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MALO 36

MALO 36

Malo Yachts🇸🇪· Design: Leif Angermark
$159,048 avg$146,050 – $165,100 (5 listings)1996–2006102 built
$1.9K – $5.1K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA37.24 ft
LWL31 ft
Beam11.42 ft
Draft5.87 ft
Displacement16,975 lb
Ballast6,834.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.5 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height48.23 ft
Jforetriangle base13.78 ft
Pmainsail luff41.01 ft
Emainsail foot14.6 ft
FLforestay13.8 ft
Mainsail655.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)332.3 sq ft
Spinnaker564.9 sq ft

About the MALO 36

Also available of traditional counter.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Leif Angermark and built by Malo Yachts (SWE) from 1996–2006, the Malo 36 is a robust cruiser with a production run of 102 hulls. Its design emphasizes stability and comfort, reflected in a displacement of 16975.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 31.14.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended passages, particularly those willing to manage specific maintenance requirements. Its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 19.09 indicates it is not a high-performance racer but a capable cruiser.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.78 and a displacement of 16975.0 lb, the Malo 36 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering significant stability and reserve buoyancy for bluewater cruising.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other Scandinavian designs from the late 1990s and early 2000s that prioritize heavy displacement and safety, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 352 or the Nauticat 353. These vessels share similar build quality expectations and offshore-oriented hull forms.

Performance

Comfort31.1
Capsize1.78
SA/Disp19.1
Disp/Len254
Bal/Disp40.3

Market Price

Low
$146,050
Average
$159,048
High
$165,100
Based on 5 listings across 4 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 37.24ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.9K – $5.1K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

7 reported issues across 5 systems for the MALO 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

3 critical1 major3 minor
Deck2Rudder2Structural1Keel1Engine1

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