Admiral 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

36.18' · 11.03 m

Displ.

11,810 lbs · 5,357 kg

First year

1978

The Admiral 36 is a distinguished semidisplacement motor cruiser that emerged from the fruitful collaboration between designer John Bennett and the master molders at Halmatic Ltd. during the mid1970s. Utilizing Halmatic’s legendary expertise in robust GRP construction—the same heritage that produced the venerable Nelson and Nicholson hulls—the Admiral 36 was engineered as a serious seaboat for those prioritizing structural integrity and heavyweather capability. Often finished by Admiral Marine or smaller custom yards, the 36foot hull became a benchmark for the "gentleman’s cruiser" era, balancing a traditional aesthetic with the reliable performance of twinscrew diesel power. The vessel is built on a hull that shares DNA with the professional pilot boats of the era, emphasizing a soft ride and predictable tracking in offshore conditions.