Morris M36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Morris M36 means chasing a 36-foot Sparkman & Stephens daysailer that Morris Yachts built from 2004 under its M-Series banner. She is a modern-classic conceived from 1930s dayboat ideals, and on the used scene she presents as a low-cabintrunk yacht with long overhangs rather than a mass-production cruiser. The appeal is a boat engineered so one person can cast off and be sailing in minutes, with the helm managing nearly every line.
Layouts on the Used Market
The M36 keeps a small cabin with a galley, day head, sitting area and plenty of storage, and the saloon settees run long enough to lie down on. Two interior readings appear: a spartan layout with port and starboard settees and an unfinished V-berth used for sail storage, or a finished V-berth conversion for overnight stays as a custom option. The head contains a toilet and sink but no shower, and six-footers stand upright only below the companionway hatch. Above deck the deep cockpit seats stretch over six feet and accommodate six adults or sunbathing, with commodious compartments for lines and fenders. Some boats show teak decks that heighten the traditional look.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems on these boats commonly include an autopilot and often carry solar with lithium batteries, while an inverter appears only as an owner upgrade. Navigation is commonly centered on a chartplotter, with radar and AIS often seen and a short-handed setup standard to the concept. Sail handling is where the M36 shines: electric winches are commonly fitted, a self-tacking jib is standard, and furling main, gennaker, code zero or asymmetric spinnaker often appear, with a bimini and cockpit shower as less common comforts.
What to Inspect
The DC refrigerator is difficult to reach and carries a heavy lid, so confirm whether the planned modifications were actually carried out on the specific hull anchor. Check the head ventilation, since the boat originally had no solar-powered ventilator installed and relied on dorade vents and hatches anchor. Most importantly, verify whether a swim ladder has been added, as the boat had none anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts turn up in the United States and France. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm the refrigerator access and lid weight fix, verify head ventilation and any added swim ladder, and validate the self-tacking rig and under-deck line runs to the helm pods are intact. A clean M36 rewards with classic looks and genuine single-handed ease.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Morris M36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 4 | $310,000 | — |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $315,000 | +1.6% |
| Sep 25 | 5 | $295,000 | -6.3% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $450,000 | +52.5% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $305,000 | -32.2% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $450,000 | +47.5% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $419,000 | -6.9% |
| May 26 | 2 | $269,000 | -35.8% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $13,584,518 | +4950.0% |
Where they're listed
Morris M36 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 14 (87.5%), followed by France.
Country view
16 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $327,500 | 14 | 2 | 87.5% |
| France | $231,080 | 2 | 0 | 12.5% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehler 36 | 35.92' | $ 90,937 | 17 | 3 |
| Morris M36You are here | — | $ 305,000 | 16 | 2 |
| Finngulf 36 | 35.89' | $ 66,558 | 10 | 3 |