Bowman Bowman 36

Bowman 36 | Proven Offshore Cruiser with Extensive Upgrades

The Bowman 36 is a respected long-keel offshore cruiser. She is known for strength, balance, and a gentle motion at sea. Fidget is a fine example of this classic design.




Originally built for the owner of Chiswell Marine, she features beautifully crafted teak joinery throughout. Her interior finish reflects careful construction and thoughtful detailing. Recent owners have maintained and upgraded her with care. She now presents as a capable yacht ready for extended cruising.




A reliable Mercedes OM636 diesel engine powers the boat. The system includes an upgraded alternator and a Vetus cooling strainer. Her long-keel hull and solid GRP construction deliver steady offshore performance. These qualities give confidence in challenging conditions.




The rig received significant renewal in 2019. Both standing and running rigging were replaced, and a Seldén Furlex furling system was installed. The sail wardrobe supports varied sailing conditions. It includes a fully battened mainsail with lazy jacks, furling genoas, a cruising chute, spinnaker, and storm jib.




Handling remains simple and controlled. Wheel steering and a bow thruster assist manoeuvring in tight spaces. A Raymarine navigation suite supports offshore passage making. The system includes radar and autopilot for reliable navigation.




Below decks, warm teak joinery creates a welcoming atmosphere. The layout sleeps up to six people in comfort. The forward cabin features a V-berth. The saloon offers settee berths and a pilot berth. A quarter berth sits aft for additional accommodation.




The practical galley includes a Nelson gimballed cooker, fridge, and double sink. Pressurised hot water provides convenience on board. An Eberspacher heating system keeps the cabin warm during cooler voyages.




Fidget is currently available through Williams & Smithells International. She offers classic Bowman pedigree with proven offshore capability. This yacht stands ready for her next cruising adventure.

Construction

GRP hull construction

Long keel configuration for offshore capability

Teak interior joinery fitted to a high specification

Seven coats Gelshield applied to hull in 1996

Topsides painted with International Perfection two-pack system in 2012

Deck repainted with the same system in 2015

Bronze anodised Proctor mast

Aluminium mast base doubler plates fitted in 2019

Machinery

Mercedes OM636 diesel engine

TMP gearbox

Two-blade bronze propeller

Ambassador rope cutter fitted

Lewmar bow thruster

Engine cooling system upgraded with Vetus water strainer (2020)

New alternator installed (2022)

Workshop manual included

Electrics

12V onboard electrical system

2 x 12V domestic batteries (new 2025)

1 x 12V engine start battery (new 2025)

1 x 12V forward battery for bow thruster and windlass (new 2023)

Mastervolt Easy Charge battery charger

Orion-TR Smart DC-DC charger (installed 2018)

Marine galvanic isolator

Bosch alternator (new 2022)

Sunpower solar panel with Victron regulator and Bluetooth monitoring

Tankage

332ltrs fuel capacity

318ltrs freshwater capacity

Calorifier providing domestic hot water

Pressurised freshwater system with Jabsco water pump

Manual seawater galley pump

Accommodation

Sleeps up to 6

Double V-berth in forecabin with sprung mattresses

2 saloon settee berths

Pilot berth in main cabin

Quarter berth beside chart table

Large chart table with engine access

Heads compartment with basin and shower

Jabsco marine toilet (new 2021)

Hanging lockers and storage cupboards

Eberspacher cabin heater with three outlets

Cockpit cushions

Bunk cushions

Domestic

Nelson gimballed gas stove with oven

Fridge with ice box

Double galley sink

Manual Whale taps for sea water and fresh water

Pressurised fresh water system

Calorifier hot water system

Sony radio with two speakers

Barometer

Sestral clock

Oil lamp

Assorted galley equipment and utensils

Deck

45lb CQR anchor with approximately 45m of 8mm chain

Lewmar Pro-Series windlass (new 2021)

Kedge anchor with warp

Boathook

Portable midships ladder

Stern bathing ladder

Sprayhood (new 2023)

Full cockpit cover with stainless frame

Boom awning

Cockpit side screens with boat name

Cockpit table and pedestal

Steering wheel

Wood laminated tiller

Manual bilge pump

Electric bilge pump Whale SS5212 (new 2024)

6 fenders

Berthing lines

2 winch handles

Water hose reel with additional hose

Deck brushes and cleaning equipment

Gas locker with 3 Camping Gas cylinders

Navigation

Raymarine E120 chart plotter

Raymarine radar

Raymarine ST60 wind instrument

Raymarine ST60 depth instrument

Raymarine ST60 speed/log instrument

Raymarine autopilot course computer

Raystar GPS receiver

240E VHF radio with AIS receive and cockpit extension

Garmin cockpit chart plotter with mount and power connection

Lowrance GlobalNav 310 stand-alone GPS

Plastimo compass (new 2019)

Heliflex Stu VHF aerial (new 2019)

Radar reflector (new 2019)

LED masthead tricolour light (new 2019)

LED steaming light (new 2019)

Comprehensive equipment manuals

Tenders

Wooden outboard engine clamp

Provision for tender and outboard storage

Safety

Ocean Standard 6-man liferaft (new 2018, serviced June 2022)

Lifebuoy with light

Oscar man-overboard recovery line and strop

Grab bag with coastal flare pack

Radar reflector

Emergency tiller

Manual bilge pump

Electric bilge pump

3 fire extinguishers

Bosun’s chair

Safety lines and jackstaysThe condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Rig & Sails

Bermuda rigged sloop

Bronze anodised Proctor mast

Standing rigging fully renewed (2019)

All running rigging renewed (2019)

Furlex Seldén furling system for genoa (new 2019)

Seldén single-line reefing boom (2008)

Lazy jacks and mainsail cover

3 mast winches

2 Lewmar ST genoa sheet winches in cockpit

3 Gibb Sheetmaster cockpit winches

Fully battened mainsail

Genoa

Light weather furling genoa

Cruising chute

Storm jib

Spinnaker