Magellan 36 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Ketch

LOA

42' · 12.8 m

Disp.

16,300 lbs · 7,394 kg

First year

1976

The Magellan 36, designed by the esteemed naval architect Halsey Herreshoff and constructed by the Chung Hwa Boat (CHB) yard in Taiwan, stands as a quintessential example of the "heavy cruiser" philosophy that dominated the offshore sailing market in the 1970s. Produced primarily as a ketch, though occasionally found in a cutter configuration, the vessel was engineered for longrange autonomy and seakindliness rather than racing prowess. It represents a period when Taiwanese yards were beginning to marry traditional Western designs with the highquality, abundant teak craftsmanship of the East. The Magellan 36 is often recognized by its traditional lines, including a clipper bow, a substantial full keel, and a protected cockpit, making it a favorite for solo sailors or couples seeking a sturdy platform for bluewater passages.