1998 Monk 36Sold
$154,500
Boat in Barnstable, MA 02630 US
Built in 1998
36
1 Engine (Yanmar)
36 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
She's a gift...and her name, "Grace" says it all...
This 1998 Monk 36 Trawler has been more than just a vessel. For her current owners, a couple with a rich and romantic boating history, she's been a home away from home... a gift that has "graced" them with priceless, joyful hours together to and from their favorite ports and secret spots along the east coast of New England.
Perfect for a long weekend with family or extended cruises with friends, "Grace" is the perfect blend of navigability, accommodations and dependability that many fans of Monk trawlers have treasured over years of ownership.
Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Monk, "Grace" features:
Principal Systems
- Yanmar Engine - Model: 6LYA-STP; 370 HP. (Re-power - circa 2007). Vessel cruises at approximately 7.5 knots @ 1800 RPM, with a maximum speed of approximately 10 knots.
- Transmission: ZF Friction Disk, IRM220PL, 2.478:1 gear ratio, 30W oil. (Transmission and oil cooler -New August 2023)
- Dual helm stations with a full suite of Garmin integrated and networked electronics (see Features Section)
- Vetus Bow Thruster with dual helm station controls (New Solenoid - June 2024).
- Northern Lights 6KW diesel generator M679L3 with sound shield enclosure (680 hours).
- Balmar XT, 170 amp alternator with temperature sensor, Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor system, and Balmar Digital Duo Charge
- Three (3) Solar Flex 100 watt solar panels mounted on roof of flybridge enclosure and Solar flex 30 amp controller
Principal Comfort Features
- An unobstructed, fully enclosed flybridge with spacious helm seating and entertainment area.
- An aft master cabin with centerline queen berth, and ensuite head with separate stand - up shower stall.
- A forward V-Berth cabin with combination ensuite/day head.
- Bright, well-equipped galley with Vitrifrigo stainless refrigerator/freezer, Stainless Dickenson Mediterranean three (3) burner propane stove/over with high output burner(2020).
- Spacious, comfortable salon with dual access doors and easy step down to forward and aft staterooms.
- Salt water and freshwater washdown in starboard locker with shut-off valve, hose and spray nozzle.
See all Videos and Pictures, full specifications in Measurements, Propulsion and Features sections of this listing.
If you are looking for your "happy place", your home for priceless adventures and cherished memories, you will want to see and experience the singular charm and peerless capability of this unique trawler. She'd be an ideal "Loop Boat" as well.
"Grace" is ready to be bestowed to her next, fortunate owners.
Make her your own!
Contact me for full details and a personal tour.
‘Grace’ – 1998 Monk Trawler
Description
Monk 36 Classic aft cabin fiberglass trawler. The popularity of the Monk stems from her overall design and the execution by the dedicated craftsman in Nova Scotia. Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Monk. She features a walk around centerline queen berth in the master aft cabin. The aft head features a separate stand - up shower stall. On the exterior, the unobstructed flybridge provides a seating and entertainment area.
VESSEL DETAILS
Hull #186.
Hull ID number: NSY36186H798
Documentation: USCG document # 1061830
Tanks:
Fresh Water Tank: Stainless steel 120 gal with gauge.
Fuel Tanks: 320 gal (2X160)
Holding Tank: 40 gal with level indicator (not installed) & Macerator Pump (new 2021).
Seaward Hot Water 11 gallon Heater-120V and Engine Heat Exchanger. (New 2019)
Accommodations: For 4-5 in a very attractive varnished teak interior.
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
Propulsion:
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 6LYA-STP; 370 HP, vessel cruises at approximately 7.5 knots @ 1800 RPM, with a maximum speed of approximately 10 knots.
Engine Hours: 3210.
Engine Type: Inboard.
Drive Type: Direct.
Fuel Type: Diesel.
Prop: 4 Blade Bronze, Bronze Strut.
Transmission: ZF friction disk, IRM220PL, 2.478:1 gear ratio, 30W oil. (Transmission and oil cooler -New August 2023)
Shaft: Stainless-Steel, 1-3/4” diameter. Digitally measured and calibrated summer 2023; Stuffing box (New August 2023) SPURS line cutter.
Rudder: Stainless-Steel, enlarged design (2020),
Bow Thruster: Vetus with dual helm station controls; Solenoid new June 2024.
Engine continuously maintained, annual oil changes (Rotella T 15W40), fuel filters changed often, raw water impeller changed annually. Engine/shaft alignment redone August 2023. Zincs replaced Annually.
Fuel Filters: Dual Racor water separator w/gauge, one engine filter as well. Engine room fully lighted with LED lights
Exhaust:
Fiberglass, marine exhaust hose, double clamped.
Raw Water Alarm (Installed June 2023)
Steering System:
Hydraulic, Capilano 1250V, dual station, .
Batteries:
(6) 6v golf cart house batteries (2023); 8D starter battery (2019); generator battery
Electrical:
All vessel lighting converted to LED; Balmar XT, 170 amp alternator with temperature sensor Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor system; Balmar Digital Duo Charge. Monitors and manages charging of house, starter and generator batteries
(3) Solar Flex 100 watt solar panels mounted on roof of flybridge enclosure; Solar flex 30 amp controller (1) size 24 battery-Generator.
All major DC wiring including to: bow thruster, windlass, engine and flybridge electronics replaced and upgraded (2020). Independent flybridge circuit and breaker panel
Generator:
Northern Lights 6KW diesel generator M679L3 with sound shield enclosure (680 hours).
Racor water separator filter.
Generator continuously maintained; annual oil changes (Rotella T 15W40), fuel filters changed annually, raw water pump impellor changed annually, heat exchanger serviced 2023; raw water pump rebuilt 2023.
Electrical Panel:
Located in main cabin stairway to forward cabin.
12v and 120v breakers with amp and volt meters (all three batteries, shore power); solar controller
Full access to back of panel through hanging locker
Heads:
Jabsco manual toilets in both cabins (Both replaced 2023).Spare on board
Shower: Stand up shower in aft cabin (automatic sump pump), shower curtain.
- Opening port in aft shower w/screen.
- Opening port in forward head with curtain and screen.
Sinks, faux granite counter tops..
Towel racks.
Mirrors.
Cabinets with shelves. Lots of storage space.
Privacy doors.
2000 GPH Rule Main bilge pump w/ float switches.
Bow:
Two (2) line chain pipes.
Salt water and freshwater wash down in Starboard locker with shut-off valve, hose and spray nozzle.
Stainless CQR 35lb Anchor w/210’ of 5/16” chain and 100’ of 5/8” braided nylon.
Second anchor Fortress FX-23 stored on aft deck rail; chain and line. In second chain pipe
Lewmar Pro-Fish Windlass with foot controls.
Mantus 25’ anchor bridle. Mantus anchor swivel
Dock lines.
Helm Stations & Electronics:
Two (2) Helm stations with dual engine controls and instruments.
Dual Engine control displays.
Dual Bow thruster controls
Flybridge electronics on separate circuit with breaker panel. Garmin integrated and networked electronics suite on Upper helm (Charts and software updated annually via Active Captain); consisting of: Garmin GPS 7612xs 12” touchscreen chart plotter; displays navigation, radar, sonar Garmin GPS 7610xls 10” touchscreen chart plotter with Blue Tooth; displays navigation, radar, sonar Garmin sonar with dual transducers Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot Garmin Fantom 18” HD Radar (New 2024) Separate VHF radios in Main Salon and upper Helm. Programmed with DSS Lewmar Windlass controls at upper Helm.
Flybridge USB ports and 110v outlet.
EPIRB ACR GlobalFix V-4 Class 2 (2019).
AIS (not installed) programed and registered
Flybridge:
(3) Todd helm seats installed and through bolted to bench seats.
Full flybridge enclosure with zippered isinglass .
Spreader lights.
Hydraulic Steering.
Aft Deck:
Deck box mounted on custom fabricated stainless brackets at aft edge of flybridge deck (Keeps box off aft deck and creates more usable space)
Fresh water washdown in storage locker on after deck
Swim Platform with over-side ladder.
Salon & Galley:
Seating: Fabric/cushions.
New sink faucet. Separate Forespar filtered water tap for drinking water
Helm seat with swivel.
Stainless Refrigerator/Freezer Vitrifrigo, 12v/120v (2020); Propane Stove, 3 burner w/oven, Stainless Dickenson Mediterranean with high output burner(2020); solenoid shut off near stove.
LED overhead Lights .
Storage under settee, steps, sink and above sink and refrigerator.
Three sliding windows with screens.
Fire extinguishers.
Smoke/CO detector.
Outlets, 120v and USB.
Access to Engine Room (three floor sections lift out).
Forward Cabin:
Vee berth.
Sliding privacy door. Private head
Two ports with shades and screens.
Hanging Locker.
Cabin Light.
Two (2) Brass Dimmable LED Reading Lights.
Three speed Fans for each berth Two drawers.
Two cabinets.
Seat/step with storage.
Access to bilge, floor.
Access to bilge under vee berth.
Access to Anchor Chain Locker.
Shelves.
One hatch
Outlets, 120V. and USB
Aft Cabin:
Walk around queen berth with memory foam topper.
Large hanging/storage locker on port side.
Three drawers and three cabinets.
Access to stern.
Two LED cabin lights.
Two reading lights.
2- three speed fans Two sliding opening windows.
One hatch with exterior cover and screen.
Storage under bed alongside water tank.
C02 detector.
Outlets, 120V and USB.
Access to Bilge. Organized storage for tools and parts
Exterior:
Teak trim and handrails.
Stainless-steel stanchions.
30-amp power cord
Exterior hull mounted strainers on thru-hulls (prevents most debris, seaweed from entering internal sea water strainers).
Bottom Painted - 2025.
Prop and shaft - Petit Guardsman anti-fouling paint (Annually).
Dock Lines.
Document file box with files.
Deck Chairs (4).
Life Jackets.
Flares.
Spare parts for engine and genset and steering; other parts for lights, breakers, heads, macerator pump, water pump, misc items, etc.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/25 | Price decreased | $154,500(-11.5%) |
| 7/12/25 | Initial price | $174,500 |
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Customers praise the 1998 Monk 36 for its sturdy construction, spacious interior, and excellent sailing performance
Many highlight its comfortable accommodations, making it ideal for extended cruising. Owners also appreciate the boat's classic design combined with reliable handling, noting that it performs well both in coastal waters and offshore. The Monk 36 is often described as a well-balanced cruiser that offers a solid blend of durability and comfort.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1998 Monk 36 is a well-regarded cruiser with a number of strengths and some considerations to keep in mind:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with quality materials, the Monk 36 offers durability and a robust feel on the water.
Comfortable Interior: The layout is designed for comfortable cruising, with ample space for extended trips.
Good Sailing Performance: Known for balanced handling and reliable performance in a variety of conditions.
Classic Design: Timeless aesthetics that appeal to traditional sailing enthusiasts.
Spacious Deck: Provides plenty of room for crew and gear, enhancing usability during sailing and leisure.
Cons
Age-related Wear: As a 1998 model, some components may require updates or maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Limited Modern Amenities: Being a classic design, it may lack some of the latest conveniences found in newer boats.
Potentially Heavier: Compared to more modern designs, the Monk 36 might be heavier, which can affect speed and responsiveness.
Maintenance Intensive: Older boats often need more ongoing upkeep, particularly in systems like rigging and engine.
Made For
The 1998 Monk 36 is ideal for sailing enthusiasts who appreciate classic design combined with reliable performance. It suits sailors looking for a sturdy and well-crafted cruiser that offers comfort for extended voyages, making it perfect for coastal cruising or longer passages. Whether you’re an experienced sailor seeking a dependable vessel or someone aiming to step into the world of sailing with a proven and manageable sailboat, the Monk 36 meets those needs with its balanced blend of tradition and functionality.
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