Compromis 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

36.09' · 11 m

Disp.

15,653 lbs · 7,100 kg

First year

1997

The Compromis 36, designed by the prolific Dutch naval architect Frans Maas and built by Zaadnoordijk Yachtbuilders, is a quintessential example of the Northern European "quality cruiser." Launched in the early 1990s as a successor to the smaller Compromis models, the 36 was built with an uncompromising focus on safety, durability, and interior volume. As noted by the successor brand CYacht, which evolved from the original Compromis line, the 36foot hull was eventually refined and rebranded as the CYacht 36, maintaining much of the original Frans Maas DNA while updating the deck layout and rigging. Unlike many of its lighter, Mediterraneanfocused contemporaries, the Compromis 36 was engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of the North Sea, featuring a heavy layup, a deep center cockpit, and a high freeboard that creates a safe, dry experience for shorthanded crews.