The Dickerson 36 occupies a unique niche in the American maritime transition from traditional woodcraft to modern production standards. Introduced in 1972 under the leadership of Thomas Lucke, this model served as a bridge between the classic strip-planked mahogany hulls of the Dickerson 35 and the later fiberglass 37. Unlike its predecessors, which were built using labor-intensive strip-planking, the Dickerson 36 utilized a plywood hull construction—often mahogany plywood over white oak frames—to provide a more standardized build process while maintaining the warmth and aesthetics of a wooden yacht. Primarily built as a ketch, the 36 was designed with the shallow-water cruising of the Chesapeake Bay in mind, yet it possessed the scantlings and displacement required for coastal passagemaking.
Dickerson 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dickerson
- Model
- 36
- Builder
- Dickerson Boatbuilders
- Designer
- Ernest Tucker
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $28,800 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozzard 36 | 36' | $75,000 | 29 | 6 |
| Cape Dory 36 | 36.12' | $48,500 | 18 | 8 |
| Sabre 36 | 36' | $42,900 | 17 | 1 |
| Bowman 36 | 36' | $39,206 | 14 | 9 |
| Pearson 36 | 36.56' | $22,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Ericson 36 C | 36' | $41,450 | 8 | 7 |
| Cape George 36 | 36' | $89,500 | 7 | 4 |
| Ericson 36 | 35.58' | $26,500 | 7 | 4 |
| Cheoy Lee Luders 36 | 35.5' | $39,500 | 4 | 1 |
| Dickerson 36 | $28,800 | 1 | 0 | |
| Mariner 36 | 35.83' | $41,500 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $28,800 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Dickerson 36 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Dickerson 36 over the past 12 months is $28,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Dickerson 36 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Dickerson 36 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Dickerson 36?
- Comparable models include the Gozzard 36, Cape Dory 36, Sabre 36. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.