Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Bruce Roberts 36 stands as a quintessential example of the "ownerbuilder" movement that defined bluewater cruising in the late 20th century. Designed by Bruce RobertsGoodson, this model was released during an era when aspiring circumnavigators sought robust, goanywhere vessels that could be constructed from plans or kits. Unlike massproduced Beneteaus or Catalinas, the Roberts 36 is a design specification rather than a single factoryline product, meaning individual examples vary wildly in construction material, ranging from multichine steel and aluminum to radiuschine fiberglass and woodepoxy. According to the Bruce Roberts Official Website, the design was intended to provide a seakindly motion and a high loadcarrying capacity, making it a favorite for longdistance voyagers on a budget. Because these boats were often completed by private individuals, the "Roberts 36" name covers several iterations, including the Spray 36 (a different, clipperbowed design often confused with it) and the Roberts 36/37 series, which updated the hull lines for better lightwind performance.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,327
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Australia (37.5%) · Canada (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 listings span 4 countries. Australia leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by Canada and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 40,8523237.5%
Canada$ 28,2942025.0%
United Kingdom$ 40,3272125.0%
New Zealand$ 48,1301012.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3485121
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1052212
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,043185
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0481813
Roberts 3433.5'$ 19,524157
Bruce Roberts 43$ 68,646126
Westerly Conway 3635.75'$ 44,032107
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,75291
Roberts 53$ 114,67192
Roberts Roberts 36You are here$ 40,32783
Roberts 2525'$ 9,49680

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 over the past 12 months is $40,327. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (37.5%), Canada (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%).
05Do Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bruce Roberts Roberts 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts Roberts 36?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 36, Rustler 36, Bruce Roberts 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.