1974 Bowman 36

Bowman 36 | Proven Offshore Cruiser with Extensive Upgrades
The Bowman 36 is a respected long-keel offshore cruiser. She is known for strength, balance, and a gentle motion at sea. Fidget is a fine example of this classic design.

Originally built for the owner of Chiswell Marine, she features beautifully crafted teak joinery throughout. Her interior finish reflects careful construction and thoughtful detailing. Recent owners have maintained and upgraded her with care. She now presents as a capable yacht ready for extended cruising.

A reliable Mercedes OM636 diesel engine powers the boat. The system includes an upgraded alternator and a Vetus cooling strainer. Her long-keel hull and solid GRP construction deliver steady offshore performance. These qualities give confidence in challenging conditions.

The rig received significant renewal in 2019. Both standing and running rigging were replaced, and a Seldén Furlex furling system was installed. The sail wardrobe supports varied sailing conditions. It includes a fully battened mainsail with lazy jacks, furling genoas, a cruising chute, spinnaker, and storm jib.

Handling remains simple and controlled. Wheel steering and a bow thruster assist manoeuvring in tight spaces. A Raymarine navigation suite supports offshore passage making. The system includes radar and autopilot for reliable navigation.

Below decks, warm teak joinery creates a welcoming atmosphere. The layout sleeps up to six people in comfort. The forward cabin features a V-berth. The saloon offers settee berths and a pilot berth. A quarter berth sits aft for additional accommodation.

The practical galley includes a Nelson gimballed cooker, fridge, and double sink. Pressurised hot water provides convenience on board. An Eberspacher heating system keeps the cabin warm during cooler voyages.

Fidget is currently available through Williams & Smithells International. She offers classic Bowman pedigree with proven offshore capability. This yacht stands ready for her next cruising adventure.

Construction
GRP hull construction
Long keel configuration for offshore capability
Teak interior joinery fitted to a high specification
Seven coats Gelshield applied to hull in 1996
Topsides painted with International Perfection two-pack system in 2012
Deck repainted with the same system in 2015
Bronze anodised Proctor mast
Aluminium mast base doubler plates fitted in 2019


Machinery
Mercedes OM636 diesel engine
TMP gearbox
Two-blade bronze propeller
Ambassador rope cutter fitted
Lewmar bow thruster
Engine cooling system upgraded with Vetus water strainer (2020)
New alternator installed (2022)
Workshop manual included


Electrics
12V onboard electrical system
2 x 12V domestic batteries (new 2025)
1 x 12V engine start battery (new 2025)
1 x 12V forward battery for bow thruster and windlass (new 2023)
Mastervolt Easy Charge battery charger
Orion-TR Smart DC-DC charger (installed 2018)
Marine galvanic isolator
Bosch alternator (new 2022)
Sunpower solar panel with Victron regulator and Bluetooth monitoring


Tankage
332ltrs fuel capacity
318ltrs freshwater capacity
Calorifier providing domestic hot water
Pressurised freshwater system with Jabsco water pump
Manual seawater galley pump


Accommodation
Sleeps up to 6
Double V-berth in forecabin with sprung mattresses
2 saloon settee berths
Pilot berth in main cabin
Quarter berth beside chart table
Large chart table with engine access
Heads compartment with basin and shower
Jabsco marine toilet (new 2021)
Hanging lockers and storage cupboards
Eberspacher cabin heater with three outlets
Cockpit cushions
Bunk cushions


Domestic
Nelson gimballed gas stove with oven
Fridge with ice box
Double galley sink
Manual Whale taps for sea water and fresh water
Pressurised fresh water system
Calorifier hot water system
Sony radio with two speakers
Barometer
Sestral clock
Oil lamp
Assorted galley equipment and utensils


Deck
45lb CQR anchor with approximately 45m of 8mm chain
Lewmar Pro-Series windlass (new 2021)
Kedge anchor with warp
Boathook
Portable midships ladder
Stern bathing ladder
Sprayhood (new 2023)
Full cockpit cover with stainless frame
Boom awning
Cockpit side screens with boat name
Cockpit table and pedestal
Steering wheel
Wood laminated tiller
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump Whale SS5212 (new 2024)
6 fenders
Berthing lines
2 winch handles
Water hose reel with additional hose
Deck brushes and cleaning equipment
Gas locker with 3 Camping Gas cylinders


Navigation
Raymarine E120 chart plotter
Raymarine radar
Raymarine ST60 wind instrument
Raymarine ST60 depth instrument
Raymarine ST60 speed/log instrument
Raymarine autopilot course computer
Raystar GPS receiver
240E VHF radio with AIS receive and cockpit extension
Garmin cockpit chart plotter with mount and power connection
Lowrance GlobalNav 310 stand-alone GPS
Plastimo compass (new 2019)
Heliflex Stu VHF aerial (new 2019)
Radar reflector (new 2019)
LED masthead tricolour light (new 2019)
LED steaming light (new 2019)
Comprehensive equipment manuals


Tenders
Wooden outboard engine clamp
Provision for tender and outboard storage


Safety
Ocean Standard 6-man liferaft (new 2018, serviced June 2022)
Lifebuoy with light
Oscar man-overboard recovery line and strop
Grab bag with coastal flare pack
Radar reflector
Emergency tiller
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
3 fire extinguishers
Bosun’s chair
Safety lines and jackstaysThe condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.


Rig & Sails
Bermuda rigged sloop
Bronze anodised Proctor mast
Standing rigging fully renewed (2019)
All running rigging renewed (2019)
Furlex Seldén furling system for genoa (new 2019)
Seldén single-line reefing boom (2008)
Lazy jacks and mainsail cover
3 mast winches
2 Lewmar ST genoa sheet winches in cockpit
3 Gibb Sheetmaster cockpit winches
Fully battened mainsail
Genoa
Light weather furling genoa
Cruising chute
Storm jib
Spinnaker