CS 36 Merlin Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Castro·1986 – 1990·~100 hulls·Canadian Sailcraft
CS 36 Merlin drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36' · 10.97 m
Displ.
13,000 lbs · 5,897 kg
First year
1986

The CS 36 Merlin, introduced in 1986, represented a strategic pivot for Canadian Sailcraft (CS Yachts). While it shared its length with the earlier, Raymond Walldesigned CS 36 "Traditional," the Merlin was a cleansheet design from the office of Tony Castro. It reflected a transition in naval architecture toward broader beams carried aft, increased interior volume, and a modernized underwater profile. Produced in the Brampton, Ontario facility during the company’s peak years, the Merlin was built to compete with the emerging influx of European designs from Beneteau and Jeanneau, offering a blend of Canadian build scantlings with a contemporary European aesthetic. The Merlin remained in production until the shipyard’s closure in 1992, securing its place as one of the most refined performance cruisers of its era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 47,900
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+5.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Canada (37.5%) · United States (37.5%) · Netherlands (25.0%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

CS 36 Merlin listings span 3 countries. Canada leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by United States and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 50,5353237.5%
United States$ 47,9003137.5%
Netherlands$ 17,4522025.0%

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
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4522513
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,176168
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3637.11'$ 86,003138
Jeanneau Sun Shine 3636.42'$ 30,963134
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
CS 36 MerlinYou are here$ 47,900105
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Elan 36235.04'$ 67,25784
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,77055

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used CS 36 Merlin cost?+
The median asking price for a used CS 36 Merlin over the past 12 months is $47,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many CS 36 Merlin sailboats are for sale?+
5 CS 36 Merlin listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are CS 36 Merlin prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the CS 36 Merlin has increased by 5.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are CS 36 Merlin sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used CS 36 Merlin listings over the past 12 months are Canada (37.5%), United States (37.5%), Netherlands (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a CS 36 Merlin?+
Comparable models include Westerly Merlin 28, CS 30, CSY 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.