CS 36 Merlin

This two-owner boat was purchased by the current owner in 2002 and in 2014 sailed from Canada to Mexico's Sea of Cortez where she awaits her next owner to carry on the adventure.  SV Leap of Faith is a well-maintained example of the craftsmanship of this Canadian Seacraft built Tony Castro designed fin keel sloop known for is speed and comfort under sail.  After spending the last 8yrs sailing around the Sea of Cortez based out of Puerto Escondido, SV Leap of Faith can be easily seen by flying into Loreto, Baja California Sur (Airport Code LTO).  

Latest Upgrades

Complete service on the upper end of the Volvo diesel - gaskets, seals, intake and exhaust valves, new thermostat, and flush of the freshwater pump and heat exchanger- October 2023
New Interstate 12 V deep cycle starting battery- October 2023
New Bottom Paint October 2023
Wire lifelines replaced in 2020
New Cutlass Bearing Nov 2024

Electronics and Electrical

Depth Sounder- Horizon Multi DS/KM
Knot Meter- Lowrance Model 4-5-100
Wind direction- Mast Head
Plotter Lowrance Model 405-10
Autopilot- Autohelm 4000
Compass Aquameter
GPS- Garmin GPS 48
VHF ICOM 1C-M55 
VHF hand held IG-M92-D- standard submersible model HX 3505
AIS Model EM Trak R-100

Electrical

Shore Power Inlet
Shore Power Cable
Battery Charger
Solar Panels-2 Sun Earth 145 Watts
Alternator Output 70 Amp
Battery Monitor

Batteries

House Bank- Interstate 6 Volt
Engine Start Battery- Interstate 12 Volt

Sails

Fully Battened Mainsail- Leitch McBride- condition very good
Battened Mainsail with 3 reef points
Furling Genoa- Leitch McBride 130- condition good
Storm Jib- Leitch McBride- heavy duty 100
Forespar Tri-Reacher HD Whisker Pole

Rigging

Rod rigging
Mast step on Keel

Winches

Lewmar #52 self tailing 2 speed #2
Lewmar #43 self tailing 2 speed #2

Inside Equipment

Oven- Force 10 3 burner propane stove and oven
Marine Head- Jabsco Manual compact
Refrigerator/Freezer- Combined Nova Kool Model Lt 200 refrigeration compressor
Electric Bilge Pump
Manual Bilge pump
Heating- Dickinson Diesel heater
Hot water-- Engine Atlantic Model 76E
High Water Alarm- Jabsco Auto Bilge Pump
CO Detector
Fore/Smoke Alarm
Gas Sniffer
LPG Solenoid ON/OFF switch

Outside Equipment

Dodger- Sunbrella
Bimini- Sunbrella
Life Jackets- inflatable #2
RADAR Reflector
Mainsail Cover
Cockpit Shade Cover
Genoa Cover
Cockpit Cushions
Dinghy cover
Outboard Motor Cover
Winch Covers
Swimming Ladder
Outboard Engine Bracket
RADAR Reflector
Gasoline, diesel, and water jugs

Dinghy

West Marine Zodiac- 8 feet 
dinghy motor- Mercury 5 HP

Ground Tackle/Windlass

Anchor- CQR 45 lb 5/16 High test chain 200 feet with 300 feet 5/16 spliced rode
Anchor- Danforth 35 lb with 50 feet high test chain
Windlass- Lofrans 1000- electric with deck switches and control from cockpit

Propulsion

Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Year 2003
HP 28hp
Engine Hours 3500 

Spare Parts List

55 Amp alternator
New fan for refrigeration compressor
New exhaust elbow gaskets #2
4 sets impellers for raw water pumps
1 Volvo raw water pump- new
Used raw water pump for rebuild with 1 set replacement parts for Volvo raw water pump
1 Rule 2000 GPH bilge pump
1 new Surflow fresh water pump with package to service water pump
6 Volvo oil filters
5 R24T fuel filters
3 Volvo engine belts
2 Inflatable dingy valves
Volvo antifreeze reservoir pressure cap
Thermostat for main engine
Tube of dielectric grease
Large package of stainless steel clamps
Replacement valves for all through hulls
2 large pipe wrenches

About Boat Buying in Mexico:

Buying a boat in Mexico can have some tax advantages in saving you the State Sales Tax and the boat is already where you want to start Cruising.  When buying a boat in Mexico, all of the title transfer paperwork and escrow account fund transfers are handled in the United States by a Marine Documentation Services Company for your convenience and peace of mind.

About Listing Broker:

La Paz Cruisers Supply - Sea of Cortez Brokerage - has you covered when it comes to buying or selling boats in Mexico with the largest team of professional representatives in Mexico. Our knowledgeable team can help you in Puerto Penasco, San Carlos/Guaymas, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad.