The Mariner 36, designed by the legendary naval architect William Garden and built by Far East Yachts in Yokosuka, Japan, stands as a quintessential example of the "plastic classic" era. Produced during a period when the industry was transitioning from traditional timber to fiberglass, the Mariner 36 was engineered to provide the aesthetic and "feel" of a wooden yacht with the reduced maintenance of a solid laminate hull. With its distinctive clipper bow, generous trailboards, and traditional ketch or sloop rig, this vessel was purpose-built for offshore stability rather than around-the-buoys speed. Under the guidance of Clair Oberly, Far East Yachts utilized the Mariner 36 to fill a specific market niche: the sailor who prioritized seaworthiness and a traditional silhouette over modern, flat-bottomed performance designs.
Mariner 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Mariner
- Model
- 36
- Builder
- Far East Yachts
- Designer
- Clair Oberly/W. Garden
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $41,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozzard 36 | 36' | $75,000 | 29 | 6 |
| Cape Dory 36 | 36.12' | $48,500 | 18 | 8 |
| Rustler 36 | 35.33' | $101,966 | 18 | 12 |
| Sabre 36 | 36' | $42,900 | 17 | 1 |
| Bowman 36 | 36' | $39,224 | 14 | 9 |
| Swanson 36 | 35.73' | $45,000 | 11 | 3 |
| Allied Princess Princess 36 | 36' | $22,700 | 8 | 2 |
| Ericson 36 C | 36' | $41,450 | 8 | 7 |
| Cape George 36 | 36' | $89,500 | 7 | 4 |
| Cheoy Lee Luders 36 | 35.5' | $39,500 | 4 | 1 |
| Mariner 36 | $41,500 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,500 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Mariner 36 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Mariner 36 over the past 12 months is $41,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Mariner 36 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Mariner 36 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Mariner 36?
- Comparable models include the Gozzard 36, Cape Dory 36, Rustler 36. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.