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METALMAST 36

METALMAST 36

Metalmast Marine🇺🇸· Design: Peter Canning
$295,318 avg$295,318 – $295,318 (1 listings)from 1978
$2.1K – $5.7K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA35.45 ft
LWL29.33 ft
Beam11.16 ft
Draft6.17 ft
Displacement13,000 lb
Ballast6,500 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.3 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height47 ft
Jforetriangle base15.3 ft
Pmainsail luff41.8 ft
Emainsail foot11.3 ft
FLforestay15.3 ft
Mainsail614.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)359.6 sq ft
Spinnaker611.2 sq ft

About the METALMAST 36

aka METALMAST 1 TON. Possibly the same or similar to the MARINER 36.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Metalmast 36 is a rare, single-year production vessel designed by Peter Canning and built by Metalmast Marine (USA) in 1978. With an unknown total hull count, this boat represents a unique entry in the late-1970s market, characterized by its specific dimensions and heavy displacement for its length.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers who prioritize a comfortable motion and robust construction over high-speed performance. Its characteristics appeal to owners seeking a stable, heavy-displacement cruiser rather than a racing machine.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 13000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.9, the Metalmast 36 exhibits strong offshore stability and suitability for bluewater cruising. Its heavy ballast ratio and fin keel design further support its capability for safe passage in open waters.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other heavy-displacement cruisers from the late 1970s, such as the Cal 34 or O'Day 36, which share similar beam and displacement characteristics. These vessels are comparable due to their focus on comfort and stability rather than speed.

Performance

Comfort25.9
Capsize1.90
SA/Disp17.3
Disp/Len230
Bal/Disp50.0

Market Price

Low
$295,318
Average
$295,318
High
$295,318
Based on 1 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 35.45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.1K – $5.7K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the METALMAST 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
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