Used Portman 36 Sailboats for Sale

The Portman 36 is a fiberglass cruising sailboat that represents a distinct, albeit brief, chapter in American boatbuilding. Produced by Auroraglas between 1979 and 1980, this monohull design saw a limited run of just 19 units. The Portman 36 holds a unique place in the lineage of Watkins Yachts, as its tooling was acquired by Auroraglas and the design was later re-introduced with modifications as the Watkins 36 following the merger of Auroraglas with Watkins Yachts. Drawing its fundamental design from the established Coronado 35 and Columbia 36 models, the Portman 36 offered sailors a capable cruiser with a focus on comfortable passage making. The original designs for the Coronado 35 were penned by William H. Tripp Jr., while the Columbia 36 was designed by William Crealock, giving the Portman 36 a distinguished design pedigree.