Abbott 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Abbott 36 represents the pinnacle of Bill Abbott Sr.’s design philosophy, blending the agility of a racing keelboat with the structural integrity required for the demanding conditions of the Great Lakes and coastal waters. Launched as the flagship of the Sarnia, Ontario-based builder, the Abbott 36 was a natural evolution of the highly successful Abbott 33. While many of its predecessors, like the Abbott 22, were designed by external naval architects like Ian Proctor, the 36 was a deeply personal project for Bill Abbott Sr., who utilized his decades of Olympic-level sailing experience to refine the hull’s performance characteristics. It remains a rare find on the brokerage market, prized by sailors who prioritize a "driver’s boat" that can still accommodate a family for a week of cruising.