Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The SHE 36 stands as a quintessential example of the "Golden Era" of Sparkman & Stephens design, a period characterized by the transition from heavy displacement cruisers to the more refined, performanceoriented cruiserracers of the late 1970s. Launched in 1975 and built by South Hampshire Engineering (SHE) in the United Kingdom, the model was conceived to be a competitive IOR (International Offshore Rule) racer that did not sacrifice the structural integrity or aesthetic grace required for serious offshore cruising. With its elegant overhangs, relatively narrow beam, and tumblehome hull sides, the SHE 36 is often compared to the Swan 38 of the same era, offering a similar pedigree of seaworthiness and speed but at a more accessible production scale. While South Hampshire Engineering produced other notable models, such as the smaller SHE 31 and the SHE 33, the 36 is widely regarded by the S&S design office and enthusiasts alike as the pinnacle of the range.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 49,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+14.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Australia (28.6%) · United States (28.6%) · Spain (14.3%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 listings span 5 countries. Australia leads with 2 listings (28.6%), followed by United States and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 40,1352028.6%
United States$ 49,0002028.6%
Spain$ 17,4521014.3%
United Kingdom$ 74,0571014.3%
Italy$ 67,4821114.3%

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'$ 116,3485121
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0481813
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Jeanneau Sun Shine 3636.42'$ 30,963134
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 59,338139
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36You are here$ 49,00071
Schock York 3635.67'$ 29,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 over the past 12 months is $49,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 has increased by 14.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (28.6%), United States (28.6%), Spain (14.3%).
05Do Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 26.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sparkman & Stephens SHE 36?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 36, Cape Dory 36, Sabre 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.