PDQ Capella 36
1989

YEAR

US$ 75,000

PRICE

36 ft.

LENGTH

PDQ

BUILDER

This yacht is SOLD. Thank you for your interest.
SAN CARLOS, SONORA

PDQ Capella 36



Designed by Alan Slater, the PDQ 36 Capella is a well-built, nimble-sailing, cruising cat designed for families and not for charter companies. Safe, stable, and dependable, she’s the ideal size for single-handing, perfect for family cruising or couples on a holiday.

She is an affordable, safe and proven performance cruising catamaran. Her 2’10” draft is ideal for tucking into protected anchorages while her 18′ beam with comfortable bridge deck add amazing comfort and stability.

Owner is very motivated to sell so don’t miss out on this opportunity and come check her out!


This vessel is located in beautiful San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, a short 250 mile drive on a safe 4-lane highway from Nogales, Az. San Carlos is a known boating destination/community, featuring breathtaking scenery, quiet anchorages nearby, great fishing, diving, two marinas, 3 haul out facilities and much more.

PDQ 36 Capella: Alan Slater design, family-friendly catamaran. Safe, stable, and nimble. Ideal for single-handing, affordable cruising with comfort and stability.
  • length: 36 ft. (10.97 m.)
  • price: US$ 75,000
  • builder: PDQ
  • draft: 2.83 ft. (0.86 m.)
  • max speed: 7 kn
  • beam: 18 ft. (5.49 m.)
  • cruising speed: 5 kn
  • built: 1989
  • Sail
  • Fiberglass hull
  • 2 cabins
  • 1 head
  • sleeps 6

Speed & Distance

Cruising Speed 5kn
Max Speed 7kn
Range 300nm

Dimensions

Length Overall 36ft
Length on Deck 36ft
Max Draft 2.83ft
Beam 18ft
Cabin Headroom 6.33ft
Length at Waterline 34ft

Tanks

Fresh Water Tank 1 X 60 Gal (Plastic)
Fuel Tank 1 X 55 Gal (Stainless Steel)
Holding Tank 1 X 30 Gal (Stainless Steel)

Accommodations

Heads 1

Engine 1

Engine Make Yamaha
Total Power 9.9hp
Engine Hours 120
Engine Type Outboard
Drive Type Direct Drive
Fuel Type Gas
Propeller Type 3 Blade

Engine 2

Engine Make Yamaha
Total Power 9.9hp
Engine Hours 120
Engine Type Outboard
Drive Type Direct Drive
Fuel Type Gas
Propeller Type 3 Blade

Accommodations

Port and st’bd hulls have large state rooms with queen size beds and more than ample drawers and hanging lockers. Full galley located in the port hull with heaps of room and storage. Aft of the galley is a single berth converted to a “garage” which contains tools, tons of spares, paints and the water maker. Aft of the st’bd stateroom is a Large chart table with a folding seat. Across from that are enclosed shelves to carry weeks of provisions and various gear. Aft of the chart area is the head with a shower, etc.

Galley

  • REFRIGERATION: Adler/barbour
  • FREEZER: Same
  • WATER SYSTEM: Pressurized fresh
  • STOVE: 3-burner
  • COOKING FUEL: Propane
  • SINK: Double stainless steel
  • OTHER: Mood lighting

Navigation and electronics

  • SSB: Icom
  • SSB TUNER: Icom
  • PACTOR: Yes
  • VHF: Icom with remote cockpit microphone
  • VHF #2: Hand held
  • GPS: In chart plotter
  • GPS #2: Germane portable
  • RUDDER ANGLE: Yes
  • AIS RECEIVER: Yes
  • AIS TRANSPONDER: Yes
  • STEREO: Kenwood
  • DEPTH SOUNDER: Raymarine
  • WIND SPEED / DIRECTION: Raymarine
  • AUTOPILOT: Raymarine
  • PLOTTER: Raymarine
  • COMPASS: Yes
  • RADAR DETECTOR: On the VHF

Electrical

  • HOUSE BANK 1: 4 new sealed house batteries with 105 x 4 amp-hours
  • BATTERY MONITOR: Yes
  • BATTERY SWITCH: Yes
  • INVERTOR: Yes
  • ALTERNATOR: In outboards
  • AC VOLTAGES: Yes at 60 HZ Hertz
  • DC VOLTAGES: Yes
  • SOLAR PANELS: 350 watts
  • SMART REG: Yes

Mechanical

  • BILGE PUMP: 4 electric, 1 manual
  • RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: Yes
  • FIRE EXTINGUISHING: 3
  • FUEL FILTERS: 2 racor
  • FUEL SHUT OFF: Yes
  • HEAD TYPE: Jabsco manual
  • HOLDING TANK: 30 gal
  • WATERMAKER: Spectra, 8 gals/hr
  • PROPELLER: Outboards

Deck and hull

  • ANCHOR: Rocna 33 lbs with 80 ft feet chain and 220 ft feet rope
  • ANCHOR 2: Fortress- new with 40 ft feet chain and 200 ft
  • WINDLASS: Lofrans elecric/manual
  • DINGHY: Achilles w/Nissan 8 HP outboard
  • BOW ROLLERS: 2
  • NAV LIGHTS: Yes
  • SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes
  • DECK LIGHTS: Yes
  • LIFELINES: Yes
  • GATES: 2
  • RAILS: Full felines
  • DINGHY DAVITS: Yes
  • DECK MATERIAL : Fiberglass
  • SWIM STEP: Yes
  • BOW PULPIT: Both sides
  • OTHER : Bimini top and dodger

Sails

  • This cat is fast, fun and will keep sailing in very light winds, with the screecher, while others are motoring. The rig is extra tall for extra sail area.
  • MAIN: Full batten, approx. 8 years, good condition
  • JIB: 120% roller furling, 5 years, excellent
  • SPINNAKER: Screecher, 4 years, excellent
  • #1 GENOA: 120% roller furling, 5 years, excellent
  • TYPES OF SAILS: Main, Genoa and screecher
  • TRAVELER: Yes
  • ROLLER FURL: Yes
  • WINCHES: 4
  • BOOM VANG: Yes
  • MAST: Aluminum
  • STANDING RIGGGING: Stainess steel
  • LINES LED AFT: Reefing and halyards
  • OTHER: Bowsprit for screecher

Covers

  • Large cockpit with spray dodger and full bimini cover with zip on rear and side covers.
  • DODGER: Yes
  • WHEEL/TILLER COVER: Yes
  • COCKPIT: Yes
  • BIMINI: Yes
  • HATCHES: Yes
  • COCKPIT CUSHIONS: Yes
  • GENOA: Yes
  • BUG SCREENS: On hatches
  • OUTBOARD COVER: Yes

Safety

  • LIFEJACKETS: 6
  • LIFE RINGS: 1
  • USCG SAFETY PACKAGE: Yes
  • STROBE: Yes
  • EPIRB: Yes
  • MOB POLE: Yes
  • HARNESSES: 2
  • FLOAT RING: Yes
  • FLARES: Yes
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