Islander 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan P. Gurney·1971 – 1986·~770 hulls·Islander / Tradewind Yachts
Islander 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.08' · 11 m
Displ.
13,450 lbs · 6,101 kg
First year
1971

Designed by the prolific naval architect Alan Gurney—known for his work on highperformance yachts like Windward Passage—the Islander 36 was conceived as a "modern classic" that could balance the demands of competitive racing with the necessities of family cruising. Produced primarily between 1971 and 1986, with approximately 770 hulls launched, it remains one of the most successful 36footers in American sailing history. The design was born during a transition in yacht architecture, moving away from the narrow, heavydisplacement boats of the 1960s toward the beamier, more weatherly shapes of the 1970s. Its success was so pronounced that the hull mold was utilized for multiple variations, including the Robert Perrydesigned Islander Freeport 36, which utilized the same underbody but featured a completely different deck and interior focused on "island packet" style cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,500
Ask, not sold · 33 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
33 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United States (63.0%) · Croatia (14.8%) · Spain (7.4%)

Recent Listings

21 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Islander 36 listings span 7 countries. United States leads with 17 listings (63.0%), followed by Croatia and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

27 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,90017563.0%
Croatia$ 11,5304214.8%
Spain$ 31,392207.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina$ 33,820103.7%
Canada$ 32,537113.7%
Fiji$ 57,200103.7%
Mexico$ 35,000103.7%

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
Hunter Marine 3635.92'$ 75,0007440
Islander 36You are here$ 29,5003311
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900214
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,332168
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
C&C 36-135.67'$ 21,500117
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99987
Islander 2827.92'$ 6,65082
Finngulf 3635.89'$ 69,24775
Island Spirit 3736.08'$ 152,00062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Islander 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Islander 36 over the past 12 months is $29,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Islander 36 sailboats are for sale?+
11 Islander 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 33 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Islander 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Islander 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Islander 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Islander 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (63.0%), Croatia (14.8%), Spain (7.4%).
05Do Islander 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 27% of Islander 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 27.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Islander 36?+
Comparable models include Hunter Marine 36, Sabre 36, Dehler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.