Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Nonsuch 36 means weighing a small, distinctive series of Mark Ellis catboats built mostly by Hinterhoeller Yachts of Ontario, with roughly 70 completed from 1983 to 1990 after Express Yachts' first two hulls. These are Canadian coastal cruisers conceived for long-range living aboard, and the brokerage pool reflects that original intent.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common configuration afloat, though both layout types appear. Ex-charter boats are a common sight among available examples. The interior itself is built around a companionway dropping almost to the cabin sole on a four-step ladder into a huge saloon, with a large engine room behind the ladder running under the cockpit sole nearly to the stern. A forward stateroom with double berth, an aft-facing U-shaped galley, quarter berth, and a head with separate shower define the cruising footprint buyers should expect regardless of which layout variant they view.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry air conditioning, heating, and an inverter as standard cruising kit, paired with electric winches that suit the single-sail handling scheme. Canvas typically includes bimini and dodger, with a cockpit shower for temperate use. On the navigation side, radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, and EPIRB are commonly fitted, meaning a buyer can expect modern systems rather than barebones electronics. The original 52-horsepower Westerbeke diesel, 49 gallons diesel, 112 fresh water, and 45 waste tankage establish the baseline a broker's listing builds upon.
What to Inspect
The unstayed wishbone rig is very sturdy, but unusual enough that riggers who understand and can maintain it are rare and valuable. A survey should confirm the aluminum collar and chocks around the mast step, the reinforced base at the keel, and the condition of the wishbone's choker and jackline cradle. Later hulls replaced teak handrails with stainless steel, a detail worth noting for maintenance expectations.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United States. For a shopper, the practical checklist is short: confirm rig specialist access before purchase, verify the later stainless handrail upgrade if low upkeep matters, and expect ex-charter and three-cabin boats to dominate listings. Inspect the lead fin keel attachment, then judge the single-sail platform on its light, forgiving handling rather than conventional headrig complexity.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $50,000 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $87,500 | +75.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $79,900 | -8.7% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $69,500 | -13.0% |
Where they're listed
Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 36 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $74,700 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
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9 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Yachts 36 | 36.33' | $ 35,700 | 182 | 34 |
| Cape Dory 36 | 36.12' | $ 54,900 | 35 | 11 |
| Rustler Yachts 36 | 35.33' | $ 101,978 | 30 | 8 |
| Nonsuch Nonsuch 30 Classic | 30.33' | $ 33,000 | 16 | 7 |
| Nicholson 36 | 36.25' | $ 29,000 | 16 | 1 |
| Nonsuch 36 | 36' | $ 69,500 | 9 | 1 |
| Cape George 36 | 36' | $ 89,500 | 9 | 1 |
| Nonsuch 33 | 33.42' | $ 62,628 | 9 | 4 |
| Hinterhoeller Nonsuch 36You are here | — | $ 74,700 | 2 | 1 |