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
Displ.
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
$ 60,662
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
3
Croatia (75.0%) · United Kingdom (12.5%) · New Zealand (12.5%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Elan 36 listings span 3 countries. Croatia leads with 6 listings (75.0%), followed by United Kingdom and New Zealand.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 60,6626275.0%
United Kingdom$ 49,1271012.5%
New Zealand$ 141,8531012.5%

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
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003311
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,0882813
Elan 33332.78'$ 66,3232616
Elan E650.2'$ 552,107186
Elan E434.78'$ 196,6411811
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,207168
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3637.11'$ 85,975138
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,96094
Elan 36You are here$ 60,66282
Elan 36235.04'$ 67,23084
Finngulf 3635.89'$ 69,23275

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 $60,662. 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.
04Where are Elan 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Elan 36 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (75.0%), United Kingdom (12.5%), New Zealand (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Elan 36?+
Comparable models include Islander 36, Elan 40, Elan 333. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.