Dufour Classic 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mortain & Mavrikios·2000 – 2004·~450 hulls·Dufour Yachts
Dufour Classic 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.33' · 11.07 m
Displ.
13,090 lbs · 5,938 kg
First year
2000

Introduced in the late 1990s during a period of significant growth for the La Rochelle yard, the Dufour Classic 36 represents a pivotal era for the French builder. Designed by Olivier Poncin in collaboration with the inhouse Dufour Design team, this model was engineered to bridge the gap between the highperformance racing heritage of the 1980s and the modern demand for voluminous, comfortable cruisers. The Classic 36 was part of a highly successful "Classic" range that included siblings like the Classic 30, 32, 35, 38, and the flagship 45. While many contemporary production boats of that era began to favor beamier, flatter hulls for maximum interior volume, the Classic 36 retained a more traditional, moderatebeam profile and a deepchested hull that prioritizes seaworthiness and structural rigidity. This design philosophy is welldocumented on the Dufour Yachts Heritage page, which highlights the brand's transition toward elegant, performanceoriented cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 80,867
Ask, not sold · 74 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
37
74 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
14
United Kingdom (17.6%) · Netherlands (13.5%) · Turkey (13.5%)

Recent Listings

49 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dufour Classic 36 listings span 14 countries. United Kingdom leads with 13 listings (17.6%), followed by Netherlands and Turkey.

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

Country breakdown

74 listings · 14 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 67,23013517.6%
Netherlands$ 76,67210413.5%
Turkey$ 86,81310813.5%
Spain$ 80,8678110.8%
France$ 84,258648.1%
Italy$ 89,012638.1%
Portugal$ 83,776546.8%
Ireland$ 87,267435.4%
Martinique$ 57,014425.4%
Australia$ 78,774202.7%
Guadeloupe$ 109,768212.7%
Croatia$ 81,333222.7%

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 36You are here$ 80,8677437
Dufour Classic 3837.58'$ 78,5403918
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2673118
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3722713
Dufour Classic 4141'$ 94,8302715
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Dufour Classic 3030'$ 34,8481910
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,360144
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,225124

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dufour Classic 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dufour Classic 36 over the past 12 months is $80,867. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dufour Classic 36 sailboats are for sale?+
37 Dufour Classic 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 74 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dufour Classic 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dufour Classic 36 has increased by 3.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dufour Classic 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dufour Classic 36 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (17.6%), Netherlands (13.5%), Turkey (13.5%).
05Do Dufour Classic 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 13% of Dufour Classic 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.4% 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 Dufour Classic 36?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 38, Gib Sea Classic 43, Dufour Classic 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.