Legacy 36
The Legacy 36 tugs on her damp, dew-covered lines in Jamestown, RI.
Legacy 36
Proud owner of hull number one, Vah Erdekian beams proudly from the cockpit.
Note the nice-sized transom door.
Legacy 36
If the salty saloon of the 36 reminds of you a well-lit sailboat interior you have well-trained eyes.
Parent company, Tartan, builds world-class sailing yachts.
Legacy 36
Night lighting not only sets a peaceful mood for sun downers, it’s essential when on a night passage.
Legacy 36
There is plenty of stowage surrounding the double bed forward.
Legacy 36
The ample-sized head with a separate shower was something Erdekian and designer, Tim Jackett, were proud of.
Legacy 36
That’s some very blue Corian countertop!
A stove hidden under the Corian gives the counter a nice clean look.
Legacy 36
“Those are Tim’s fans” laughs Erdekian.
The virtue of circulating a breeze on the hook without firing up the generator was a virtue I was quickly sold on.
Legacy 36
The headliner is another feature from Tartan’s sailing line.
Legacy 36
Erdekian brings the 36 up to 28 knots.
Legacy 36
A summer breeze pours through the windows as we cruise past Castle Hill.
Legacy 36
Yes, another sailing feature: handsome lifelines that dress up the boat’s profile.
Legacy 36
A carbon-fiber mast keeps all electronics organized.
Legacy 36
A beautiful chart table keeps the helm uncluttered.
Legacy 36
Careful use of space is a calling card of the Legacy line.
Legacy 36
The Cummins diesel is easy to access through the saloon hatch.
Legacy 36
Check out that space around the diesel with the clear sights to the Racors!
Legacy 36
Yup, the Legacy 36 is simple, salty, and pretty darn sweet.
Read our boat test of the Legacy 36 here. ▶
Editor-in-Chief of Power & Motoryacht
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.
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