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C&L 36

C&L Marine Corp (TAIWAN)🇹🇼· Design: Doug Peterson
from 1978
$2.2K – $5.9K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA36.08 ft
LWL31.5 ft
Beam10.5 ft
Draft5.33 ft
Displacement18,000 lb
Ballast7,000.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.5 kn

About the C&L 36

Also called PETERSON 36.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The C&L 36 is a 36.08 ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built by C&L Marine Corp (TAIWAN) in 1978. With a displacement of 18000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 36.93, this vessel represents a specific era of offshore-oriented cruising yachts.

Best for:
This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize a heavy, stable platform with a fin keel and 5.33 ft max draft for offshore passage making.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 18000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.61, and a fin keel, the C&L 36 is structurally suited for offshore cruising, though its single production year of 1978 limits the breadth of long-term owner feedback.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Cal 36 and O'Day 36, which share similar production eras and dimensions, though the C&L 36 distinguishes itself with a higher displacement of 18000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.61.

Performance

Comfort36.9
Capsize1.61
SA/Disp10.5
Disp/Len257
Bal/Disp38.9

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the C&L 36 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 36.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$2.2K – $5.9K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the C&L 36yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a C&L 36? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.

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