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1974 Bowman 36
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Specifications
Make
Bowman
Model
36
Year
1974
Length
36.0ft (11.0m)
Beam
3.44m
Draft
1.74m
Hull Material
GRP
Engine
Mercedes OM636 diesel, 40hp
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- Designer
- Holman & Pye
- Displacement
- 8,845 kg
- Length waterline
- 8.13 metres
- Long keel configuration
- Teak interior joinery
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 332ltrs fuel capacity
- 318ltrs freshwater capacity
- Calorifier providing domestic hot water
- Pressurised freshwater system with Jabsco water pump
- Manual seawater galley pump
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Wooden outboard engine clamp
- Provision for tender and outboard storage
- 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
- Emergency tiller
- 3 fire extinguishers
- Bosun’s chair
- Safety lines and jackstays
- Bermuda rigged sloop
- 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
Description
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
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