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ATLANTIS 36

· Design: Angelo Lavranos
from 198523 built
$2.1K – $5.6K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA36.09 ft
Beam11.35 ft
Draft5.91 ft
Displacement11,243 lb
Ballast3,967.7 lb

About the ATLANTIS 36

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Angelo Lavranos and built in 1985, the Atlantis 36 is a rare vessel with only 23 hulls produced. This limited production run creates a unique market position for this 36.09 ft masthead sloop, requiring buyers to rely heavily on detailed owner reports due to the scarcity of fleet-wide data.

Best for:
This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a distinctive, custom-feel design who are prepared for significant maintenance. Its 11243.0 lb displacement and 11.35 ft beam offer stability, but the high frequency of structural reports suggests it is best for owners with technical skills or budgets for major repairs.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.03 and a fin keel, the Atlantis 36 has theoretical offshore stability, but critical reports of deck core moisture and compression post rot significantly undermine its bluewater readiness without extensive structural refurbishment.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other 1980s European designs like the Beneteau First 36 or O'Day 36, which share similar dimensions and era-specific construction methods. However, the Atlantis 36's specific Lavranos design and extremely low build count of 23 make it less directly comparable to mass-produced contemporaries.

Performance

Capsize2.03
Bal/Disp35.3

ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

2468100°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
4kn6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH691.3 s/miOSN665.3

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.73510.99091.1318Inshore0.56880.79990.9480

ORC Measured

Displacement6150 kg (13561 lb)Wetted surface27.7 m² (298 ft²)Stability index-1.0

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main25.6 m² (275 ft²)Genoa25.9 m² (279 ft²)Spinnaker81.3 m² (875 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS468101214162024
52°3.24.45.46.06.56.87.07.07.0
60°3.54.75.66.36.77.07.27.37.3
75°3.64.95.86.56.97.27.47.67.7
90°3.65.06.06.87.17.37.47.88.0
110°3.75.16.26.97.37.67.98.28.4
120°3.65.06.16.87.37.67.98.58.8
135°3.24.55.66.57.17.47.88.49.3
150°2.63.84.95.96.67.17.58.18.8
Beat VMG2.02.83.54.04.44.74.84.94.8
Run VMG2.33.34.35.15.86.46.97.58.1

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 36.09ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.1K – $5.6K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

10 reported issues across 7 systems for the ATLANTIS 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

4 critical2 major4 minor
Rigging2Deck2Rudder2Engine1Hull1Keel1Structural1

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