1983 Nonsuch Cat Ketch

Tally-On is a rare and highly customized 1983 Nonsuch 36 Cat-Ketch, hull #9 of only 68 built, and the only cat-ketch rigged Nonsuch in the 950+ boat fleet. Custom built by George Hinterhoeller to Mark Ellis plans for offshore sailing, she features reinforced cockpit construction, raised companionway entry for added seaworthiness, and easy single-handed sailing with all lines led to the cockpit, electric winches, and self-tacking wishbone rigs. Extensively refit over the years including Awlgrip hull/deck, rebedded hardware, epoxy barrier coat, and mast removal/rework, she reflects the renowned quality and performance of Hinterhoeller Yachts. Powered by a well-maintained 63hp Westerbeke diesel with approximately 1,200 hours, Tally-On cruises comfortably at 7-8 knots and offers spacious, stay-free decks ideal for coastal cruising or offshore passagemaking.

The Nonsuch 36 has an amazingly roomy interior, offering 6'6" headroom throughout with accommodations for 6 in three separate cabins. The forward stateroom has a large double bed to port with large lockers, vanity, and wash basin. This stateroom features great ventilation by overhead hatches and opening side ports.

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Vessel Overview

• 1983 Nonsuch 36 "Tally-On"
• Hull #9 of only 68 built
• Only cat-ketch rigged Nonsuch in the 950+ vessel fleet
• Reinforced cockpit structure to support mizzen mast
• Raised companionway step for increased seaworthiness
• Easy single-handed sailing with all lines led aft to cockpit
• Air draft: 58'6"
• Beam: 12'8"
• Draft: 5'6"
• Heavy fiberglass hull construction
• Balanced performance cruiser with comfortable motion underway
• Strong resale value and active International Nonsuch Association owners group

Hull & Deck

• Tan Awlgrip hull with red bootstripe and dark blue toe rail trim
• Hull and deck professionally Awlgripped
• Re-bedded deck hardware
• Epoxy barrier-coated bottom
• Marlon through-hull valves
• Wide side decks for safe movement forward
• Extended custom stainless bow pulpit by Klacko Marine
• Teak bow pulpit platform with dual bow rollers
• Teak swim platform with boarding ladder
• Hard dodger and Sunbrella bimini
• Complete cockpit cushions with gray Textilene mesh
• Teak mainsail boom crutch
• Three companionway closure systems:
  • Twin louvered teak doors
  • Stainless grilled screen
  • 3-piece teak washboards
• A & H Ltd. dinghy davits system
• Saltwater anchor/deck washdown system
• LED Navigation lights
• Spacious cockpit seating 6+ guests

Ground Tackle & Safety

• Lofrans electric anchor windlass with up/down controls
• 45 lb CQR anchor with rope/chain rode
• 45 lb CQR anchor with 275' ACCO 5/16" galvanized high-test chain
• Fortress FX-37 anchor with 150' rode
• Walk-through chain locker accessed from forward stateroom
• Cyclops 2 radar reflector on mizzen mast
• Switlik MD2-6H 6-person liferaft
• Emergency tiller
• Automatic and manual bilge pumps
• Bilge blowers

Accommodations & Interior

• Full 6'4" headroom
• Sleeps up to 6 in:
  • Forward stateroom double berth
  • Aft stateroom double berth
  • Salon settee berth
  • Dinette berth
• Satin-finished teak interior woodwork
• Teak and holly sole
• Main salon with:
  • Dining table
  • L-shaped settee
  • Opposing settee berth
  • Bookshelves and storage lockers
• Forward cabin features:
  • Double berth
  • Hanging locker
  • Drawers
  • Vanity sink
• Aft stateroom with double berth and abundant storage
• Dedicated navigation station with sit-down chart table
• Louvered wet locker beside nav station
• 4 opening Atkins & Hoyle hatches
• 11 opening ports with screens (2020)
• Excellent natural ventilation throughout

Galley

• U-shaped galley layout
• Double stainless-steel sink
• Pressure hot/cold water system
• Hot water heater
• Gimbaled Hillerange 3121 3-burner propane stove with oven
• Hamilton Beach toaster oven
• Seafrost refrigeration system
• Ample drawer and cabinet storage
• Large countertop workspace
• Force 10 BBQ grill

Head & Plumbing

• Separate head and shower compartment
• Thetford/1550 heavy-duty marine toilet
• Raritan Lectra/San USCG Type I waste treatment system

Electrical System

• 110V shore power
• 2000W Xantrex inverter/charger
• AGM sealed deep-cycle battery bank
• Approx. 250 AH capacity
• Gel Cell batteries replaced in 2020
• Solar array for off-grid capability
• Alpenglow Marine LED cabin lighting
• Aqua Signal masthead LED tri-color anchor/navigation light
• Full electrical instrumentation and battery condition monitoring

Electronics & Navigation

• Alpha 404 autopilot
• GPS
• VHF radio
• Ritchie compass
• Signet depth sounder
• Signet wind speed indicator
• Signet speed and distance logs

Sails & Rigging

• Unstayed cat-ketch rig with tapered aluminum masts
• Rolled aluminum wishbone booms
• Spartite mast wedge sealing/support system
• 700 sq. ft. total sail area:
  • 577 sq. ft. mainsail
  • 123 sq. ft. mizzen
• Higher aspect performance mainsail configuration
• Wishbone booms with lazy jacks
• Doyle StackPack sail handling system
• Self-tacking sail plan
• Reefing, hoisting, and sail handling from cockpit
• Rigged for single-handing
• Main boom gallows above hard dodger for boom support and crew safety
• Seven sail-control winches plus two docking/stern anchor winches
• Electric Lewmar 44ST main halyard winch
• Multiple Barient self-tailing winches for reefing and sail trim

Mechanical & Engine

• Westerbeke 63B 63hp diesel engine (installed 1992)
• Approximately 1,200 original hours
• Cruises at 7-8 knots
• Approx. 1.2 GPH fuel consumption at cruising speed
• Three-blade Max-Prop feathering propeller
• PYI dripless shaft seal
• New freshwater heat exchanger (2025)
• Edson wheel steering
• Racor fuel filtration system
• Cockpit engine controls

Included Equipment

• 10' Dyer 4-person sailing dinghy
• Dinghy deck chocks/davit storage
• Complete cockpit cushion set
• Sail cover
• Hard dodger and bimini enclosure