 Jim Marsh, John Perring and Bob Wallstrom did the lofting from Wallstrom’s own plans, and line drawings from Ted Brewer, who had begun in his designs to take a “bite” out of the aft section of the traditional full keel, giving greater steerage in reverse.Intended for cruising in comfort in North Atlantic conditions, the Cabot 36 included an ample galley and storage below, and her construction was rugged, with a core of Airex foam.Ted Brewer challenged invited visitors to take a swing with an axe at a piece of the Airex foam.