Columbia 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Crealock·1967 – 1972·~400 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.75' · 10.9 m
Displ.
12,000 lbs · 5,443 kg
First year
1967

The Columbia 36, introduced in 1967, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American production boatbuilding. Designed by the legendary William Crealock, this model marked Columbia Yachts' transition from the traditional "bubbletop" aesthetics of the early 1960s toward a more modern, performanceoriented profile. With over 500 hulls produced during its primary production run, the Columbia 36 was one of the first fiberglass yachts to successfully blend a finkeel and spaderudder configuration with the displacement necessary for serious offshore work. The design was so successful that it served as the foundation for the Columbia 362 (often referred to as the Mark II), which featured minor interior and rig refinements while retaining the proven Crealock hull lines.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 27,500
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Columbia 36 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 27,50032100.0%

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
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Bavaria 3637.89'$ 69,69311252
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8627437
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003311
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000213
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0481813
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Columbia 36You are here$ 27,50032

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia 36 over the past 12 months is $27,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 36 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Columbia 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Columbia 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Columbia 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Columbia 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Columbia 36?+
Comparable models include Catalina 36, Bavaria 36, Dufour Classic 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.