MJM 36z
"36z is ideal for a couple downsizing from larger power or sail or a young family needing a bit more cruising space. 36z is large enough to seat 3 couples in protected all-weather comfort and for safe passages in offshore waves, yet light and narrow enough for unassisted docking and single-handed operation. 36z is so easy to use; it will keep people boating together through shared adventures, on an almost daily basis. Thanks to narrow beam and low height, 36z is readily shipped by road (with permits but without excess width & height surcharges) between winter and summer residences." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Design/Performance
"A length to beam ratio greater than 3:1 provides a better transition from modified V-shaped hull with knife-like entry to a 13-foot planning surface with 18-degree deadrise, producing a softer entry into waves than is possible with wider boats. 36z’s bow flare, apart from directing airflow out and away from the pilothouse and co*ckpit, keeps guests in the stern seat dry and keeps the bow up when running fast down into the backside of waves, eliminating severe yaw (bow steer)…a problem with many Downeast designs. 36z gets up on a plane without the bow-up, climbing-out-of-a-hole behavior of heavier boats and will stay on a plane at over 10 knots. There is a level of joy found driving a 36z, atypical of powerboats with any cruising comfort…it steers with the secure, predictable touch of a good sportscar, intuitively leaning into turns at your command.
A primary design goal was to offer the ease of joystick control when docking. Another was to create a boat that could be moored close to home in shallow tidal waters. 36z is one of the first boats to offer Volvo Penta’s IPS computer control maneuvering technology in sterndrives. The joystick system only activates when twin-engine controls are put in neutral. A button is then pushed on the base of the joystick to activate. It’s two-finger control. Each drive unit is independently operated by computer for direction, rpm and forward-reverse gear to maneuver the boat in the direction you move the joystick. When the joystick is not activated, the boat can be run as a conventional twin.
The 36z is the most fuel-efficient boat of its size. When cruising at 26.3 knots with its twin Volvo Penta D3, 5-cylinder diesels it burns 13 gallons (49 liters) an hour with a range of 360 nautical miles. For those who are put off by frequent visits to the fuel dock and high fuel prices, or one’s carbon footprint on the planet, 36z is the answer. Other than for passage-making, average fuel usage is about 5 gallons or 19 liters per hour.
The aft seat engine cover rises 45 degrees up and aft. Wing fuel tanks are used to improve stability. Full-sized 26” mountain bikes may be stored, hidden away in pilothouse lockers. Mesh bags organize hoses,shore powercords, life jackets, etc. Deck drains capture rain and dew that then flows into the gray water system out through the transom rather than over the side through a gap in thetoe rail… streaking the topsides. There is no exposed teak on deck and if the optional teak &Thiokolco*ckpit decking is installed, there’s a 3 part co*ckpit cover or Bimini to minimize weathering." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Construction
"36z is ISO (CE) Certified as Offshore Category B and along with other MJM models, may be the only designs of their type built to exceed international CE Mark (ISO) draft structural requirements for a Class A Ocean-Going Yacht. MJM’s licensed builder, Boston Boat Works, has more than 30 years' experience in building boats using high tech, wet pre-preg, vacuum-bagged and post-oven-cured, epoxy/Kevlar/E-glass/Corecell construction. The boat’s high strength-to-weight ratio results in lighter overall weight, lower VCG (vertical center of gravity), easier handling, superior fuel efficiency and better speed for the horsepower. Since epoxy has 3x the flexural strength of polyester or vinylester resins, the 36z will have a longer life." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Hull
- Prepreg biaxial-knit E-glass and KEVLAR outer skin with Gougeon slow-set epoxy to a 60:40 ratio (glass to resin ratio) layered in the mold with CoreCell closed-cell foam core and vacuum-bagged to 2116 lbs per square foot to compress the laminate and eliminate air prior to post-curing at 145F
- Solid unidirectional E-glass/epoxy GRP centerline keel/backbone with structural grid to minimize damage from grounding and to exceed CE Mark (ISO) structural standards for an Ocean Category A vessel
- Solid glass or high-compression Penske-Board coring with rebated outer/inner skin bonding in way of thru hull fittings or thru-bolted hardware
Deck
- High-tech composite construction under vacuum using oven post-cured epoxy impregnated, stitched biaxial Eglass and water resistant 1” AIREX C70 foam core
- Solid glass or high compression Penske Board core in way of all thru bolted hardware and over-sized epoxy G-10 pressure- laminated composite backing plates for all cleats and stanchions
- Hull to deck fused together as monocoque structure with cyano-acrylate adhesive with shear strength of 1.5 tons per square inch and with mechanical fasteners of the gunwale guard on 8-10” centers
- Fully molded (inside and out) and gel coated windshield frame/posts with hardtop
Hull
- Majestic BlueAwlcraft 2000 painted topsides
- Insignia White single boot stripe
- Gold Awlcraft 2000 painted cove stripe
- Black Micron CSC anti-fouling bottom paint
- Tri-Lux paint of drives
- Access doors to co*ckpit (Port & Starboard)
- Walk through transom
- PVC guardrail with high-polish stainless rub strip
- Molded quarter-guard with stainless steel rub strake
- Swim platform
- Armstrong 37” stainless telescoping ladder
- Scandvik hot/cold shower
- Stainless steel transom grab handle
Deck
- Cook “Armor Flex” off-white gelcoat deck with sand textured non-skid in buff
- Stainless 1-1/4” bow rail with ITT Jabsco 400,000 cp halogen spotlight and 16” teak burgee staff
- Extended bow rail package
- Muir windlass, polished stainless bow guard, bow roller, self-launching Lewmar claw anchor with 250’ rode/chain and high-pressure fresh-water, chain/rode washer operable from helm
- Stern anchor with rode and chain
- Deck drains divert dirt/soot/dew/rain into gray water system and out transom…rather than onto topsides
- (2) 12" Custom 316L stainless custom bow cleats
- (4) 10” Side-deck and stern cleats with matching bow chocks (2) having 22mm opening
- (6) Pairs 316L stainless steel 1” handrails on cabin trunk, pilothouse roof, side windshield frame, aft of pilothouse for boarding and under pilothouse roof aft of piloting chairs and companionway entrance
Propulsion
"Twin Yanmar 6BY3, 260-hp diesels. The inline 6-cylinder engine achieves its rated speed at 4,000 rpm. Weighing 723 pounds without gear, it has a displacement of 183 cubic inches. It features a direct-injection combustion system, a 12 V electric starting system and alternator and enclosed lubrication system.
The Yanmar sterndrive's hydraulic multi-disc clutch is a big step forward,"MJM founder Bob Johnstone said in a statement. "When docking with a joystick, there's much changing of gears from forward to reverse and back again, as the computer operates the drives independently to move the boat sideways, forward or aft. The hydraulic multi-disc clutch eliminates the gear clunking for much smoother operation. Furthermore, the Yanmar drive offers superior control in joystick docking mode without need for a supplementary bow thruster.”~ Trade Only
Barbican V
- (2) 260 Yanmar 6BY engines ~ 725 hours port/733 hours starboard
- Joystick control
- Engines are mounted atop glass reinforced plastic longitudinal on forward flexible isolation mounts and transom
- Engine room fire suppression system
Electrical System
Field serviceable electrical system with bundled/numbered harness with Deutsch O-ring waterproof connectors.
120 Volt AC
- Custom built MJM hinge-out, backlit AC electrical panel with stainless breaker guards and digital AC monitor and Blue Seas battery combiner
- 60-Amp Pro Safe FS60 galvanic isolator
- (2) 50' 30 Amp shore power cords
- (1) 20' 30 Amp shore power cord
- (1) 50 Amp - 30 amp converter
- Mastervolt CombiMaster 12/3000-160 inverter ~ 2023
12 Volt DC
- Custom built MJM hinge-out, backlit electrical panel with (25) 12-volt DC breakers, stainless breaker guards and digital AC monitor and Blue Seas battery combiner
- 610-700 Ampere hour absorbed glass-mat battery capacity
- (2) Group 4D Brute Force AGM house batteries ~ 2021
- (2) Group 27 Odyssey AGM engine-start batteries ~ port replaced 2022 and starboard replaced 2021
- (1) Group 27 92 AH AGM generator-start battery
- Constavolt charge
- (2) Engine driven alternators
Generator
- Northern Lights 5 KW genset with sound enclosure ~515 hours
Electronics
Helm
- Raymarine e125 HybridTouch multifunction display
- (5) Different Premium Navionics chips for waters from Bahamas to Maine
- Raymarinei70 depth/multifunction display
- Raymarine p70R autopilot control head
- Raymarine Ray73 marine VHF with GPS, AIS and loud hailer ~ 2023
- Sirius SR6 satellite weather
Pilot Salon Roof
- Raymarine#E92143 HD radar
- Dual horn, SS, AFI #11029XLP
Hull
- Raymarine Evolution series autopilot
- Raymarine B60 transducer
co*ckpit
"Side opening doors are an MJM innovation for easy boarding access or to exit when handling dock lines. This is a welcome change from climbing up insecure boarding steps or having to jump down onto a float … easier to get aboard when carrying packages, more secure for children or elderly friends, so all may enjoy a day on the water. Openings are also at the perfect 24” (61 cm) height above the water to board from an inflatable dinghy." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Barbican V
- Walk through transom door with inset and infill for forward facing settee
- Teak and Thiokol co*ckpit sole
- Molded side-deck access steps port and starboard in co*ckpit with teak and Thiokol treads
- Large storage compartment under co*ckpit sole with hinged lids, overboard drains and lockdown seals
- Aft co*ckpit seat doubles as engine cover, hinging upward 45 degrees on power screw lifts for engine access with bolstered UltraLeather bottom and backrest cushions
- Teak table with stainless steel support and deck flange
- (2) Aft facing co*ckpit seats with storage lockers and bottom cushions
- Aft co*ckpit bimini top with boot
- 3x5 American flag with teak staff and retainer pin
- Cushion covers for rear co*ckpit
Pilot Salon
"The all-weather pilothouse has 6’5” (1.98m) headroom and comfortably seats 6…plus another 6 in the co*ckpit... all on the same level! This layout, with the table moved to the outside co*ckpit socket for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, opens up the space nicely for guests at a party. When anchored out for a picnic, the pilothouse can be completely opened up like a flybridge (without the ladder). Front windshields fully open and it takes seconds to unzip, roll up and store theStrataglass side curtains in place. Good airflow and a sense of being “outside” are keys to comfort on a warm day. If rainy, foggy or cold, no problem: Button her up in cabin cruiser mode for air-conditioned comfort with diesel heater or reverse-cycle air-conditioner. Piloting seats swivel around and lower to become side chairs for après boating moments. At night, settees (see picture at left) convert to 6.5’ (1.98m) berths with privacy curtains completely enclosing the area." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Barbican V
- Convertible pilothouse enclosed by clear, weather tight, zippered roll-up in place, Strataglass windows
- Full privacy/sunscreens
- Window in aft entry door has combo window/screen
- Dual fully opening forward windows with safety glass and electric wiper/washers
- Stidd 500N Low-Back Admiral Recliner Piloting Seats on adjustable pedestal that lowers to allow chairs to swivel 360 degrees for living room setting
- Removable teak single-leaf dining table
- Teak and Thiokol sole
- Systems compartment with hatch under pilothouse sole
- 20”W x72”L x40”H pilothouse settee lockers port and starboard with piston-activated lockable lids. Lockers have vinyl flooring and mesh storage
- Teak storage drawers (2) under piloting seats
- Pilothouse settees with UltraLeather cushions and backrests
- Settees convert to 6.5’ berths with natural latex memory foam cushions
- Latex foam upgrade on pilothouse cushions
- (2) Lewmar 15”x20” vent hatches in pilothouse with Ocean screen/shades
- Gloss-varnished teak bi-fold companionway door and 4-section hinged cover
Galley
"The galley is located at the companionway for ventilation, so the cook is never left out of the conversation, and to serve double duty as a sideboard and wet bar. Shown is the option with 5-way microwave/convection oven, single burner Princess ceramic stove, deep polished stainless sink (under a cover), and General Ecology water purifier. Behind sliding cabinet doors is plenty of dry goods storage and a secondary spice and canned goods shelf. A full-size trash bin is located behind the flip-lid access in the upper panel of the door under the counter. Flatware, utensil and rolled-goods storage drawers are more than adequate with additional pot storage on a lower cabinet shelf.
The 5ft.cubic (0.5 m cubic) refrigerator/ice-box/freezer has a unique dual opening system. By pulling out the drawer, a large, refrigerated space is accessible for use in preparing meals without disturbing the countertop or loss of cold air typical of front opening fridges with basket type containers. Raising the lid, one can access the freezer section and ice trays, bottle storage outboard of the drawer and supplementary freezer space for a 5 kg. bag of ice under the open drawer." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Barbican V
- Overhead lighting
- Opening overhead deck hatch
- Port light outboard
- Shelf storage above cabinets
- Frigidaire microwave oven
- Sliding door storage cabinet with shelf outboard above counter tops
- Corian countertops
- Kenyan single burn ceramic cooktop
- Polished stainless-steel sink with removable Corian cover
- Fresh water filter
- (3) Storage drawers below countertop
- Top-loading and sliding drawer 5.5 cu ft. ice box with dividers and 12 volt Seafrost refrigeration
- Storage locker for pots/pans and cleaning supplies under sink with flip panel in locker door for trash
- Full set galley dishes, and utensils
Cabin
"The Island Berth option is offered for those who prefer to have an elegant berth always made up and who plan to do their dining or socializing in the pilothouse. We found this layout to be particularly attractive to cruising couples. With a memory foam mattress and 2m width, it’s the most comfortable berth ever found on a boat." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Barbican V
- Island berth (78”) with 6” memory foam covered in quilted UltraLeather
- Marine Air VTD16K reverse cycle air conditioning
- Hella Turbo fans in forepeak berth
- (3) Drawers
- Large forward storage area under berth
- Satin-varnished cherry planked hull siding
- Forward bulkhead with bookshelves, storage shelves above berth
- Push latches on doors and drawers with handles
- Gloss varnished teak and holly cabin sole
- Off-white, foam backed vinyl headliner and hull liner
- Single settee seats port and starboard side
- Teak companionway steps with tool storage
Head
"The head is large enough to towel off and change in. The shower utilizes a pullout soft-spray nozzle that allows you to take a shower without soaking the walls, cabinets or hanging towels. A second hot/cold Scanvik shower is located on the swim platform. A VacuFlush head utilizes only a cupful of fresh water per flush and is odorless. In addition to the 18 gallon (68L) holding tank and shore pump out outlet, a macerator pump with overboard discharge is installed. 36z is equipped with dock hose inlet, 100 galloon freshwater tank, 13m dock hose and wash down faucet in the port co*ckpit locker." ~MJM 36z Brochure
Barbican V
- Overhead lighting
- Overhead opening hatch
- Opening port light
- Shelf storage above vanity locker
- Vanity locker with slide doors
- Corian counter tops
- Single basin sink
- VacuFlush electric head
- Tank monitor with locking overboard discharge
- Stall shower with molded seat
- Bi-fold clear shower door
Tankage
Diesel
- (2) Florida Marine Tanks aluminum 100 gallon saddle tanks
- Tank top and cross over
- Racor 500 MA fuel filters for each main engines
- Parker 21P fuel filter for genset
Fresh Water
- 98 Gallon polyethylene tank located below forward centerline in co*ckpit
- Jabsco 12 volt DC pump
- Water filter for on boarding water
Hot Water
- Isotemp 10.5 gallon hot-water tank
- 115 Volt AC engine flow through
Waste
- 18 Gallon polyethylene tank located in generator compartment
- Sealand 12 volt DC macerator pump
Entertainment
- 26" HD-ready LED TV
- Apple TV
- Fusion MZ-AV700 stereo system with wireless router, CD/DVD, AM/FM/Sirius, VHF/WX/USB & MP3 iPod Jack,two each Bose Cubes, base woofer andtwo each 7" Pilothouse Speakers
Additional Equipment
- Full Coast Guard Emergency, package including 10 life jackets, flares etc
- 4-Person inflatable life raft
- EPIRB
- Docking lines and fenders
- (2) X-terra inflatable stand up paddle boards, neatly stowed in the pilot house storage lockers
- Toolkit and replacement parts
- Small dehumidifier for cabin
Recent Work/Upgrades
2023 Upgrades
- *****1,000 HOUR SERVICE ON YANMAR ENGINES INCLUDING REMOVAL/CLEANING/TESTING OF THE COOLING SYSTEM*****
- *****OUTDRIVES REMOVED SERVICED/REBUILT, REINSTALLED AND REPAINTED*****
- New/upgraded inverter charger
- New ceramic cooktop
- New galley faucet
- New cabin fans
- New steaming light
- Midships bilge pump replaced
- New Raymarine 73 VHF with AIS
- Windlass motor serviced and repainted
- Anchor rode inspected
- All internal hoses checked and tubing inspected and upgraded where needed
- All wires from helm to Teleflex checked and secured
- All seaco*cks serviced
- New Generator raw water pump
- New batteries with improved connections
- Full hull detailing including buff and polish of topsides and fresh coat of bottom paint
- Fireboy suppression system on boat re-certified
Other Upgrades/Work of Note:
- New amp forFusion 700 ~ 2022
- Strataglass replaced~ 2021
- New horn ~ 2020
- New UltraLeather marine indoor/outdoor upholstery in co*ckpit, pilot salon and Stidd seats ~ 2018
- New freshwater pump ~ 2018
- Second finished co*ckpit table and stand ~ 2016
- New windless Imtra motor ~ 2018
- Added FLIRS T203 fixed mount thermal night vision camera~ 2016
