COMPROMIS 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.09 ft |
| LWL | 30.51 ft |
| Beam | 12.2 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 15,653 lb |
| Ballast | 6,613.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
About the COMPROMIS 36
Rig is not quite masthead, 19/20
Designed by Frans Maas and built by Zaadnoordijk Watersport (NED) from 1997–2001, the Compromis 36 is a rare Dutch cruiser with only 44 hulls produced. Its fractional sloop rig and substantial displacement of 15653.0 lb reflect a design prioritizing stability and comfort over high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and couples seeking a comfortable, stable passage maker with a low capsize ratio of 1.95. It is well-suited for those who value a quiet, well-built interior and do not require high-performance racing capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 15653.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.95, the Compromis 36 is capable of offshore passages, though its limited production run of 44 hulls means fewer documented bluewater histories compared to mass-produced rivals.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Dutch-built Beneteau First 36.7 or similar European cruisers from the late 1990s that share a fractional sloop rig and moderate displacement. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising comfort but may differ in build quality and interior layout.
Direct variant of the COMPROMIS 36
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the COMPROMIS 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 36.09ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the COMPROMIS 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.
Own a COMPROMIS 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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