Arcona 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

35.6' · 10.85 m

Displ.

13,228 lbs · 6,000 kg

First year

1986

The Arcona 36, produced between 1987 and 1993, stands as a foundational pillar for the Swedish builder Boo Marin, now known globally as Arcona Yachts. Designed by the late Stefan Qviberg, the 36 was the model that arguably perfected the "Swedish performance cruiser" ethos for the yard, following the success of the smaller Arcona 32. It represents a transition point in yacht design where the slender, IORinfluenced lines of the early 1980s began to give way to more powerful hull forms with increased volume. With approximately 80 to 100 units built, the Arcona 36 established the brand's reputation for high ballast ratios, stiff construction, and a handcrafted mahogany interior that rivaled the likes of HallbergRassy and Najad, but with a significantly more athletic sailing profile. According to the Arcona Yachts Official History, the model's success paved the way for the brand’s expansion into larger performance cruisers throughout the 1990s.