Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 36 Sailboats for Sale

In 1983, Hinterhoeller Yachts of St. Catharines, Ontario, introduced the Nonsuch 36, the undisputed flagship of a revolutionary line of cruising sailboats 2. Conceived by designer Mark Ellis and master builder George Hinterhoeller, the Nonsuch fleet set out to prove that traditional New England catboat aesthetics could be married to a modern, highperformance underbody. The factory brochure famously described these vessels as greyhounds masquerading as catboats. Where traditional Cape Cod catboats were known for heavy helms and centerboards, the Nonsuch 36 featured a clean fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. Combined with an unstayed mast stepped far forward in the bow and a single, towering mainsail controlled by a wishbone boom, the design offered unprecedented ease of handling. It became the ultimate option for shorthanded cruisers who refused to compromise on performance, interior volume, or build quality.