Tiburon 36 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Ketch

LOA

36.2' · 11.03 m

Disp.

21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg

First year

1972

The Tiburon 36 represents a seminal chapter in the history of Central American yacht building, serving as the foundational design that launched the storied Cabo Rico brand. Conceived by the legendary naval architect W.I.B. Crealock in the early 1970s, the vessel was built in San José, Costa Rica, under the direction of John Schofield. It embodies the quintessential "blue water" ethos of its era: a heavydisplacement, fullkeel cruiser designed to prioritize ultimate stability and directional tracking over raw racing performance. While many modern enthusiasts recognize its successor, the Cabo Rico 38, the Tiburon 36 remains the purist’s entry point into the lineage, offering a traditional aesthetic characterized by its clipper bow, ornate trailboards, and substantial use of tropical hardwoods.