Cape Dory 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1978 – 1990·~166 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
36.12' · 11.01 m
Displ.
16,100 lbs · 7,303 kg
First year
1978

The Cape Dory 36 is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the collaboration between designer Carl Alberg and Cape Dory Yachts. Introduced in 1978, this fullkeeled cutter was designed to be a rugged, oceangoing cruiser capable of taking a couple or a small family anywhere in the world. With its traditional lines, including a graceful spring to the sheer and a classic wineglass transom, the 36 embodies the "Alberg look" that prioritizes seaworthiness and aesthetic permanence over modern interior volume or racing speeds. The model enjoyed a successful production run of approximately 165 hulls before Cape Dory ceased operations, after which the molds were moved to Maine, where the design continued as the Robinhood 36.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 44,500
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

18 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 36 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 25 listings

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

Country breakdown

25 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 48,0002511100.0%

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
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8627437
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3485121
Cape Dory 36You are here$ 44,5002713
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1052212
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Ericson 36 C36'$ 32,950105
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 36 over the past 12 months is $44,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory 36 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Cape Dory 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory 36 has decreased by 10.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Cape Dory 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 43% of Cape Dory 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 isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cape Dory 36?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 36, Hallberg-Rassy 36, Cape Dory 25. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.