Yamaha 36 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

35.93' · 10.95 m

Disp.

12,566 lbs · 5,700 kg

First year

1979

The Yamaha 36 stands as a testament to the brief but significant era when the Japanese industrial giant applied its rigorous engineering standards to the world of bluewater cruising. Produced primarily in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Yamaha 36 was designed to be a robust, performanceoriented cruiser that could compete with the established European and American marques. Built with the same attention to detail found in Yamaha’s musical instruments and motor engines, the vessel earned a reputation for exceptional fiberglass work and joinery that often surpassed its contemporary rivals in the production boat market. While Yamaha eventually pivoted its marine focus toward outboards and jet boats, the 36 remains a coveted find on the secondary market for sailors who value structural integrity and classic lines.