Vancouver 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Cutter

LOA

36' · 10.97 m

Displ.

20,494 lbs · 9,296 kg

First year

1989

The Vancouver 36 represents the pinnacle of the traditional, heavydisplacement bluewater cruiser. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Robert Harris and built to exacting standards by Northshore Yachts (and earlier by Pheon Yachts), the 36 was conceived for sailors who prioritize safety and seakindliness over lightair speed. Unlike the more common Vancouver 34, which was a later evolution of the 32, the Vancouver 36 was designed from the keel up to be a larger, more powerful offshore passagemaker. It adheres strictly to the "Vancouver philosophy": a long keel for directional stability, a cutter rig for sail plan versatility, and a robust GRP layup designed to withstand the rigors of highlatitude sailing. The model is a natural progression from its smaller siblings, the Vancouver 27, 28, and 32, and sits just below the flagship Vancouver 38 in the Northshore hierarchy.