Used Controversy 36 Sailboats for Sale

The Controversy 36 is a distinguished wooden cruising sailboat, embodying the innovative "Controversy concept" developed by Mount Desert Yacht Yard. Launched into production in 1960, this yawl-rigged vessel was designed by the formidable duo of E. Farnham Butler and Cyrus Hamlin, aiming to offer a combination of spirited performance and comfortable accommodations within a light displacement, reverse sheer hull. She is regarded as the largest iteration of the yard's iconic Controversy series, celebrated by enthusiasts for its unique design philosophy and well-appointed interiors.