Morris M36 Daysailer

INTRODUCTION:

SOMERSET is an excellent example of the elegant simplicity that made has made the M36 the most popular model built by Morris Yachts and perhaps the perfect daysailer.  Blending traditional aesthetics with modern materials and naval architecture and heirloom quality craftsmanship, the M36 is designed to be easily handled by one person while providing a large, comfortable cockpit for family and friends.  Down below, a simple open interior includes everything needed for an overnight with an enclosed head, basic galley and a large double berth forward and two full length settees.  

SOMERSET has been used summers in New England and has been kept inside heated storage off season and professionally cared for since new. Recent improvements include new sails and electronics as well as standing rigging.  Currently in the water in West Falmouth, MA, ready to enjoy for the rest of the season.

HULL and DECK CONSTRUCTION:

Hull

• Composite hull with Vinylester resin throughout and Corecell core.
• Longitudinal stringers and transverse keel floors
• Fiberglass engine bed
• Awlgrip Stark White hull
• Single Awlgrip “Vivid Red” boot stripe
• Gold Leaf w/clear coat cove stripe
• Marine plywood structural bulkheads glassed to hull and deck
• Externally fastened lead keel

Deck

• Manually consolidated Polyester deck with vacuum-bagged Core-Cell foam core.
• Core removed in areas of deck hardware and through hull fittings.
• Quarter sawn teak decking on cockpit sole.
• Quarter sawn teak decking on cockpit seats and side decks
• “Sport Yacht White” gelcoat with “Tan” nonskid
• Varnished teak toe rail and coaming cap, eyebrow, handrails and dorade boxes
• Custom cast SS bow and stern chocks that integrate beautifully with the teak toe rail
• Midship toe rails chocks and folding cleats
• SS deck plates and latches
• Removable stanchions and single lifeline port and starboard
• Forepeak storage area for anchor, lines and fenders with flush deck fiberglass hatch
• Stainless steel folding boarding ladder with storage in forepeak locker
• Large stainless deck hatch in foredeck
• Three large fixed portlight on each side of cabin

COCKPIT:

The cockpit on the M36 is the focal point of the boat and is set up to comfortably sail with family and friends with over six foot settees port and starboard.  All control lines have been led aft under decks to two electric, self-tailing winches on either side of the helm in easy reach from the wheel, allowing the boat to be simple singlehanded sailing while still allowing guests to participate if desired.  Two long settees forward of the wheel provide seating for six adults and are long enough for a nap.  Hatches in the settees provide access to large sail lockers and systems below.

• Removable varnished teak pedestal table with folding leaves
• Varnished 34” teak rimmed steering wheel.
• Saloon style companionway doors and storage bag in cockpit locker
• (2) SS cup holders in cockpit winch pods
• Cockpit seat cushions
• All sail control lines led under deck through rope clutches at helm to electric Lewmar self-tailing winches
• 6” Alpine waterproof speakers
• Removable dodger with stainless steel handrail mounted to aft bow and roll up center window for ventilation
• Cockpit drainage meets the minimum requirements of ORC Category 2 and CE Category B.

ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW:

Although most passengers will spend more time on deck than below, the warm interior is beautifully finished off and provides two full length settees, a double berth forward, an enclosed head and a simple galley – a comfortable place to get out of the sun or unexpected weather or to spend a night aboard.  

Main Salon

• All interior joinery is Herreshoff style with white bulkheads and gloss varnished mahogany trim, except the head, which is trimmed in oiled teak.
• Custom v-berth layout with varnished trim, mahogany hull sheathing, soft Majilite overhead liner and skyscreen.
• Custom tee-shaped bulkhead opening at aft end of Vee berth.

Galley

• Isotherm 1.45 CUFT top loading 12VDC refrigerator with SS liner
• Corian counter top
• Mirror-polished SS sink
• Manual pump galley faucet, Fynspray model WS-60.
• Garbage bin
• Drawers under counter with additional storage in lockers outboard and under the counter

Head:

• Raritan PHII manual marine toilet
• Corian counter top with mirror-polished SS sink
• Fynspray model WS-60 chrome plated manual pump faucet
• High grade glass mirror with frame on forward bulkhead

More Features

Interior Ventilation:

• (2) SS 3” cowl  vents on varnished teak dorade boxes
• Solar vent on the cabin top above the head compartment

Interior Lighting:

• (5) Frigast “Cabin” wall-mounted chrome cabin lights with integral switches
• (1) Imtra SS dome cabin lights with integral switch in head
• (1) Imtra SS red/white dome light with integral switch in galley

Windows, Ports & Hatches:

• Deckhouse portlights are toughened safety glass, frameless installation
• Forward stainless steel cabin hatch is Bomar.  
• Foredeck and cockpit hatches are flush fiberglass.
• Saloon style removable companionway doors with storage bag in cockpit locker.
• Additional set of companionway doors with screens

ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATION, and NAVIGATION

• Raymarine ST60+ speed, depth & wind instruments
• ICOM IC-M424G waterproof VHF Radio w/ additional cockpit-mounted Command Microphone
• Raymarine Axiom Plus 12 RV color GPS/Chart Plotter/Radar at pedestal (new 2025)
• Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar antenna mounted on Kato stainless steel fixed mast bracket (new 2025)
• Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
• Ritchie 5” compass
• Perko bicolor bow light with chrome plated brass housing
• Perko transom stern light with chrome plated brass housing

ENTERTAINMENT

• Alpine AM/FM stereo CD player & speakers mounted in main cabin.
• Alpine waterproof cockpit speakers 

ELECTRICAL

• (2) 12VDC Group 27 85 AH AGM house batteries
• Group 34 AGM engine start battery
• 12VDC alternator for battery charging with Mastervolt battery combiner to charge house and start while running
• Mastervolt 12 VDC distribution panel
• Solar panel with regulator
• 12v outlet at electrical panel
• 30 amp shore power inlet with 50’ shore cord
• Mastervolt battery charger

MECHANICAL

• 20-gallon Polyethylene waste holding tank with gravity drain to seacock
• Snake River external tank level monitor
• 20-gallon PVC fresh water tank w/deck filler cap
• Whale diaphragm 12VDC bilge pump with removable strainer
• Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump located near helm in cockpit
• Edson wire rope/chain steering system with 34” varnished teak rim wheel
• Carbon fiber/epoxy rudder with carbon fiber rudderpost
• (2) Self-aligning rudder bearings and adjustable lip seal

ENGINE:

• Yanmar 3YM20 x SD Saildrive unit, 3-cylinder, direct-injected, fresh water-cooled marine diesel engine, maximum 21 hp @3600 RPM. (approximately 740 hours August, 2025)
• Flex-O-Fold 16” two blade propeller
• Fiberglass engine mount
• Yanmar instrument panel at the helm, includes ignition power, start button, stop button, audible alarms for cooling water high temperature and low lube oil pressure, and tachometer with illumination switch.
• Edson single lever throttle with neutral safety switch located on the pedestal.
• Engine box is fitted with Soundown Vinyl/Foam composite noise reduction insulation.
• Racor model #220 spin-on fuel/water separator
• 19 gallon polyethylene fuel tank w/deck filler cap (new 2025)

SPARS and RIGGING

• Carbon fiber mast and aluminum boom by Hall Spars
• Fractional rig with swept back spreaders
• Leisurefurl main sail furling boom (furling line led back to helm)
• Self-tacking jib on athwartships curved track
• Harken MKIV 2 manual headsail furling unit
• Stainless Steel rod standing rigging (new 2022)
• Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Forespar vang
• Running rigging is low-stretch New England Rope
• Topping lift
• Spinnaker halyard
• Removable stand up blocks for spinnaker sheets

WINCHES

• (2) Lewmar 40 electric two speed chrome self-tailing winches for main halyard, main furling line, main sheet, jib sheet, jib furling line and vang
• Lewmar rope clutches at helm for lines to electric winches
• (2) Lewmar 40 two speed chrome self-tailing winches for spinnaker sheets (2011)
• (1) Lewmar 16 two speed chrome self-tailing winch on mast

SAILS

• North Full Batten 3Di Ocean 330 Mainsail (2022)
• North 3Di Ocean 330 Furling Jib (2022)
• North AP3 gennaker with snuffer (2011)

ANCHORING and MOORING

• Bruce 22 lb. anchor w/ 100’ Yale Brite Nylon rope, 6’ of chain
• Dock lines and Fenders (w/fleece covers)
• Aluminum boat hook

SAFETY

• Emergency tiller
• (2) Kidde Mariner 110 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
• Engine compartment “Fire Port”
• Tool kit, Flare kit and Air Horn
• (4) Adult Type II life jackets with storage bag
• USCG Rules of the Road
• Throwable life ring

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Canvas pedestal cover
• Varnished teak flagstaff and flag with SS socket welded to the backstay chainplate
• 2-pc SS midship folding ladder w/PVC treads
• Boat manuals