Easterly 36 Buyer's Guide
The Easterly 36 is a 36-foot masthead sloop with production from 1976 until Easterly Yachts ceased around 1980. Few were made, so each boat on the used market stands on its own survey rather than fleet reputation. Most are aft-cockpit, though center-cockpit versions exist, and interiors range from basic to more finished owner-completed work.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most Easterly 36 boats are aft-cockpit, with a center-cockpit sloop configuration found in some examples. Interior finish varies depending on build year and owner completion, so a buyer should treat the cabin as a variable rather than a fixed standard. The 10.83-foot beam and 27.5-foot waterline give a moderate cruiser footprint below.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A buyer should focus on the consequences of individual upgrades. Power and energy systems centered on the Perkins diesel and house battery banks deserve review for age and capacity. Sail-handling canvas such as a genoa and asymmetrical spinnaker, documented in the rig plan, may be present as owner additions. Navigation and comfort gear will be owner-fitted and should be tested rather than assumed.
What to Inspect
The rudder on some Easterly 36 boats has semi-balanced spade-like elements within a partial skeg-hung arrangement, so check the hull-to-skeg joint and rudder bearing for play or fatigue rudder with semi-balanced elements. The low and undocumented production means no two boats share identical factory finish; inspect the interior joinery and any owner completion for structural soundness rather than cosmetic match. Given the yard's brief run, confirm the builder plate and hull number against the 1976 start and around-1980 closure to verify authenticity.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Easterly 36 appears only in limited used-market channels given the low build count. Before committing, a buyer should:
- Verify hull number against 1976 start and 1980 yard closure
- Inspect rudder skeg joint and bearing for wear
- Assess owner-completed interior for structural integrity
- Confirm Perkins diesel and electrical system condition
- Review sail inventory including genoa and spinnaker
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