CS 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Raymond Wall·1978 – 1987·~400 hulls·Canadian Sailcraft
CS 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.5' · 11.13 m
Displ.
15,500 lbs · 7,031 kg
First year
1978

The CS 36, specifically the "Traditional" model designed by Raymond Wall, stands as one of the most successful and enduring examples of Canadian boatbuilding excellence. Launched in 1978, it was the flagship of CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) during their peak years, designed to bridge the gap between a spirited club racer and a dependable offshore cruiser. With over 400 hulls produced before its production run ended in 1987, the CS 36 Traditional remains a staple in the Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast. It is celebrated for its heavyduty construction, a deepV entry that cuts through chop, and the refined British aesthetic that Raymond Wall brought from his tenure as chief designer at the esteemed Camper & Nicholsons.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 36,919
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Canada (93.3%) · United States (6.7%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

CS 36 listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 14 listings (93.3%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 37,16914693.3%
United States$ 24,500106.7%

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'$ 80,8427437
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,0902212
CS 3030'$ 25,000215
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0201813
CSY 36You are here$ 36,919167
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,290123
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Ericson 36 C36'$ 32,950105
Westerly Conway 3635.75'$ 44,011107

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used CS 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used CS 36 over the past 12 months is $36,919. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many CS 36 sailboats are for sale?+
7 CS 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are CS 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the CS 36 has increased by 2.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are CS 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used CS 36 listings over the past 12 months are Canada (93.3%), United States (6.7%).
05Do CS 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of CS 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 31.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a CS 36?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 36, Cape Dory 36, Rustler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.