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1979 Cape Dory 36
$35,000
$5,000
Boat in League City, TX 77573 US
36
1 Engine (Perkins)
36 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Stock #422752
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/422752
Reason for selling is "Bought new boat".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Very well maintained 1979 Cape Dory 36! Many replacements and upgrades. Ready to sail!
1979 Cape Dory 36 with Perkins 52 hp Diesel motor
Many replacement parts and replacement systems with upgrades. The hull is a robust hull built in an era when hulls were built like the proverbial "Tank". With the extensive replacements, this Bluewater Sailor has a lot of life left in her.
Sail inventory: 150% Genoa, Yankee Jib 110, Stay Sail 110, Spinnaker and pole, and a mainsail.
Electronics are recent upgrades with Raymarine Axium 7 Chartplotter with 3-D depth sounder, Raymarine Wind and Speed, Nav Pod for Raymarine Chartplotter, Raymarine API, and Windex. Vhf Radio. and SSB with a tuner. Note: Radar is NOT working.
There is 6,050 # of ballast with a 5'Draft.
Updated refrigeration and pressure water pump.
Brass diesel cabin heater for a nostalgic look and heating efficiency.
Dingy Davits installed.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Catalina, Bristol, Herreshoff, and Hunter vessels for sale. If you're in the Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, or The Woodlands areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/422752
Reason for selling is "Bought new boat".
ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!
Very well maintained 1979 Cape Dory 36! Many replacements and upgrades. Ready to sail!
1979 Cape Dory 36 with Perkins 52 hp Diesel motor
Many replacement parts and replacement systems with upgrades. The hull is a robust hull built in an era when hulls were built like the proverbial "Tank". With the extensive replacements, this Bluewater Sailor has a lot of life left in her.
Sail inventory: 150% Genoa, Yankee Jib 110, Stay Sail 110, Spinnaker and pole, and a mainsail.
Electronics are recent upgrades with Raymarine Axium 7 Chartplotter with 3-D depth sounder, Raymarine Wind and Speed, Nav Pod for Raymarine Chartplotter, Raymarine API, and Windex. Vhf Radio. and SSB with a tuner. Note: Radar is NOT working.
There is 6,050 # of ballast with a 5'Draft.
Updated refrigeration and pressure water pump.
Brass diesel cabin heater for a nostalgic look and heating efficiency.
Dingy Davits installed.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Catalina, Bristol, Herreshoff, and Hunter vessels for sale. If you're in the Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, or The Woodlands areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Nominal Length
36ft
Length Overall
36ft
Length at Waterline
27ft
Beam
10.58ft
Max Bridge Clearance
46.5ft
Max Draft
5ft
Dry Weight
16100lb
Cabins
2
Fresh Water Tanks
120gal
Fuel Tanks
43gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
long-keel
Engine 1
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-108
Total Power
52hp
Engine Hours
2500
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Material
bronze
Anchor Locker
✓
Anchor Rode
✓
Bimini
✓
Bow Pulpit
✓
Bow Rail
✓
Cleats Fixed
✓
Cockpit Seating
✓
Compartment Storage
✓
Sea Cocks
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Cabin Lighting
✓
Cabinets
✓
Head
✓
Heat
✓
Ice Box
✓
Nav Station
✓
Port Holes
✓
Pressurized Water System
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Shower
✓
Sink Galley
✓
V Berth
✓
110v Ac Outlets
✓
Ac Electric Panel
✓
Battery Switch
✓
Battery Tender
✓
Courtesy Lights
✓
Hour Meter
✓
Oil Pressure Gauge
✓
Shore Power
✓
Tachometer
✓
Water Heater
✓
Backstay
✓
Blocks
✓
Boom
✓
Chain Plates
✓
Lifelines
✓
Mast
✓
Rigging Hardware
✓
Running Rigging
✓
Sloop Rig
✓
Spinnaker Pole
✓
Standing Rigging
✓
Winches Manual
✓
Covers Sail
✓
Genoa
✓
Main Sail
✓
Roller Furling Jib
✓
Spinnaker And Pole
✓
Staysail
✓
Yankee Jib
✓
Bilge Pump
✓
Holding Tanks
✓
Rudder
✓
Throttle/shift: Mech
✓
Water Tanks
✓
Compass
✓
Gps / Plotter
✓
Loran
✓
Navigation Lights
✓
Radar Dome
✓
Vhf
✓
Vhf Antenna
✓
Wind Instrument
✓
Bottom Paint Antifouling
✓
Tagline
Very well maintained 1979 Cape Dory 36! Many replacements and upgrades. Ready to sail!
Condition detail
Bottom job 2022.
Diesel engine complete servicing 2022...replaced alternator, starter, belt, fuel pump, injectors, water pump.
New rigging and BobStay 2001
Fresh Bimini and Dodger
Replacement Hot Water Heater
Raymarine Wind and Speed 2021
Winches serviced 2015
Radar is NOT working
Selling reason
Bought new boat
AC detail
16000
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/26 | Price decreased | $35,000(-12.5%) |
| 10/31/25 | Price decreased | $40,000(-11.1%) |
| 6/16/25 | Initial price | $45,000 |
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