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Kirby 36

Designed by Bruce Kirby · Built by Scorpio Yachts · First built 1983

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About the Kirby 36

With limited documentation available, the Kirby 36 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 36-foot sailboat category. This relative obscurity often indicates either a small production run or a custom/semi-custom builder focused on specialized applications rather than mass market appeal. Given the 36-foot length, this sailboat likely falls into the performance cruiser or club racer category, offering enough size for comfortable coastal cruising while maintaining manageable proportions for shorthanded sailing. Boats of this dimension typically provide a good balance between interior accommodations and sailing performance, making them suitable for weekend getaways, coastal exploration, and local racing circuits. The scarcity of readily available specifications suggests potential buyers should approach with careful research, verifying the boat's construction quality, design pedigree, and parts availability. This could present both challenges and opportunities – while finding documentation and support may prove more difficult than with mainstream production boats, the limited numbers might appeal to sailors seeking something distinctive from the typical marina lineup. Prospective owners should thoroughly inspect any example and investigate the builder's background before committing to purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.90 ft / 10.94 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.30 ft / 9.24 m
Beam 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft 6.80 ft / 2.07 m
Displacement 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 693.00 ft² / 64.38 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Kirby
Builder Scorpio Yachts
First Built 1983
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