Deck Layout
The deck layout meets the need for safety and functional space to perform cruising tasks under a variety of wind conditions. The walkways are wide, clear non-skid surfaces. Rugged handrails run the length of the cabin top. Lifelines are mounted to strong stainless stanchions and run from the double stern and bow pulpits. The large anchor locker on the foredeck has a flush mounted hinged port and is convenient to the bowsprit and its anchor roller.
The cockpit is among the largest for a 36-foot sailboat. The coamings are high and comfortable for sitting against. There are two, two-inch bronze scuppers to bail the cockpit in compliance with the tough IOR standards. A 28-inch stainless steel destroyer wheel is standard and there is an emergency tiller that is easily attached directly behind the wheel in a small lazarette. The ammeter, engine temperature gage, glow plug switch, low oil pressure light, and key switch for the starter are conveniently located next to the wheel on the port side. On Sankaty, there is a swim ladder with wood steps mounted to the transom and easily accessible through an opening in the rear pulpit.
Interior Cabin Layout
The interior is tastefully finished in handcrafted Burma teak and appointed with luxurious upholstery fabric. The cushions are 5-inch medium density foam. The teak and holly cabin sole has easy access hatches to the bilge. The teak battened acoustical headliner is zippered for access to the deck gear. The U-shaped galley adjoins to port the main salon and meal preparation a delight. There is a complete three-burner stove and oven, a double sink with hot and cold pressurized water, as well as seawater with foot pump and a spray hose. There is very considerable storage space in the galley along with a good expanse of Formica countertop workspace around the U. The 15 cubic foot deck-loading icebox is insulated with 3 inches of closed cell foam and encased in fiberglass to keep stores cold for a hungry family's extended voyaging. The U shaped settee with a large drop-leaf teak table provides excellent space for sit-down meals or dockside entertaining. When it is not needed it folds up neatly to the bulkhead in a vertical position. |