Cape George 36

The 2022–2023 Golden Globe Race victory of Kirsten Neuschäfer aboard the Cape George 36, Minnehaha is one of the most significant endurance feats in modern maritime history. Kirsten went for the Cape George 36 specifically for its "freight train" characteristics.

• The Heavy-Weather Hammer: The Cape George is nearly 7,000 lbs heavier than the Rustler 36. In the massive, breaking seas of the Southern Ocean, that extra mass provided a level of safety and momentum that lighter boats lacked. Where other boats were being tossed, Minnehaha powered through.

• The "Power" of the Cutter Rig: Kirsten utilized the versatile cutter rig to keep the boat balanced. By using a smaller staysail and a reefed main, she could keep the center of effort low and centered, allowing the boat to maintain 7-knot averages in conditions that forced other sailors to heave-to.

• Strength of Construction: The Cape George 36 is famously overbuilt. The hull-to-deck joint and the massive scantlings meant that when the boat took "green water" over the bow, it didn't flex. This rigidity is a hallmark of Cecil Lange’s building philosophy in Port Townsend.

Whether you are eyeing the next Golden Globe Race, or a quiet crossing of the Sea of Cortez, this Cape George 36 S/V Pearl is ready to take you there!

Major Systems & Recent Upgrades

• Repowered (2016): Beta 43 Diesel with only 361 original hours. Reliable, easy to maintain, and professionally installed.

• New Rigging (2026): Brand-new standing rigging just installed, offering total peace of mind for your first offshore passage. The mast and boom were installed in 2016.

• Self-Steering: Equipped with both a Cape Horn Wind Vane and a Pelagic Autopilot for versatile, low-draw course keeping.

• Watermaker: Saltwater Pro 22gph system—no need to ration water!

• Last bottom job was in 2023, new through hulls in 2024, likely ready for fresh bottom paint.

Electronics & Electrical (Victron Optimized)

• Raymarine Axiom for modern, touch-screen navigation.Tridata and Wind

• Icom 502 VHF Radio with Commander Mic at Companionway for cockpit use

• Full Victron Energy system integration—robust, reliable, and easily monitored. Multiplus 12/3000, Smart Battery Monitor 720, Cerbo

• 300W Solar

• Balmar 120 Alternator

• 2 Lifeline AGM 8D Batteries for house, group 31 AGM starter battery

Galley

• 2 burner stove, oven inoperable

• Frigoboat fridge/freezer with digital thermostat

• BBQ on stern rail

Head

• Air Head Composting Toilet—eliminates through-hulls and simplifies maintenance for long-term cruising. 20 gallon holding tank can be converted to fuel if desired.

Sails & Hardware

• Lee Sails (approx. 10 years old) in good cruising condition.

Deck & Safety

• Manual anchor windlass

• Primary anchor spade with 300ft chain

• Secondary anchor bruce with 75ft chain and 100ft rope rode

Dinghy

• Zodiac 270 RIB(2019) w/ Tohatsu 5HP Outboard