2020)Raymarine ST60 navigation instrumentsIcom IC-M423G GPS DSC VHF radioIcom IC-M802 HF radioAqua Marine Neptune 4500 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven, gimbal mountedDiesel-fired blown-air heating systemZodiac inflatable dinghy with Honda outboardLying afloat on her berth in Craobh Marina the Rustler 36 AQUILA is available for immediate viewing.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Traditional heavyweight, hand-consolidated GRP moulding.Single-piece moulding with full-length encapsulated keel.Lead ballast within the keel.Hull finished in blue with gold covelineTeak rubbing strake with stainless steel coping stripHull finished below waterline with red antifouling.Deck & Superstructure Construction:Single-piece GRP moulding forming decks, coachroof and self-draining cockpit.Deck moulding finished in cream gelcoat.Painted non-slip panels to finish side decks and coachroofLaid teak deck panels to finish cockpit seating and sole.Keel & Rudder:Full-length encapsulated keelLead ballastFull-depth transom-hung rudderProp aperture cut in rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Yanmar 3GM30F marine diesel engine. (2009)29hp3 Cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.Mechanical reversing marine gearboxSingle lever controlMaintenance & Performance: Engine serviced summer 2025Recorded running hours approximately 3105hrsCruising speed under engine 5.5ktsPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shaftHMI dripless sternglandSpurs rope cutter3 blade, bronze fixed propellorEdson wheel steering systemNew steering cables fitted 2026Stainless steel wheel with leather coverBow Thruster:Vetus tunnel mounted bow thrusterVetus rocker switch type control panel mounted on pedestalAutopilot:Autohelm ST4000 wheel pilot systemAutohelm wheeldrive unit attached to pedestalWind Vane Self Steering:Hydrovane VXA2D wind vane steering gearTransom-mountedELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power:Single 16 amp connectionExtension lead to connect to shore supplyRCD protected systemRing mains, battery charger and water heater.Battery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 100Ah lead acidDomestic Batteries – 2x 12vDC, 135Ah lead acidAlternator:Single-engine drive alternator.Balmar high-capacity, 100amp smart alternatorBattery Charger:230vAC – 12vDC battery chargerGeneral:12vDC charging socket at chart tablePLUMBINGFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in heads, extending for use as showerManually pumped tap at galley sink with Jabsco Aquafilter unitHot water from calorifier heated by engine or shore powerBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge Pump x2 – one in cockpit and one beneath quarter berthTANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankStainless steel tankApproximate capacity 180ltrsFresh Water:Single freshwater tankApproximate capacity 360ltrsNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Plotter – Raymarine Axiom Pro MFD chart plotter display mounted in Navpod on pedestal (2020)Depth – Raymarine ST60Speed & Log – Raymarine ST60Wind – Raymarine ST60Wind Close Hauled – Raymarine ST60Magnetic Compass x2Below Decks:Plotter – Raymarine Axiom Pro (2020)Communications Equipment:DSCVHF – Icom IC-M423G GPS DSC VHF radioHF Radio – Icom IC-M802AIS – Integrated to display on Raymarine Axiom displaysNavtex – Furuno NX-300DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Aqua Marine Neptune 4500 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven, gimbal mountedFridge – Top-loading fridge built in under worktop. Double stainless steel sinkPressurised hot and cold water tapManually pumped freshwater tap with Jabsco AquafilterHeads:Heads – Jabsco manual marine toiletWash hand basinMixer tap which extends for use as showerShower sump drain pumped overboardHeating:Diesel fired blown air heating systemThermostatic cabin controllerOutlets in saloon and forward cabinLighting:Overhead and bulkhead mounted lighting throughoutDownlighters on deck head outboard of saloon setteesEntertainment:Kenwood radio/CD head unitSpeakers in saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Twin/Double forward cabinSelf-contained heads with showerSaloon with 2/3 occasional berthsGalleyNav StationLarge quarter berthDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Traditional twin V-berth configurationInfill section to create double berth. Dresser unit aft of bunk to starboard with storage beneath and above, outboard.Lockers running the full length of the bunk, overhead port and starboard, 3 compartments in each.Storage is provided below the bunks.The large forehatch in the cabin provides light and ventilation.Heads:Constructed in white GRP mouldings.Jabsco manual sea toilet fitted at forward end, facing aft.Countertop running the length of the compartment outboard.Inset wash hand basin at aft endMixer tap, pulling out to extend for use as showerhead.Vanity lockers above countertopStorage lockers beneath countertop.Saloon:Traditional settee style seating with bench type settees to port and starboard.Walk way to forward cabin and heads forward with full length (heated) hanging locker to starboard Both settees convert to provide well proportioned single bunks with lee cloths fitted to both. Port settee has infill section and support legs to create occasional double berth.Double drop leaf saloon table is centrally mounted, storage is provided within central section of table for bottles. Selection of storage lockers outboard above seat backs outboardBin lockers beneath settee basesGalley:Located to the starboard side of the companionway.U-shaped galley.Worktop forward with top loading fridge located beneath inboard sectionGimbal mounted gas cooker outboard centrallyDouble stainless steel sink inset to aft section of worktop inboard.Selection of storage lockers and drawers outboard of worktop and beneathNav Station / ¼ Berth:Located to port of companionway.Forward facing chart table with navigator sitting on forward end of quarter berthChart storage within table-topShips switch panel outboardVHF and Plotter/Radar display mounted overheadLarge ¼ berth extending aftBin type storage lockers beneath bunkDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rigSilver anodised alloy mas and spars, manufactured by Kemp.Stainless steel standing rigging Chafe protectors fitted to shrouds and bottled screwsProfurl roller reefing system on forestayRemovable inner forestay for setting staysail or storm jibSlab reefing, fully battened mainsail with Rutgerson mast carsRod kickerDeck-mounted genoa track car system for Genoa/JibHarken mainsheet track and car systemSpinlock rope clutches for lines lead aft to cockpit, eight in totalLazyjacksWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 44, self-tailing, two-speedCockpit Halyard Winches – 2x Lewmar 16, self-tailing, single-speedMast Mounted Halyard Winch – 1x Lewmar 30, two-speedSails:Mainsail – White dacron, full battened, 3-full reefs. Mc Williams SailsGenoa – White dacron, roller reefing with blue UV Strip. Channon SailsStaysail – White dacron, hank-onSpinnaker – Asymmetric with snuffer. (2019)Storm jib – Hank-on, setting on removable inner forestayTrysailWhite sails laundered and serviced by sail maker annually in current ownershipCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with mastboot and lazyjacksSprayhoodCockpit Tent – With windows in roll up side and aft panelsAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 20kg CQR anchor on 57m, chain rodeKedge Anchor – 5kg Fortress FX16 with 33m chain and warp rodeAnchor Windlass – Simpson Lawrence Anchorman Power 700Anchor Angel WeightFenders – SelectionMooring Warps - SelectionTender:Inflatable Dinghy – Zodiac Cadet 230 Roll-up with slat floor and hard transom complete with seat, oars and pumpOutboard – Honda BF2.3, 2.3hp, 4-stroke outboardGeneral:Stainless steel double bow roller stemhead fitting with tufnol rollersAnchor stowing on starboard bow roller Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails.Alloy toerail running the length of deck edgeAlloy, toerail-mounted stanchions supporting double-tier plastic-coated guardwires.Guardwire gates port and starboardDeck-mounted alloy mooring cleats, forward and aftDorade ventilators with stainless steel protection hoops forward of mastGenoa track mounted on side deck Lines lead aft from mast via deck organisers on port and starboard sides of coachroofHardwood grabrails running the length of the coachroof, port and starboardTeak topped cockpit coamings with primary and secondary winches mounted outboard of cockpitCockpit halyard winches mounted to port and starboard of companionway with rope clutches forwardBench seating along port and starboard sides of cockpit with short bridge deck forward.Lockers beneath starboard side seating.Mainsheet spanning cockpit immediately forward of pedestal on teak horse.Helm pedestal fitted with plotter display mounted in nav pod, bow thruster controller to starboard side of pedestalCurved helm seat aft, removable.Rustler folding swimming ladder, fitted at guard wire gates, can be deployed on port or starboard sidesSAFETY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead anchor lightMasthead tri-colourSteaming lightLow level running lightsDeck flood lightLife saving:Liferaft – Seago 4 person cannister liferaft – Requires serviceHorseshoe lifebuoyDanbuoyMOB recovery slingDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.