Boat data
Designer: Bruce Farr Builder: Cookson Marine Hull Material: Composite (Glass/Kevlar) Length Overall (LOA): 10.91 m (35.8 ft) Beam: 3.70 m Draft: 2.30 m Displacement: ~3,500 kg Keel Type: Fin keel with bulb Ballast: ~1,500 kg Rudder Type: Spade rudder Rig Type: Fractional sloop rig Mast Material: Aluminum (Sparcraft) Sail Area: Approx. 75 m² Engine: Inboard diesel, Yanmar 2GM20 (18 HP) Fuel Capacity: ~40 L
Turnkey racer
Explorer 2 is a highly upgraded Mumm 36 built by Cookson Marine in 1994. This legendary racer has undergone significant refits and enhancements, making it a competitive and reliable yacht for both inshore and offshore racing. This boat offers high value for money, and whether you're looking to dominate the racecourse or enjoy exhilarating sailing, Explorer 2 is a turnkey solution.
Refitted and updated
Major upgrades in 2019, including re-painted topcoat interior, hull vinyl foiling, stanchions powder coated, and new windows. Further hull primer & epoxy work completed in 2021, with added antifouling in 2024. Summarized, a comprehensive inventory list with lots of spares.
Gear and upgrades
Hull bottom:
Electronics & Power:
B&G instrumentation, including Triton displays, Zeus 3s 12-inch plotter, VHF/AIS V60, Nemesis 9-inch display, and a 4G router with commerical grade antennna (2024). Actisense NMEA to WiFi added in 2024 for seamless data connectivity.
Hull sanded with 3 layers of new epoxy base in 2021, later added new antifoul (Hard copper racing)
Sail Inventory:
Gransegel & North sails, including a Main (8/10, 2022), Jib #3 (10/10, 2022), and multiple spinnakers in various conditon. Additional North Sails genoas and transport sails included.
Rigging
The original Sparcraft one-design aluminum mast was overseen by rigger in 2021, with a new Dyform forestay (2021) and Harken twin groove foil (2021). Hydraulic jack overhauled in 2022.
Deck gear
Spinlock XTS clutches (2021), Spinlock tiller extension (2022), and updated halyards, sheets, and trim lines from Robline and Gottifredi Maffioli
Comfort / others
New rope bags (2019), grey cushions (2019), a seawater pump (2020), and a heater (2022) provide both functionality and comfort.
Pure fun sailing
Sailing a Mumm 36 is pure adrenaline. Fast, responsive, and built for racing, it rewards skill and teamwork with exhilarating performance. Upwind, it slices through the water with precision; downwind, it surges ahead with thrilling speed.
Every maneuver demands sharp handling and seamless coordination, making every moment on board dynamic and engaging. Whether pushing for top speeds or battling in tight fleets, this boat is an addictive mix of speed, control, and pure sailing excitement.
