Question 1

What are the specs of the NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 has the following specifications: 35.61ft LOA, 10.3ft beam, 7ft draft, 7,600lb displacement, 3,499.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a NELSON MAREK 36 cost?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 has an average asking price of $23,700, with prices ranging from $19,900 to $27,500 based on 2 listings.

Question 3

Who built the NELSON MAREK 36 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Martin Yachts Ltd. (CAN), designed by Nelson/Marek, first built in 1995.

Question 4

Is the NELSON MAREK 36 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 16.85, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.1, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 5

How fast is the NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 27.11, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 134.61, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NELSON MAREK 36 is estimated at $1.9K – $5.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a NELSON MAREK 36 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NELSON MAREK 36 (35.61ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.9K – $5.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $200-$400/year (based on $23,700 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 35.61ft boat: Florida: $6,400-$17,100/year. California: $6,000-$15,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,000/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,700/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,700/year. Washington: $5,100-$11,100/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,800-$7,700/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $27K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NELSON MAREK 36 (35.61ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,400-$17,100/year. California: $6,000-$15,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,500-$10,000/year + $1,400 winter storage. New York: $4,500-$12,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. Maryland: $4,300-$7,700/year. Texas: $2,600-$7,700/year. Washington: $5,100-$11,100/year. Michigan: $2,500-$5,500/year + $1,400 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,800-$7,700/year. South Carolina: $5,600-$10,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 5 issues reported for the NELSON MAREK 36 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, rudder, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the NELSON MAREK 36.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NELSON MAREK 36, SailPages.com has compiled 5 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, rudder. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the NELSON MAREK 36 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the NELSON MAREK 36?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 has the following rig dimensions: I=43.7ft (foretriangle height), J=12.6ft (foretriangle base), P=44.71ft (mainsail luff), E=16.47ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 673 sq ft. Jib area: 275.3 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the NELSON MAREK 36 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NELSON MAREK 36 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 35.61ft LOA, comfort ratio 16.85, capsize ratio 2.1, SA/disp 27.11, average price $23,700. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	35.61 ft
LWL	29.32 ft
Beam	10.3 ft
Draft	7 ft
Displacement	7,600 lb
Ballast	3,499.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	43.7 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.6 ft
Pmainsail luff	44.71 ft
Emainsail foot	16.47 ft
FLforestay	12.6 ft
Mainsail	673 sq ft
Jib (100%)	275.3 sq ft
Spinnaker	468 sq ft

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