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1988 Cape Dory 36

$57,250

Used

Boat in Indiantown, FL 34956 US

builtBuilt in 1988
Year the boat was built
model

36

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Perkins)

Engine type and count
length

36 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

Cape Dory 36

Introducing Wild Honey, a Cape Dory 36, a classic cruiser from 1988 that embodies timeless elegance and robust performance. This monohull vessel features a full keel, crafted from durable fiberglass, ensuring stability and safety on the water. Powered by a reliable Perkins 4108 inboard diesel engine, this boat is designed for smooth sailing and direct-drive efficiency.

The Cape Dory 36 is perfect for those seeking adventure on the open seas, offering a spacious layout for relaxation and enjoyment. Its thoughtful design and quality construction make it an ideal choice for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. Experience the charm and capability of "Wild Honey" as you embark on your next maritime journey.

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Nominal Length
36ft
Length Overall
36ft
Length at Waterline
27ft
Beam
10.5ft
Drive Up Draft
5ft
Displacement
16100lb
Fresh Water Tanks
95gal
Fuel Tanks
43gal
Holding Tanks
24gal
Electrical Circuit
110v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4108
Total Power
36hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1988
Drive Type
direct
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Log Speedometer
✓
Compass
✓
Gps
✓
Ais
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Inverter
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Battened Mainsail
✓
Furling Genoa
✓
Sails & Rigging

Rigging inspection completed in Fall 2025.

2025

  • New offshore mainsail (400 series with Navigator package) from Precision Sails with three reefs
  • New main sheet
  • New traveler sheets
  • New reefing lines
  • Two new spare lines for jib/main halyards or sheets.
  • New Spare line for stay sail halyard or sheet
  • New forestay
  • New Harken Ocean jib roller furling

2024

  • New main halyard 
  • New jib sheets
  • New topping lift
  • New jib halyard

Large Genoa in good condition.

Stay sail serviceable condition.

Removable inner forestay

Additional Information

Cape Dory 36

2026

New lead-acid house battery

 

2025

  • New ENO Gascogne stove
  • New electronic solenoid controller with propane sensor and automatic cutoff.
  • New Automatic bilge pump
  • New blue-sea battery voltage monitor
  • New Garmin AIS 800 transmitter and receiver 
  • New Uniden 725GBT VHF radio
  • New VHF cable
  • New stern light
  • New anchor light 
  • New fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector 

2024

  • New Garmin 1042xsv chart plotter
  • New Airmar DST810 depth sounder and log meter
  • New High-capacity bilge pump (3700 GPH)
  • New bow light
  • New Rocna 20 anchor and new anchor roller
  • New lifelines.
  • New pad eyes in cockpit for clipping in tethers.

 Mechanical

Rebuilt Perkins 4108. Believed rebuilt around 2010. Estimated 500 hours since rebuild. Estimated 4000 hours total.

 

2024

  • Rebuilt high-pressure fuel pump
  • New fuel lift pump
  • Rebuilt starter motor
  • New fuel injectors
  • Rebuilt the raw water pump
  • New Oil pressure alarm

2025

  • New fuel level sensor and gauge
  • New starter switch

 2026

  • New raw water intake seacock and hoses

 Dinghy/Tender:

2024 Seahopper scamp folding dinghy/tender with motoring, rowing, and sailing capability. (Outboard not included) 

 

 Safety Equipment:

2026

  • New offshore 4 person life raft (Revere Offshore Commander 4.0)
  • New Epirb and ditch bag (GlobalFix V5 AIS RLS EPIRB and Survival Kit )
  • New fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector
  • New Spotlight
  • New Flares
  • New Marine 600 First Aid Medical Kit
  • New Fire blanket
  • New Engine Fire port
  • Rebuilt the manual bilge pump
  • New Fire extinguishers.
  • Two inflatable PFD’s
  • 4 life jackets

 Deck

  • Spare steering cable and chain
  • Cockpit sun awning
  • Dodger, Bimini, and connector
  • Fenders
  • ATN Mast climber
  • Second anchor and chain
  • Spinnaker crane and halyard

Additional Items

  • Dickerson Diesel heater with chimney
  • Completely new propane system and stove:
  • Two new aluminum 10lb propane tanks
  • New solenoid 
  • New regulator
  • New hoses
  • New electronic solenoid controller with propane sensor and automatic cutoff.
  • Resealed locker and drain.
  • New ENO Gascogne stove

Many tools and spares

Disclaimer

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

DateEventPrice
5/17/26Initial price$57,250

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