Peterson Impala 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

D. Peterson·1975 – 1977·Cantiere Navale 71
Peterson Impala 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.76' · 10.9 m
Displ.
12,787 lbs · 5,800 kg
First year
1975

The Peterson Impala 36 is a significant vessel in the history of offshore racing, serving as the productionline descendant of Doug Peterson’s legendary Ganbare. Launched in 1973, Ganbare was a plywood oneoff that stunned the sailing world by nearly winning the One Ton Cup, fundamentally shifting yacht design away from heavydisplacement forms toward the more agile, highballast lines of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era. Recognizing the demand for a fiberglass version of this hull, the Italian yard Cantiere Navale 71 commissioned Peterson to adapt the lines for mass production. According to Giornale della Vela, the Impala 36 debuted at the 1975 Genoa Boat Show, cementing Peterson's status as a premier naval architect and offering sailors a competitive racing platform that could also serve as a coastal cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Islander 3636.08'$ 29,5003311
Beneteau First 3639.33'$ 399,0002514
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,176168
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
C&C 36-135.67'$ 21,500117
Contessa Ood 3433.67'$ 20,197105
Peterson 3433.92'$ 23,40062
Schock York 3635.67'$ 29,00010

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Peterson Impala 36?+
Comparable models include Islander 36, Beneteau First 36, Dehler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.