Elan 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rob Humphreys·1997·Elan Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
36.09' · 11 m
Disp.
12,150 lbs · 5,511 kg
First year
1997

The Elan 36, designed by the prolific Slovenian firm J&J Design, represents a cornerstone of the shipyard's transition into the competitive European cruiserracer market during the 1990s. Launched as a modern, performanceoriented vessel, the 36 successfully combined Elan's burgeoning expertise in fiberglass construction with a hull shape optimized for both club racing and family cruising. While often considered the progenitor to the later and slightly more refined Elan 362, the original Elan 36 established the brand's reputation for building stiff, reliable boats capable of handling the choppy, demanding conditions of the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas. Built during an era when Elan was rapidly expanding its global footprint, the 36 remains a staple in the secondhand market for sailors who prioritize a "sleeper" performance profile—a boat that looks like a conventional cruiser but possesses the underwater lines to surprise many contemporary designs.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 60,338
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

7 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003111
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002513
Dehler 3635.92'$ 90,273167
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3637.11'$ 84,528138
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Elan 36You are here$ 60,33882
Finngulf 3635.89'$ 68,86275

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Elan 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Elan 36 over the past 12 months is $60,338. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Elan 36 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Elan 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Elan 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Elan 36 has decreased by 6.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Elan 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Elan 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.5% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Elan 36?+
Comparable models include Islander 36, Beneteau First 36, Dehler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.