J-Boats J/36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

35.95' · 10.96 m

Displ.

10,570 lbs · 4,794 kg

First year

1981

The J/36 arrived in 1981 as a pivotal evolution in the J/Boats lineup, marking the brand’s ambitious move into the midsized performance cruising market. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI Composites using their thenadvanced balsacoring techniques, the J/36 was intended to bridge the gap between the pure racing adrenaline of the J/24 and the requirements of offshore passagemaking. During its production run from 1981 to 1985, approximately 54 hulls were completed. It remains a distinctive silhouette in the J/Boats lineage, easily identified by its fractional rig and sleek, lowprofile coachroof. While it was eventually overshadowed in production numbers by its younger, more racingoriented sibling, the J/35, the J/36 is often preferred by sailors who prioritize a more refined interior and a more forgiving motion in a seaway. Detailed specifications and the design's original intent are preserved on the J/Boats J/36 legacy page.