1987 Bayfield 36
$59,900
Boat in New Bern, NC 28560 US
Built in 1987
36
1 Engine (Yanmar)
36 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
KOLIBRE - 36' Bayfield 36 Cutter-Clipper wtth extensive updates.
If your dream is true offshore cruising with classic lines and proven pedigree, KOLIBRE delivers in a way few boats in this size range can. Designed by legendary Canadian naval architect Haydn Gozzard and built in Ontario, the Bayfield 36 is widely regarded as a "marathon runner" of the sea-stable, comfortable, and capable of crossing oceans.
KOLIBRE isn't just theory-she's done it. Twice across the Atlantic to England and cruised the Caribbean, exactly what this design was built for. With professional upgrades completed by Zimmermans Marine in Oriental, NC, she represents a rare opportunity to step into a turnkey bluewater cutter with pedigree, presence, and serious cruising capability.
Why make the water wait? Go boating now.
Why the Bayfield 36 Stands Out
- True Bluewater Design: Full keel, cutter rig, heavy displacement (~18,500 lbs) built for offshore safety and comfort
- Big Boat Feel: Over 41' LOA including bowsprit, with interior volume comparable to many 40-footers
- Legendary Seaworthiness: Known for stability, tracking, and long-range cruising ability
- Timeless Aesthetic: Clipper bow, trailboards, and sweeping sheer-classic yacht appeal that turns heads everywhere
KOLIBRE isn’t just theory—she’s done it. Twice across the Atlantic to England and cruised the Caribbean, exactly what this design was built for. With professional upgrades completed by Zimmermans Marine in Oriental, NC, she represents a rare opportunity to step into a turnkey bluewater cutter with pedigree, presence, and serious cruising capability.
Why make the water wait? Go boating now.
Why the Bayfield 36 Stands Out
- True Bluewater Design: Full keel, cutter rig, heavy displacement (~18,500 lbs) built for offshore safety and comfort
- Big Boat Feel: Over 41’ LOA including bowsprit, with interior volume comparable to many 40-footers
- Legendary Seaworthiness: Known for stability, tracking, and long-range cruising ability
- Timeless Aesthetic: Clipper bow, trailboards, and sweeping sheer—classic yacht appeal that turns heads everywhere
KOLIBRE – Highlights & UpgradesProfessional Refit & Systems
- Major upgrades completed by Zimmermans Marine -Oriental, NC
- New sails (main & headsails)
- New canvas package (dodger, bimini, enclosure)
- New electronics & wiring updates
- New refrigeration system
- Alcohol stove
- New water heater
- New head system & sanitation hoses
- Battery system updated
- New alternator
- Inverter installed
Mechanical & Tankage
- Yanmar diesel engine 44 hp
- Approx. 2350
- New/serviced fuel system
- Clean, well-maintained engine space
Deck & Hull
- Classic clipper bow with bowsprit
- Cutter rig – ideal for offshore flexibility
- Full keel with keel-hung rudder
- 3-blade bronze prop
- Updated thru-hulls
- Solid teak trim & traditional detailing
- Cockpit enclosure for extended season cruising
Navigation & Electrical
- Updated nav electronics
- Shore power system
- Inverter
- Battery upgrades
Interior & Comfort
- Warm teak interior with classic joinery
- Spacious salon (one of the largest in class)
- Forward Pullman + aft cabin layout
- Functional galley with icebox & stove
- Enclosed head with shower
- Excellent ventilation with ports and butterfly hatches
Specifications (Bayfield 36)
- LOA: 36’ (41’+ w/ bowsprit)
- Beam: 12’
- Draft: 5’
- Displacement: ~18,500 lbs
- Ballast: ~6,500 lbs (lead)
- Rig: Cutter
- Hull: Full keel
- Engine: Yanmar Diesel (~44 HP)
- Fuel: ~40 gal
- Water: ~100 gal
- Hull Speed: ~7.4 knots
Performance & Cruising Capability
The Bayfield 36 is not built to race—it’s built to arrive safely and comfortably. Her long keel tracks beautifully offshore, her cutter rig provides sail plan versatility in changing conditions, and her displacement delivers a soft, predictable motion at sea.
This is the kind of boat you choose when:
- You want to cross oceans, not just talk about it
- You value comfort and safety over speed
- You appreciate classic yachts with real character
KOLIBRE checks the boxes that matter most:
- Proven offshore history
- Professionally upgraded
- Sought-after Gozzard design
- Ready for the next adventure
Boats like this don’t come along often—especially ones that have already proven themselves offshore and have been properly upgraded by one of the best shops on the NC coast.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 | Initial price | $59,900 |
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