Cascade 36

Stede · 28-08-2003, 05:26

Any opinions,or experience out there on the Cascade 36? I'm some what interested in this boat as a coastal/blue water cruiser. Thanks!

bradbarrett · 30-08-2003, 17:32

Owners generally love thier Cascades...Many were sold in kit form with various owners completing some or all of the rigging and interior.Facotry boats were well built,individuals obviously vary alot...Cascade still builts boats (sail and power)in Portland Oregon and you can probably find out more about your particular boat by contacting them with the hull number...They sell for around 30,000 used,though some are much higher in cpoats and one needing a refit can sometimes be bought for as little as 18K...

Here is the factory website...

http://www.cascadeyachts.com/

goodluck

Stede · 30-08-2003, 18:35

Hi Brad, and all,

Thanks for the info.on the Cascade 36. I don't own one at present, but the boat has entered in the running for a boat worthy of considering purchasing. I'm not in a hurry to buy, but I'm looking for a cruiser in the 35-38 foot range that I'll use for a coastal/bluewater boat. I've read where several people have done circumnavigations with them. The construction of the boat is hand laid up fiberglass....the same as the 26 footer I have now.When the dealer of my present boat demonstrated the sturdiness of the boat, he jumped up and down on the bow and you couldn't see the deck flex at all. The boats very strong and has taken me through some hellacious weather. Anyway, I get the feeling the Cascade 36 footers are like that. On the down side,they're a little narrow. There displacement is fairly light, but I've read nothing but positive comments about them. That is, the boats that were finished out factory finish. As you said, some owners that did their own interiors left a lot to be desired. I will be checking out the Cascade website and will continue to investigate this boat. Thanks again!

29cascadefixer · 25-09-2003, 16:30

Just NOW caught this thread ! You might be interested in a book by Jim Moore called " By way of the wind". It's a book about two people who built a Cascade 36 and sailed it around the world. Should be informative in making your decision. By the way, one of the guys on the 29 Cascade board sailed his 29 12000 miles and sold it in Hong Kong, I believe. If the stories I have read on the 29 are any indication, the 36 would meet your requirements handsomely.
Course, I'm a bit BIASED

Stede · 25-09-2003, 19:07

Hi 29cascadefixer and all,

Thanks for the info.about the book. I will definately be looking to get it. The Cascade 36 is high in the running for the perfect boat for me. There have been several that have done circumnavigations. I saw there was one for sell I believe in St.Pete on Yachtworld in the mid-fifties that I really liked. That's more than I have now, but I'm getting closer.The boat looked like it was already set up for blue water cruising.It's my understanding that some of the boats were finished out by the owners, and others were done by the factory. I think the hull and deck of the boat is hand laid up fiberglass,but I'm not positive.There was also one in the high 20's on Yachtworld. It needed a lot of upgrades,and I don't won't to spend a lot of time doing that when I do buy.When I go, I will go. There won't be a lot of time spent upgrading.What I really want to do is sail my 26 footer back over to the Abacos and kick around there for awhile. Then on down to the Exumas. After that, I would like to trailer the boat over to the West coast, sail her on San Fran Bay,then maybe take her down to Mexico. At that time, it will be decision time. I'll either go back home with her,or I'll sell her and find a blue water boat on the West coast.It would be great if I could find a nice Cascade 36 there. My intention will be to head to Hawaii from there, and then, who knows? Ahhh, it's so nice to dream,isn't it.So far, I've accomplished the things I've set out to do. Some of my methods have been a little poor, but as a good friend of mine used to say "Poor folks,have poor ways." I know I'll make it all work some how. Sorry, didn't mean to run off on a tangent here....just thinking out loud I guess.Thanks again!

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Stede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 256 Images: 36	Cascade 36 Any opinions,or experience out there on the Cascade 36? I'm some what interested in this boat as a coastal/blue water cruiser. Thanks! Last edited by Stede; 25-09-2003 at 19:11.

30-08-2003, 17:32	#2
bradbarrett Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sad to say, working ashore in Washington State Posts: 45 Images: 65	well built, stout boats, many circumnavigators, Owners generally love thier Cascades...Many were sold in kit form with various owners completing some or all of the rigging and interior.Facotry boats were well built,individuals obviously vary alot...Cascade still builts boats (sail and power)in Portland Oregon and you can probably find out more about your particular boat by contacting them with the hull number...They sell for around 30,000 used,though some are much higher in cpoats and one needing a refit can sometimes be bought for as little as 18K... Here is the factory website... http://www.cascadeyachts.com/ goodluck __________________ I'm counting up what I've got to show for all these years afloat a dog eared passport, a weathered face, a tired old boat a yarn or two that might be true and a couple of battle scars days of sparkling waters, nights of falling stars I've got seashells, I've got souvenirs, I've got songs I've penned I've got phographs, I've got memories, but mostly I've got friends See the Faithful... www.geocities.com/bradleybarrett

25-09-2003, 16:30	#4
29cascadefixer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gladwin Mi. Posts: 145	Mr. Stede, Sir ! Just NOW caught this thread ! You might be interested in a book by Jim Moore called " By way of the wind". It's a book about two people who built a Cascade 36 and sailed it around the world. Should be informative in making your decision. By the way, one of the guys on the 29 Cascade board sailed his 29 12000 miles and sold it in Hong Kong, I believe. If the stories I have read on the 29 are any indication, the 36 would meet your requirements handsomely. Course, I'm a bit BIASED

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30-08-2003, 18:35	#3
Stede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 256 Images: 36	Hi Brad, and all, Thanks for the info.on the Cascade 36. I don't own one at present, but the boat has entered in the running for a boat worthy of considering purchasing. I'm not in a hurry to buy, but I'm looking for a cruiser in the 35-38 foot range that I'll use for a coastal/bluewater boat. I've read where several people have done circumnavigations with them. The construction of the boat is hand laid up fiberglass....the same as the 26 footer I have now.When the dealer of my present boat demonstrated the sturdiness of the boat, he jumped up and down on the bow and you couldn't see the deck flex at all. The boats very strong and has taken me through some hellacious weather. Anyway, I get the feeling the Cascade 36 footers are like that. On the down side,they're a little narrow. There displacement is fairly light, but I've read nothing but positive comments about them. That is, the boats that were finished out factory finish. As you said, some owners that did their own interiors left a lot to be desired. I will be checking out the Cascade website and will continue to investigate this boat. Thanks again!

25-09-2003, 19:07	#5
Stede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 256 Images: 36	Hi 29cascadefixer and all, Thanks for the info.about the book. I will definately be looking to get it. The Cascade 36 is high in the running for the perfect boat for me. There have been several that have done circumnavigations. I saw there was one for sell I believe in St.Pete on Yachtworld in the mid-fifties that I really liked. That's more than I have now, but I'm getting closer.The boat looked like it was already set up for blue water cruising.It's my understanding that some of the boats were finished out by the owners, and others were done by the factory. I think the hull and deck of the boat is hand laid up fiberglass,but I'm not positive.There was also one in the high 20's on Yachtworld. It needed a lot of upgrades,and I don't won't to spend a lot of time doing that when I do buy.When I go, I will go. There won't be a lot of time spent upgrading.What I really want to do is sail my 26 footer back over to the Abacos and kick around there for awhile. Then on down to the Exumas. After that, I would like to trailer the boat over to the West coast, sail her on San Fran Bay,then maybe take her down to Mexico. At that time, it will be decision time. I'll either go back home with her,or I'll sell her and find a blue water boat on the West coast.It would be great if I could find a nice Cascade 36 there. My intention will be to head to Hawaii from there, and then, who knows? Ahhh, it's so nice to dream,isn't it.So far, I've accomplished the things I've set out to do. Some of my methods have been a little poor, but as a good friend of mine used to say "Poor folks,have poor ways." I know I'll make it all work some how. Sorry, didn't mean to run off on a tangent here....just thinking out loud I guess.Thanks again!