South Coast 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

36.09' · 11 m

Displ.

14,330 lbs · 6,500 kg

First year

1990

The South Coast 36 occupies a unique position in the pantheon of classic fiberglass cruisers. While the South Coast name is often associated with the prolific trailersailers produced by South Coast Seacraft in Louisiana—such as the Carl Albergdesigned SC 22—the 36foot model represents the brand’s foray into the serious bluewater cruising market. Primarily recognized as a Bruce Roberts design, the South Coast 36 was built to provide a rugged, dependable platform for offshore passagemaking. It is a vessel defined by its heavy displacement and highvolume hull, distinguishing it from the smaller, more agile daysailers that characterized the company's early Shreveport production. Whether found in the centercockpit or aftcockpit configuration, the South Coast 36 is widely regarded as a "small ship," designed to prioritize safety and living space over competitive racing speeds. According to editorial reviews at TradeABoat, the vessel remains a soughtafter choice for budgetconscious sailors planning longrange voyages due to its overbuilt GRP (glassreinforced plastic) construction.