The CS 36 Merlin, introduced in 1986, represented a strategic pivot for Canadian Sailcraft (CS Yachts). While it shared its length with the earlier, Raymond Wall-designed CS 36 "Traditional," the Merlin was a clean-sheet design from the office of Tony Castro. It reflected a transition in naval architecture toward broader beams carried aft, increased interior volume, and a modernized underwater profile. Produced in the Brampton, Ontario facility during the company’s peak years, the Merlin was built to compete with the emerging influx of European designs from Beneteau and Jeanneau, offering a blend of Canadian build scantlings with a contemporary European aesthetic. The Merlin remained in production until the shipyard’s closure in 1992, securing its place as one of the most refined performance cruisers of its era.
Used CS 36 Merlin Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- CS
- Model
- 36 Merlin
- Builder
- Canadian Sailcraft
- Designer
- Tony Castro
- Number Built
- 100
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - 1990
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