Mariner 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Mariner 36 means looking at a 1972-onward Far East Yachts ketch from the boards of Clair Oberly and W. Garden, planned as a family boat for coastal and bluewater travel. These are solid, heavy fiberglass boats of 21,000 pounds displacement with a long keel and moderate draft, built to be lived aboard and sailed with steadiness rather than speed as the priority.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Mariner 36 shares the same essential platform: a 35-foot-10-inch hull with an 11-foot-6-inch beam, a ketch rig, and an interior arranged around the original brief as a family passage-maker. The 120-gallon water and 70-gallon diesel capacity speak to a boat laid out for staying out rather than weekending. Because the model was produced from 1972 without a documented end year, earlier and later examples differ mostly in owner-care and update history rather than in hull form.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, a bimini and dodger are commonly fitted to the Mariner 36, providing cockpit shelter that matters on a boat whose strength is relaxed cruising. Beyond that, buyers should judge each boat on its own canvas and sail-handling additions, as the remaining gear tends to reflect individual owner choices rather than factory-standard packages.
What to Inspect
The Mariner 36 was built as a heavy, solid yacht, and the construction approach itself is a point of confidence rather than concern anchor. Still, any prospective buyer should look closely at the solid fiberglass hull and deck for the usual age-related issues of a 1972-origin design, and verify that the iron ballast keel and attached rudder remain sound. The modest sail area and light ballast ratio are design facts, not defects, but they confirm the boat was never intended as a light-air flyer.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Mariner 36 yachts are typically found in the United States. For a shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Confirm hull and deck integrity on the solid fiberglass construction
- Check iron keel and rudder for corrosion or damage
- Verify bimini and dodger condition if cockpit comfort matters
- Expect a steady, comfort-oriented cruiser rather than a performance boat
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Mariner 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $29,900 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $25,500 | -14.7% |
Where they're listed
Mariner 36 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $25,500 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman 36 | 36' | $ 37,759 | 15 | 2 |
| Cape George 36 | 36' | $ 112,250 | 12 | 5 |
| Mariner 36You are here | — | $ 25,500 | 1 | 0 |