SHE 36 - DRAMMER III
#2166-C1 - SHE36 - DRAMMER III
Located in the Eastern Caribbean, 'Drammer III' is a legendary Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36, proven as a comfortable and capable long-distance cruiser. This is a rare opportunity to own a seaworthy classic with a distinguished cruising pedigree. She recently completed a successful east-to-west solo crossing of the Atlantic, a testament to her capabilities and robust build, making her the ideal choice for an aspiring singlehanded sailor or a couple looking to take on blue-water passages.
This vessel has been well maintained and upgraded for serious voyaging. Recent improvements include full osmosis treatment (cut back to fiber and primed with five layers of epoxy/gel shield), and installation of new hoses and through hull fitting. Additional upgrades since 2023 include 350w of Solar, as well as new VHF, Chart Plotter, EPIRB and em-trak B900 series AIS Transponder.
She also got a new Raymarine Autopilot drive unit before departing Europe, to complement Sailomat Windvane system, which handled most of helming on the recent Atlantic crossing. The boat comes with a full suit of sails by Hood, including roller furling Genoa, Genoa 3 and Working Jib, two Spinnakers and storm sails.
The interior is designed for practicality on long voyages with extensive storage throughout, including six lockers behind the saloon berths, three under the aft pilot berth, two hanging lockers, a wet locker, and additional drawers, shelving, and bookcases. The galley is equipped with a Force 10 3-burner stove and an Isotherm fridge unit replaced in 2023.
Construction
1978 built by South Hampshire Engineering, UK
Strong GRP hull painted cream
Hull stripped and epoxied 1997
2.5 tons lead keel encased in GRP, secured with bronze resin coach bolts
Copper coated hull and keel 2024
Teak on deck, cabin roof and cockpit
Grey anti-slip paint repainted 2025
Machinery
Yanmar 3YM30E 27HP diesel engine installed 2014
1092 engine hours
6 knots cruising speed
7 knots maximum speed
Tankage
41 litres stainless steel fuel tank
Electrics
12v and 220v onboard voltage
Redflash 750 26Ah starter battery (2024)
2 x Lifeline AGM 105Ah domestic batteries (2018)
120 amp Valeo alternator installed 2025
Balmar charging system (2019)
Sunware 38W solar panel (2018)
Victron 12V 30 amp charger for shore power and water heating
Rig & Sails
Sloop rigged
Selden mast, boom, spinnaker pole and boom vang replaced 2015
Standing rigging replaced 2021
Harken furling system in good order
Lazy jack mainsail stowage system replaced 2021
Single-line reefing system installed 2025 by Holman Rigging
Main sail and spare
Genoa and spare
Two spinnakers – light/medium and heavy
Two Lewmar 48 genoa winches, new 2020
Two Lewmar 30ST mainsheet/general winches, new 2025
Two Lewmar 30 winches for spinnaker
Lewmar 30 halyard winch on mast
Various clutches
Accommodation
Sleeps 6, comfortably 4
Forecabin with Lewmar hatch
Hanging locker for waterproofs and lifejackets
Saloon table with telescopic leg seats 4–6 and converts to double berth with cushion
Starboard single berth with lockers and storage above
Skipper’s berth (long) under port quarter behind chart table
Storage and cubbies above skipper’s berth
Tool locker located underneath berth
Varnished solid wood in very good condition
White-painted plywood bulkheads painted 2022
New curtains installed 2021
Domestic
L-shaped galley with new sink and mixer tap installed 2022
Effective refrigerator under lifting lid
Cooker, grill and twin hobs installed 2021
Professionally installed new gas line with gas safe certificate (2021)
Plenty of drawers and cupboards
Lavac head with manual and electric operation, new lid 2024
Basin with mixer tap and hot/cold water
Cupboards and cubbies above and below
Self-draining shower with extendable mixer tap hose from basin
Deck
Dorado Cobra electric windlass installed 2021
45 meters chain with Rocna anchor (2021)
Teak deck, cabin roof and cockpit
Grey anti-slip deck paint redone 2025
Navigation
B&G networked system (1993), serviced by A&T Instruments 2021
Cockpit displays for depth, log, speed, wind, and tack
Master data repeater at chart table
Digital Yacht AIS system installed 2021
Furuno radar (2007), serviced 2021
Raymarine autopilot display next to helm
Raymarine RAY53 VHF radio new 2025
She is currently for sale with Williams & Smithells.
Asking £49, 000.00 incl. VAT
SPECIFICATION
Date of construction: 1978
LOA : 35.60 ft
LWL: 26.00 ft
Beam: 10.40 ft
Draft: 6.00 ft
The fabled SHE36. Numerous accounts testify to the handling and seakeeping abilities of this design but, one single story stands out from the rest. The 1979 Fastnet race: The Griffin and Lorelei
https://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/against-the-odds