Rustler 36 Offshore Ready
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Length
35' 4" - 10.77m
Vessel Location
Bundaberg QLD
Launch Year
1983
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Sailed single handed across the Tasman sea from New Zealand to Queensland mid June 2026. Approximately $95 000 nzd spent (excluding a large amount of labour) on upgrades over the last 4 years preparing the boat for a circumnavigation. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the trip has been cut short. Unlike many boats that claim to be offshore ready this vessel has just started its circumnavigation and is ready for its new owner to step on and enjoy all the reliability and benefits of the hard work that has gone into getting it ready.
The Rustler 36 is very well known. A quick search online will show her capabilities. For example, numerous circumnavigations, as well as winning the non stop Golden Globe around the world yacht race via the southern ocean. She is extremely well built in the UK, strong, safe and comfortable at sea. Compared with other Rustlers for sale we are asking less, especially when considering all the recent upgrades and money spent. Reason being we are after a quick sale, reasonable offers will be considered.
The Rustler 36 is very well known. A quick search online will show her capabilities. For example, numerous circumnavigations, as well as winning the non stop Golden Globe around the world yacht race via the southern ocean. She is extremely well built in the UK, strong, safe and comfortable at sea. Compared with other Rustlers for sale we are asking less, especially when considering all the recent upgrades and money spent. Reason being we are after a quick sale, reasonable offers will be considered.
Price
AU $120,000 Make an offer
Launch Year
1983
Length
35' 4" - 10.77m
Beam
3.35m
Draft
1.68m
Displacement
7.623 Tons
Keel / Ballast
Full keel with encapsulated lead
Vessel Location
Bundaberg Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising
Designer
Holman & Pye
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
Very reliable Bukh. Fully serviced 2025. Diesel tank cleaned and fuel polished 2026.
Engine Make
Bukh
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
36
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
4.7lt/hr
Max Speed
7 knots
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Fuel
190 litres in stainless steel tank. 20 litres stored on deck in new fuel container.
Water
350 Litres in 2 stainless steel tanks. 140L on deck (Jerry cans new 2026)
Dinghy
Tinker tramp (Sailing, Rowing, Motoring + Survival Canopy). Repainted and re varnished 2026. Inflation system tested and refilled 2026.
Outboard
Yamaha 2 hp
Covers
Spray dodger, cockpit shade cover, dinghy motor cover, tiller cover, fwd hatch cover and dinghy cover (all new 2026).
Accommodation
Traditional layout with teak and oak finishes. Full sized chart table. Removable folding table in saloon. 95% of headliner replaced 2025
Cabins
Vberth: Large double with ample storage. Professional refit in 2025. Work includes new insulation + hull liner, headliner, FWD hatch and repaint inside all lockers. Also new organic latex mattress with Froli and Drymat anti condensation underlay.
Quarter berth: Large single sleeping area professionally refit in 2025. Work done includes new insulation + hull liner, headliner and lighting, opening hatch and repaint inside all lockers. Also new organic latex mattress with Froli and Drymat anti condensation underlay.
Both of the above sleeping areas are very comfortable, fresh and dry.
Most of the hull has been insulated in the saloon. In total 95% of the boats headliner has been replaced. New down lights installed in saloon.
Quarter berth: Large single sleeping area professionally refit in 2025. Work done includes new insulation + hull liner, headliner and lighting, opening hatch and repaint inside all lockers. Also new organic latex mattress with Froli and Drymat anti condensation underlay.
Both of the above sleeping areas are very comfortable, fresh and dry.
Most of the hull has been insulated in the saloon. In total 95% of the boats headliner has been replaced. New down lights installed in saloon.
Berths
Sleeps 5
Shower
Hot & cold pressurised shower in heads. Professional major refit of heads 2024.
Toilet
Lavac (overhauled in 2024) - New seals, lid, hoses, valve and pump. New gravity discharge holding tank 2024 made by Hercules Tanks in NZ.
Entertainment
Bluetooth stereo (new 2025). Starlink mini (new 2026)
Galley
Seagoing galley. Hot and cold pressurised water at stainless steel sink. Also bypass valve for use of freshwater foot pump. Pressure pump and accumulator tank replaced 2025. New saltwater hand pump 2026. BBQ mounted on stern pushpit.
Refrigeration
Engel MT45F-V with cover (new 2024). Can be used as fridge or freezer.
Freezer
Isotherm (new 2026). Freezer box repainted 2026. Can be used as fridge or freezer.
Stove
Alcohol gimballed stove with pot holders (new 2025). Electric oven (New 2025).
Hot Water
15L boiler (new Nov 2025). Currently connected to 230V system but can also be connected to engine.
Ground Tackle
2nd generation Rocna 20KG (new 2025). 60M 10mm chain spliced onto 40M of 20mm Muliplait Nylon (all excellent condition new 2025). 2 Spare anchors - Danforth and 45LB CQR. Electric windlass.
New hardtop bimini installed 2026
All fenders Dec 2025.
De mountable cockpit table.
Dyneema lifelines and netting replaced (2024). Access gates in guard rails fitted.
New hardtop bimini installed 2026
All fenders Dec 2025.
De mountable cockpit table.
Dyneema lifelines and netting replaced (2024). Access gates in guard rails fitted.
Safety Gear
Lifering with drogue and MOB light, first aid kit and well kitted grab bag (all new 2026). Jacklines port and starboard. Single handed system to ascend and descend mast (all new 2024).
Bilge Pumps
Electric pump with control panel, float switch and bilge alarm (all new 2026). Manual bilge pump.
Life Raft
Tinker tramp 4 man - serviced 2026. Survival canopy and drogue never used.
Epirb
Ocean signal Epirb 1 (new 2026)
Life Jackets
2 Adult Crewsaver Ergofit 190 (excel. Condition). 1 Child's life jacket. 2 spin lock tethers (a
Flares
Flares kit new 2026
Fire Protection
2 fire extinguishers (2025 & 2026) and fire blanket
Electrics
Major project of battery compartment professionally done in 2025. Includes new strengthened battery floors, repainting, new batteries, wiring & Victron BMV smart battery monitor installed. House bank: 448 AH in 4 Fullriver DC224-6 batteries (new May 2025). Victron 50A smart charger (new 2025). Also charge via alternator. 80 AH engine start battery.
460W fixed solar panel with Victron MPPT charge controller and MPPT control display (All new 2026 including re wiring)
Shorepower added in 2025. Includes 5 x 230V double socket outlets and shore power cable. All professionally installed.
3 Sirocco cooling fans (Dec 2025)
Large Panosonic dehumidifier for when on shorepower in colder climates.
460W fixed solar panel with Victron MPPT charge controller and MPPT control display (All new 2026 including re wiring)
Shorepower added in 2025. Includes 5 x 230V double socket outlets and shore power cable. All professionally installed.
3 Sirocco cooling fans (Dec 2025)
Large Panosonic dehumidifier for when on shorepower in colder climates.
Electronics / Navigation
New professionally installed anodised aluminium instrument panel (2025) with room to expand for additional equipment/instruments.
B&G Vulcan 9" MFD on RAM mount (both new 2025). Navionics charts from NZ to approximately Darwin.
B&G V60 fixed VHF (new 2023). Cobra handheld VHF radio with GPS (new 2026)
AIS receiving connected to MFD via NMEA 2000 with loud siren (new 2026)
Simrad Tiller pilot (New 2025)
Clipper depth. New display 2025
Barometer and ships clock.
B&G Vulcan 9" MFD on RAM mount (both new 2025). Navionics charts from NZ to approximately Darwin.
B&G V60 fixed VHF (new 2023). Cobra handheld VHF radio with GPS (new 2026)
AIS receiving connected to MFD via NMEA 2000 with loud siren (new 2026)
Simrad Tiller pilot (New 2025)
Clipper depth. New display 2025
Barometer and ships clock.
Sail Inventory
Evolution sails mainsail with 4 reefs, replaced 2026 and in as new condition.
Lidguard Roller Ruler Genoa 2024 (excellent condition).
Lightweight hank on Genoa (needs minor repair)
Storm jib and Trysail both in good condition.
Lidguard Roller Ruler Genoa 2024 (excellent condition).
Lightweight hank on Genoa (needs minor repair)
Storm jib and Trysail both in good condition.
Mast / Rigging
Masthead sloop. Aluminium mast with steps. All rigging up sized and replaced Dec 2025. All 6 side chain plates replaced 2025. Forestay & inner forestay chain plates removed, inspected and refit 2025. Furlex 300S serviced 2025. Mast completely rewired 2025, including new LED navigation lights. Boom completely overhauled 2024. Telescoping whisker pole. Various running rigging lines replaced.
Deck Gear
New German (twin mainsheet) setup in cockpit 2025.7 winches (all serviced late 2025).
Aries self steering gear completely overhauled 2026 (new main shaft, bushes, sheaves and control lines). Recently steered boat from NZ to Queensland for the entire trip.
Aries self steering gear completely overhauled 2026 (new main shaft, bushes, sheaves and control lines). Recently steered boat from NZ to Queensland for the entire trip.
Remarks
Stainless steel boarding ladder mounted on stern. Various spare parts for engine, windvane, etc. Spare tiller, two boat hooks, 2 bulkhead mounted compasses and 1 handheld compass, spare sheets, ropes, chart instruments, charts etc. All the important aspects for safe offshore sailing have been taken care of. Last antifouled April 2026.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Clive
Telephone
Bundaberg QLD
Australia
Australia