GREAT LAKES 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.5 ft |
| LWL | 28.75 ft |
| Beam | 12.16 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 12,800 lb |
| Ballast | 5,400.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
About the GREAT LAKES 36
A proposed class. It's not known if any were built.
The Great Lakes 36 is a fractional sloop designed by Mark Ellis and Rob Maza, with production records indicating a build year of 1986. As specific hull build counts are not available in the authoritative data, this model represents a distinct entry in the mid-1980s market with a displacement of 12800.0 lb.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and bay sailors who prioritize a comfortable motion, evidenced by a comfort ratio of 22.63, over high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.08 and a substantial displacement of 12800.0 lb, the hull form suggests good stability and seakeeping for protected offshore passages, though limited owner report data prevents a definitive assessment of long-range bluewater endurance.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Cal 36 and O'Day 36, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and moderate displacement characteristics, though the Great Lakes 36 distinguishes itself with a significantly higher D/L ratio of 240.46.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the GREAT LAKES 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 37.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GREAT LAKES 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 GREAT LAKES 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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