Bianca 36 Buyer's Guide
The Bianca 36, known in some circles as the Lille Swan, is a Sparkman & Stephens-designed Danish cruiser built from 1976 by Bianca Yachts. For a buyer scanning the brokerage pages, she presents as a solid fiberglass, iron-keeled masthead sloop of just over 34 feet, with the volume and stability of an ultra-heavy-displacement hull. The used examples trade mostly in two northern European markets, and the boat rewards a careful look at the structures that matter.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most Bianca 36 boats on the used market carry the original six-berth interior with a galley and a toilet facility. The accommodation plan favors liveaboard cruising over minimalism, and the deep fin-keel hull with its six-foot-plus draft means you should confirm the berth depths at any marina you intend to keep her in. The solid fiberglass construction and iron keel are consistent across the class, so layout differences between boats tend to be in upholstery, galley updates, and nav-station placement rather than in hull or core configuration.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Heating and a teak deck are commonly fitted on these boats, and a spinnaker, autopilot, and chartplotter appear with similar frequency. For a buyer, the heating and teak speak to northern-European use — the deck in particular wants a close inspection for moisture under the veneer. An autopilot and chartplotter are practical cruising additions, while a spinnaker broadens the light-air range that the underrigged sail plan otherwise lacks.
What to Inspect
The hull is solid fiberglass with a wetted bottom of about 312 square feet, and the keel is iron, so check the keel-to-hull joint and any signs of iron corrosion or surrounding laminate staining. At 894 pounds per inch of immersion she is a massive hull that holds water and gear without perceptible change, but the same mass demands sound structure at the keel. The underrigged original sail plan — more rig than only 24 percent of similar boats, as yachtdatabase.com noted anchor — means many owners have added a 135 percent genoa, so verify the genoa tracks, sheets, and halyards (genoa sheet about 34.3 feet, halyard about 101.8 feet) for oversize loads.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Bianca 36 is typically found in Germany and Finland. For the shopping checklist: confirm the iron keel joint and laminate around it; test the teak deck for delamination if fitted; verify the genoa and autopilot gear works as described; and note the six-foot draft against your marina. She is a steady cruiser rather than a quick one, and the right example is an able northern-European companion.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bianca 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 2 | $36,939 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $29,015 | -21.5% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $46,553 | +60.4% |
Where they're listed
Bianca 36 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Finland.
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell Marine 36 | 36' | $ 39,423 | 19 | 1 |
| Sweden Yachts 36 | 36.1' | $ 72,500 | 9 | 5 |
| Bianca 36You are here | — | $ 36,939 | 4 | 1 |