Compromis 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Compromis 36 market means looking at a short-run Frans Maas design from the late 1990s, with a Yanmar diesel of 40 horsepower and a solid glass hull from the Dutch yard. With fewer than 100 boats built between 1997 and 2001, each example carries the specifics of its own ownership history rather than a large fleet's shared wear pattern.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Compromis 36 came as a 36-foot cruiser with a 12.2-foot beam and a fin-keel hull drawing up to 5.55 feet loaded anchor. The 79-gallon water and 40-gallon fuel capacities reflect a coastal-cruising intent. Buyers should expect the standard production interior rather than a revised aft-cockpit variant.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-kept examples commonly carry a furling main, autopilot, chartplotter, AIS, and radar, which together mean a buyer can expect modern short-handed navigation without immediate investment. Heating, hot water, and teak decks are also commonly fitted, speaking to comfort-minded ownership in cooler climates. Solar panels and an inverter are usual, supporting anchorage independence, while a life raft and EPIRB round out the safety inventory on many boats.
What to Inspect
The structural rubbing-strake hull-to-deck joint at the widest beam is a marque construction feature; examine that seam for cracks or separation where the strake meets the deck, as a failed joint there admits water into the coreless hull-to-deck interface. Confirm the iron ballast remains bonded and shows no rust streaking through the keel bolting, since 6,614 pounds of ballast demands sound attachment. The Yanmar 40-horsepower unit should start clean and show no coolant or exhaust leaks at the hose runs.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Germany and Greece. Before committing, walk the deck seam at the beam, verify keel-bolt integrity, and run the engine under load.
- Check the hull-deck seam at the rubbing strake
- Verify iron ballast and keel bolts are dry
- Run the Yanmar under sail-trim load
- Confirm furling main and autopilot function
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Compromis 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $126,079 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $115,062 | -8.7% |
Where they're listed
Compromis 36 listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Greece.
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts 36 | 37.89' | $ 68,258 | 119 | 23 |
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| Moody 36-1 | 36' | $ 47,339 | 14 | 2 |
| Cape George 36 | 36' | $ 89,500 | 9 | 1 |
| Koopmans 36 | 36.75' | $ 36,710 | 8 | 3 |
| Compromis 36You are here | — | $ 120,010 | 2 | 0 |