Seal 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

E. G. van de Stadt·1976
Seal 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.09' · 11 m
Displ.
20,393 lbs · 9,250 kg
First year
1976

The Seal 36, primarily recognized in international circles as the Van de Stadt 36 (or Zeehond), is a quintessential "nononsense" bluewater cruiser designed by the renowned Dutch naval architect E.G. van de Stadt. Emerging in the mid1970s as a heavydisplacement alternative for longrange voyaging, the model was offered in various construction materials including steel, aluminum, and woodcore epoxy. Unlike the smaller, UKbuilt liftingkeel "Seal" range designed by Angus Primrose, the Seal 36 is a stout, deepkeeled monohull built for the rigors of ocean transit rather than shallowwater exploring. Its design philosophy prioritizes ultimate stability and "seakindliness," making it a favored choice among European cruisers looking for a predictable, safe platform for highlatitude or transoceanic sailing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 48,000
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · Malaysia (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Seal 36 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Malaysia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 110,5381050.0%
Malaysia$ 48,0001150.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3565121
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1062212
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Rival 3635.83'$ 66,961146
Moody 36-136'$ 52,353134
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,320123
Van de Stadt 4444.33'$ 174,533119
Westerly Conway 3635.75'$ 44,025107
Koopmans 3636.75'$ 60,50563
Van de Stadt 36You are here$ 48,00043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Seal 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Seal 36 over the past 12 months is $48,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Seal 36 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Seal 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Seal 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Seal 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Seal 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Seal 36 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), Malaysia (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Seal 36?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 36, Cape Dory 36, Rustler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.