TAMARISK IN THE WATER AND READY TO GO

Tamarisk is recently out of the yard with all known faults fixed--ready to take you cruising! Offered for sale through West Yachts in Anacortes. Contact Russ Meixner at 360 299-2526.

Introducing Tamarisk - 36' Cape George Cutter

Tamarisk is a 36’ Cape George Cutter with a rare center cockpit configuration. Owners Phil and Kae Hutchison bought hull #4 in 1973 and spent 5 ½ years finishing her, launching her in summer 1979. The owner’s two children (7 and 2 at time of launch) grew up sailing on the boat, and she has carried the family to many adventures over the past 35 years, cruising the northwest waters in Washington and British Columbia, from Olympia to Port Hardy, and around Vancouver Island. Like all Cape George boats, she has a very sturdily built hull, and handles beautifully in airs from light to heavy. Her owners have decided to move to power to extend their cruising life and provide more capacity for grandchildren, so are looking for a good home for their beloved boat. She is a cozy and comfortable craft that will keep you safe on your journeys, whether you are a beginning or experienced sailor. Tamarisk is currently dry-stored in Anacortes, WA. Owners Kae and Phil live in Seattle. Contact us at 209 276-8733 or 206 890-5144, or by email at kaehutchison@comcast.net.

Please browse through the pictures and specifications below. There are 14 posts in all. Engine information is in post #12 and also #14, Specifications. If you find yourself at the end of a page before you have seen all the posts, click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of the page to continue. The last post is "Specifications."

Boat Layout

The chain locker forward is followed by a 6’2” V-berth, with open shelf storage above and below each berth. Next aft to starboard is the head, with storage shelves behind; to port the hanging locker with a shelf on top.

Next aft is the main cabin. To starboard is a small shelf & drawer storage area followed by a settee with table that makes into a double berth, with book storage behind. On the aft starboard bulkhead is access to the wet hanging locker, which is located to starboard in the engine room. To port in the main cabin is first the navigation station chart table with a large drawer, chart storage and shelving below, along with a small shelf and radar above. Aft of the nav station is the U-shaped galley, with center-mounted diesel Dickenson stove forward, double SS sinks aft. On the side is generous counter space with under-counter storage bins in each corner, storage bins behind, together with a drawer and two storage bins under the counter mid-section. Custom-built storage for tableware is above the sinks and for silverware is to the left of the sinks.

Aft and up a 5-step ladder is the center cockpit, with U-shaped seating around the steering pedestal and storage lockers underneath the seating. Below the cockpit is the engine room, providing access to all parts of the engine. The cockpit has a removable floor to facilitate engine replacement. Batteries are located in the engine room, along with both fuel tanks.

Aft of the cockpit is a separate cabin with a double berth to port and storage to starboard. Aft of the aft cabin is a storage lazarette that also provides access to the steering ram.

Cockpit

Tamarisk is a rare Cape George with a center cockpit. It is completely enclosed, with a hard dodger top forward and aft, and a removable center top section of canvas. We love our cockpit--it keeps us dry in all weather. There is u-shaped seating around the steering pedestal, with storage lockers beneath the seats. The steering wheel can be removed when the boat is stationary, providing easier movement through the cockpit. The first picture shows the cockpit canvas from outside the boat. The second picture looks forward to the main cabin hatch. The third picture looks aft to the aft cabin entry.

Decks

Tamarisk has nice, wide side decks, making it easy to walk around the boat for docking and access to the forward deck. Her sturdy lifelines keep you safe as you move around the boat. She also has a generous aft deck, behind the aft cabin. As you can see in the picture, this is where we have carried our two Engel Fridge/Freezers, using one as a refrigerator and one as a freezer. One of these units will remain with the boat.

Main Cabin - Starboard

As you descend the ladder from the cockpit into the main cabin, to your right is the settee and table. The table can be lowered to make the settee into a double berth. At the forward end of the settee are a shelf, drawer and several storage bins, and there is storage underneath the settee as well. Throughout the boat, storage bins are ventilated for good air circulation. The second picture looks aft; on the bulkhead to the left of the ladder you can see the small door that provides access to the wet locker. The last picture looks forward and shows the storage bins, and the shelf with drawer and storage bin underneath.

Main Cabin - Port Side: Navigation Station

The navigation station is located forward of the galley on the port side, with a large surface to lay out charts, and a shallow storage drawer underneath. Beneath the chart table is a storage shelf for charts, along with two storage shelvess for books and equipment. The radar is mounted on the cabin side above the chart table. Pictures show the chart table with shelving underneath. The second picture shows the radar mounted above the chart table.