Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Castro·1982·Jeanneau
Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.42' · 11.1 m
Displ.
11,872 lbs · 5,385 kg
First year
1982

The Jeanneau Sun Shine 36, introduced in 1982, stands as a defining example of the "cruiserracer" evolution that swept the European maritime industry in the early 1980s. Designed by the renowned naval architect Tony Castro, the Sun Shine 36 was tasked with a difficult duality: providing the performance necessary to compete in the IOR (International Offshore Rule) circuits of the era while offering the interior volume and amenities required for comfortable family cruising. According to the Jeanneau Archive, the model was a commercial triumph for the French shipyard, with over 700 units produced before production ceased around 1989.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 30,940
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
France (38.5%) · United Kingdom (38.5%) · Greece (15.4%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 listings span 4 countries. France leads with 5 listings (38.5%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 43,0385138.5%
United Kingdom$ 23,5465238.5%
Greece$ 15,1222115.4%
Netherlands$ 40,712107.7%

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
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 79,9959642
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8427437
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003311
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,172168
Jeanneau Sun Rise 3434.58'$ 33,733155
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Jeanneau Sun Shine 36You are here$ 30,940134
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3637.11'$ 85,921138
C&C 36-135.67'$ 21,500117
Ericson 3635.58'$ 22,50093
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36$ 49,00071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 over the past 12 months is $30,940. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 has decreased by 23.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 listings over the past 12 months are France (38.5%), United Kingdom (38.5%), Greece (15.4%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Jeanneau Sun Shine 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 47.8% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Shine 36?+
Comparable models include Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Dufour Classic 36, Islander 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.