2009 Morris M36 Boat in Chicago, IL 60602 US
M36
1 Engine (Yanmar)
36.1 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
UNDINE is an excellent example of the elegant simplicity that made has made the M36 the most popular model built by Morris Yachts and perhaps the perfect daysailer. Blending traditional aesthetics with modern materials and naval architecture and heirloom quality craftsmanship, the M36 is designed to be easily handled by one person while providing a large, comfortable cockpit for family and friends. Down below, a simple open interior includes everything needed for an overnight with an enclosed head, basic galley and a large double berth forward and two full length settees.
UNDINE started her life being sailed summers on Martha's Vineyard but has been in the fresh water of Lake Michigan in Chicago the last 10 years. Her current owner has continued to improve and upgrade her and she is in the water and fully commissioned for the season and ready to go sailing.
A partial list of some of her more recent upgrades includes:
- New Flag Blue Awlgrip hull paint
- New Leisurefurl furling boom
- New Raymarine electronics
- New interior cushions
- New cockpit cushions
- New North 3Di sails
- New stereo system
- New custom teak swim ladder (built by Morris)
- New varnished teak seahood (built by Morris)
HULL and DECK CONSTRUCTION:
Hull:
- Infused composite hull with Vinylester resin throughout and Balsa core.
- Longitudinal stringers and transverse keel floors
- Fiberglass engine bed
- Marine plywood structural bulkheads
- Awlgrip "Flag Blue" hull with single cream boot stripe and gold cove stripe
- Red bottom paint
- Externally fastened lead fin keel with modified bulb for moderate draft and enhanced performance
Deck:
- Manually consolidated deck with Polyester resin with vacuum-bagged Core-Cell foam core.
- Core removed in areas of deck hardware and through hull fittings.
- "Oyster Yacht White" gelcoat with tan nonskid
- Varnished teak toe rail, eyebrow, dorade boxes and coaming cap.
- Additional varnished teak cladding on cabin sides and inside and outside of coamings and on seahood
- Custom cast SS bow and stern chocks that integrate beautifully with the teak toe rail
- Midship toe rails chocks and folding cleats
- SS deck plates and latches
- Forepeak storage area for anchor, lines and fenders with flush deck fiberglass hatch
- Custom Morris varnished teak folding boarding ladder
- Large stainless deck hatch in foredeck
- Three large fixed portlight on each side of cabin
- Cockpit drainage meets the minimum requirements of ORC Category 2 and CE Category B.
Cockpit:
The cockpit on the M36 is the focal point of the boat and is set up to comfortably sail with family and friends with settees port and starboard. All control lines have been led aft under decks to two electric, self-tailing winches on either side of the helm in easy reach from the wheel. This allows the boat to be easily sailed singlehanded without leaving the helm while still allowing guests to participate if desired. The two long settees forward of the wheel provide seating for six adults and at over six feet are even long enough for a nap. Hatches in the settees provide access to large sail lockers and systems below.
- Teak decking on cockpit sole and cockpit seats
- Varnished teak cladding on coamings and cabin back
- Varnished teak rimmed stainless steel steering wheel.
- Saloon style companionway doors and storage bag in cockpit locker
- (2) SS cup holders in cockpit winch pods
- Cockpit seat cushions with seat back cushions
- All sail control lines led under deck through rope clutches at helm to electric Lewmar self-tailing winches
- Line lockers outboard of wheel port and starboard to organize lines
- Custom Morris fiberglass helm pedestal with engine controls, helm guard with chartplotter and binnacle
- Custom Morris stainless steel drink holders mounted to helm guard
- Cockpit speakers
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Although most passengers will spend more time on deck than below, the warm interior is beautifully finished off and provides two full length settees, a double berth forward, an enclosed head and a simple galley - a comfortable place to get out of the sun or unexpected weather or to spend a night aboard. UNDINE was customized during her build with a larger T-shaped opening in the builkhead bulkhead between the forward berth and the rest of cabin, resulting in a more open feel to the interior
- All interior joinery is Herreshoff style with white bulkheads and gloss varnished cherry trim, except the head, which is trimmed in oiled teak.
- Gloss finished teak and holly cabin sole
Interior Ventilation:
- (2) SS 3" cowl vents on varnished teak dorade boxes
- Solar vent on the cabin top above the head compartment
- Large opening hatch over forward berth
Interior Lighting:
- (5) Frigast "Cabin" wall-mounted chrome cabin lights with integral switches
- (1) Imtra SS dome cabin lights with integral switch in head
- (1) Imtra SS red/white dome light with integral switch in galley
Windows, Ports & Hatches:
- Deckhouse portlights are toughened safety glass, frameless installation
- Forward stainless steel cabin hatch is Bomar.
- Foredeck and cockpit hatches are flush fiberglass.
- Saloon style removable companionway doors with storage bag in cockpit locker.
GALLEY:
- Isotherm 1.45 CUFT top loading 12VDC refrigerator with SS liner
- Corian counter top
- Mirror-polished undermounted stainless steel sink
- Manual pump galley faucet, Fynspray model WS-60.
- Garbage bin
- Drawers under counter with additional storage in lockers outboard and under the counter
HEAD:
- Manual marine head
- Holding tank monitor
- Corian counter top with mirror-polished SS sink
- Fynspray model WS-60 chrome plated manual pump faucet
- High grade glass mirror with frame on forward bulkhead
- Overhead dome light
- Teak framed mirror on forward bulkhead
- Storage in lockers outboard of sink and in drawer and locker below counter
- Solar powered vent provides ventilation
MAIN CABIN:
- Shelves outboard of settees with lockers
- T-shaped opening to forward berth with bureau and locker for storage between settee and berth
- Large opening hatch over berth provides abundant ventilation and incorporates recessed screen and shade
MECHANICAL:
- Yanmar 3YM20 x SD Saildrive unit, 3-cylinder, direct-injected, fresh water-cooled marine diesel engine, maximum 21 hp @3600 RPM.. 986 hours shown on hour meter September, 2026
- Flex-O-Fold 16" two blade propeller
- Fiberglass engine mount
- Yanmar instrument panel at the helm, includes ignition power, start button, stop button, audible alarms for cooling water high temperature and low lube oil pressure, and tachometer with illumination switch.
- Edson single lever throttle with neutral safety switch located on the pedestal.
- Engine box is fitted with Soundown Vinyl/Foam composite noise reduction insulation.
- Racor model #220 spin-on fuel/water separator
- 20-gallon aluminum fuel tank w/deck filler cap
- 20-gallon Polyethylene waste holding tank with gravity drain to seacock
- Snake River external tank level monitor
- 20-gallon PVC fresh water tank w/deck filler cap
- Whale diaphragm 12VDC bilge pump with removable strainer
- Whale Gusher 10 manual bilge pump located near helm in cockpit
- Edson wire rope/chain steering system with 34" varnished teak rim wheel
- Carbon fiber/epoxy rudder with carbon fiber rudderpost
- (2) Self-aligning rudder bearings and adjustable lip seal
ELECTRICAL:
- 2) 12VDC AGM house batteries (2025)
- Separate AGM engine start battery
- Mastervolt 90 Amp/12VDC alternator with multi-stage regulator for battery charging
- Mastervolt 12 VDC distribution panel
- 12v outlet at electrical panel
ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATION, and NAVIGATION
- Raymarine i50 tridata and i60 wind instrument displays
- Raymarine es127 hybrid touch chartplotter/radar display at helm
- Simrad RS35 DSC VHF radio with wireless remote
- Raymarine Quantum digital radar antenna mounted on Kato stainless steel fixed mast bracket
- Raymarinep70s Autopilot control
- Ritchie 5" compass
- Perko bicolor bow light with chrome plated brass housing
- Perko transom stern light with chrome plated brass housing
- Fusion MS-UD750 stereo with Bluetooth
- Fusion MS-NRX300 remote at helm
- Speakers in cabin and cockpit
SPARS and RIGGING
- Carbon fiber mast by Hall Spars
- Fractional rig with swept back spreaders
- Leisurefurl main sail furling boom (furling line led back to helm)
- Self-tacking jib on athwartships curved track
- Schaefer manual headsail furling unit
- Standing rigging is Navtec SS rod
- Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Forespar rigid vang
- Running rigging is low-stretch New England Rope
- Topping lift
- Spinnaker halyard
- Stainless steel turnbuckle covers
WINCHES
- (2) Lewmar 40 electric two speed chrome self-tailing winches for main halyard, main furling line, main sheet, jib sheet, jib furling line and vang
- (1) Lewmar 40 two speed chrome self-tailing secondary winch for gennaker sheeting
- (1) Lewmar 40 electric two speed chrome self-tailing winch for gennaker sheeting and furling
- Lewmar rope clutches at helm for lines to electric winches
- (1) Lewmar 16 two speed chrome self-tailing winch on mast
SAILS
Sail inventory is by North Sails and includes the following:
- Full Batten 3Di Endurance 760 Mainsail
- 3Di Endurance 760 Furling Jib with vertical battens
- Norlam .75 easy furling Gennaker with furler
ANCHORING and MOORING
- Delta anchor with 100' three strand Nylon rope, 6' of chain
- Dock lines and Fenders (w/fleece covers)
- Aluminum boat hook
SAFETY
- Emergency tiller
- (2) Kidde Mariner 110 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
- Engine compartment "Fire Port"
- Tool kit, Flare kit and Air Horn
- (4) Adult Type II life jackets with storage bag
- USCG Rules of the Road
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Canvas pedestal and wheel cover
- Teak flagstaff and flag with SS socket welded to the backstay chainplate
- Custom teak midship folding ladder
- Boat manuals
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/26 | Initial price | $345,000 |
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| Location | Chicago | Chicago | Waukegan | Waukegan | Waukegan | Chicago |
| Nominal Length | 36' | 36' | 54' | 50' | 40' | 46' |
| Beam | 10' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Yanmar | Yanmar | Perkins | Volvo Penta | Yanmar | - |
| Total Engine Power | 21 hp | 21 hp | 135 hp | - | 45 hp | - |
| Days on Market | 2 | 24 | 313 | 89 | 11 | 74 |
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