Tiburon 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

W.I.B. Crealock·1972·Cabo Rico
Tiburon 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
36.2' · 11.03 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Tiburon 36 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 29,00011100.0%

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
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8427437
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,0902212
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0201813
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,290123
Ericson 36 C36'$ 32,950105
Cabo Rico 36You are here$ 29,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tiburon 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Tiburon 36 over the past 12 months is $29,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Tiburon 36 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Tiburon 36 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Tiburon 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Tiburon 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Tiburon 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Tiburon 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Tiburon 36?+
Comparable models include Catalina 36, Dufour Classic 36, Cape Dory 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.