Amel Kirk 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Amel Kirk 36 means considering a 1970s French masthead sloop whose 276-boat production makes it a recognizable, if not ubiquitous, name from the early Amel era. These are traditionally laid-out pocket cruisers with a bulb keel and a compact, short-waterline hull that shapes both their stability and their belowdecks limits.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Kirk 36 follows the same period accommodation: two forecabin berths screened from the saloon by a pair of large head compartments, settees that convert to sea berths in the main cabin, and a small aft twin with limited headroom. A galley and big chart table sit just behind the companionway. Because the waterline is short, total living space is constrained, so buyers should assess headroom and berth access in person rather than expect a modern-volume interior.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped examples commonly carry an autopilot, solar panels, and both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers, which together extend shorthanded range and downwind capability. A furling main, bimini, cockpit shower, and dinghy davits are also commonly fitted, speaking to a boat set up for warm-water cruising. Safety gear such as an EPIRB and life raft is frequently present, while a watermaker or generator is not part of the standard used-market picture and should be treated as a specific boat's extra.
What to Inspect
The defining structural feature to verify is the low center-of-gravity bulb keel, whose early adoption was unusual and whose attachment and surrounding hull should be surveyed for integrity low center-of-gravity bulb keel. The traditional layout's two large head compartments and forward berths demand close checks for water intrusion at the hull-to-deck junctions and around the companionway, where the galley and chart table sit. Given the solid-fiberglass construction, inspect the rudder post and skeg for play or previous repair.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Kirk 36 boats typically appear in France, Greece, and Cabo Verde. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm keel integrity, check the traditional heads and forward cabins for moisture, verify the commonly fitted cruising equipment is operational, and accept the compact accommodation as the boat's inherent character rather than a defect.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Amel Kirk 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $12,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $27,983 | +133.2% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $19,204 | -31.4% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $33,880 | +76.4% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $24,065 | -29.0% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $32,460 | +34.9% |
Where they're listed
Amel Kirk 36 listings appear across 2 countries. France has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Germany.
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| Dufour Classic 36 | 36.33' | $ 75,446 | 71 | 15 |
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| CS 36 | 36.5' | $ 35,111 | 34 | 13 |
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| Cape George 36 | 36' | $ 112,250 | 12 | 5 |
| Amel Kirk 36You are here | — | $ 32,460 | 3 | 1 |