2005 Monk 36
$214,900
Boat in Savannah, GA 31410 US
Built in 2005
36
1 Engine (Cummins)
36 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
BEAUTIFUL 2005 MONK 36 : EXTREMELY WELL KEPT VESSEL : WELL ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION 2832 HOURS ON SINGLE 220hp 6BT CUMMINS DIESEL
2023 Improvements
. bottom soda blasted and bottom job completed
. Cummins Certified 1000 hour service on engine and generator
. all new electric heads and sanitation hoses (vetus brand)
. new Nova Kool Refrigeration / Freezer
. new galley stove / oven (eno branch, from Defender Supply) installed
. new takacat dingy (11ft version). mounted via weaver davits on swim platform
. new torquedo (3hp equivalent), two batteries
. seagull water filtration system (separate galley dispenser)
. new magma grill and accessories (griddle...etc)
. new reading lights both cabins
. new overhead led lights in all cabins (removed the old bulky OEM and replaced with low profile units)
. new (4) fire extinguishers
. new in all cabins CO2 and fire detectors
. new running rigging and pulleys for mast
2024 Improvements
. Starlink (dish mounted to mast with cable routed to interior with router).
. new hand rail canvas, exterior side curtains for flybridge and boat deck
. new shade coverings for all windows and doors
. all new dock lines, both home lines and travel lines
. new front panels for flybridge
. new Rocna Anchor and swivel
. new electric horns
. exterior visors / rain shields added over all portholes. (Seaworthy Goods)
. new teak bench seat on flybridge
. new folding / expandable table for flybridge (folds and stores in teak bench)
. new (2) teak folding chairs for flybridge (for use with bench and table for meals)
. new propane tank (housed on flybridge in traditional /OEM location)
2025 improvements:
. new vhf (ais receive and transmit capble) and new antenna. single VHF with mics on flybridge and lower helm.
. new fashion radio and speaker in salon and flybridge
. new (3) flybridge helm seats. all matching.
. August 2025
. bottom job
. entire boat waxed and stainless ceramic coated / polished
. two new 8d agm house batteries
. two new starting batteries (main engine and generator)
. boot stripe repainted
. new g4 galvanized chain 200ft with chain markers
. custom Teak helm seat for below helm station with matching cushions in salon
. all new foam cushions and upholstery in salon and birth
. both reverse cycle AC / Heat units replaced with 16,000 btu units
. all exterior / interior windows painted
Accommodations
The well laid out salon has access from both the port or starboard sliding doors. There is a good amount of storage all around the salon (and rest of the boat), and the teak joinery is really nicely put together. These Monk 36's are a high quality build, straight out of the shipyard.
The vessel can sleep six between the aft/master stateroom, the v-berth, and the convertible dinette. You know the old adage though, cocktails for six, dinner for four, sleeps two!
There is reverse cycle air conditioning and heating throughout the boat, which will always make for a comfortable environment, and the large salon windows provide great light, and a great view. The lower helm forward of the salon, makes for great interaction between guests and the helmsman.
Master Stateroom
- Centerline island queen berth
- Teak cabinetry
- Ensuite head and shower
- Large amount of storage in drawers and lockers.
- Reading lights
- Overhead lighting 110v/12v
- Large side windows for lots of light
- Overhead opening deck hatch
- Thermostat control for AC/Heat
Master Head and Shower
- Macerating head
- Molded fiberglass and gelcoat counter top and sink
- Separate molded fiberglass and gelcoat shower stall
- Stainless portlight
- Exhaust fan
- 110v outlet
- Overhead lighting 110v/12v
Guest Stateroom
- Large V-berth
- Ensuite head with sink
- Teak Cabinetry
- Large hanging locker with access to electrical panel and lower helm station
- Drawers and lockers under the berth
- Teak and holly sole
- Anchor locker access
- 110v outlets
- Overhead opening deck hatch
- Overhead lighting 110v/12v
- Thermostat control for AC/Heat
Guest Head
- Electric head
- Teak grid sole
- Large mirror
- Teak towel rail
- Molded fiberglass and gelcoat counter top and sink
- Stainless portlight
- Exhaust fan
- 110v outlet
- Overhead lighting 110v/12
Salon
- L-shaped settee to port, converts to double berth, with storage underneath
- High/low drop leaf table
- Teak and holly sole
- Large windows
- Dual sliding doors with storage in teak steps
- Thermostat control for AC/Heat
- Overhead teak handrails
- Teak book/magazine rack
- Overhead lighting 110v/12v
- Engine room access in sole
- 110v outlets
Galley
- propane stove and oven
- Bass propane safety control
- New Novo-Kool refrigerator and freezer
- Deep double stainless steel sinks
- 110v GFCI outlets
- Opening window
- Ample storage
- Paper towel holder
- Overhead lighting 110v/12v
Lower Helm
- Raymarine ST60 Depth/Speed/Trip
- Raymarine ST6001+ Autopilot
- ICOM IC-M506 VHF
- Vetus bow thruster control
- Morse engine controls
- Stainless steel steering wheel with rubberized grip
- Remote windlass control
- Bilge pump control
- Engine alarm
- Windshield wipers
- Gauges: RPM/Hour Meter/Oil/Temp/Volt/Water/Fuel
- fusion stereo
- Ritchie compass
Flybridge Helm
- Raymarine ST60 Depth/Speed/Trip
- Raymarine ST6001+ Autopilot
- Vetus bow thruster control
- Cummins Marine engine panel Oil/Temp/Volt/Water/Fuel
- Morse controls
- Remote anchor control
- Engine alarm
- Stainless steel steering wheel with rubberized grip
- 4" Ritchie compass
- Helmsman and passenger seating
- Stainless handrails
- Under dash access panels (2)
- Acrylic venturi
Electrical
- (2) 30amp shore power cords
- 110V/12V main breaker panel left side of lower helm
- Shore power/genset selector switch
- Battery selector switch
- ProNautic 12-50- digital charger
- Onan MDKAV-5705540 9kW generator
Engine & Mechanical
- Cummins 6BT5.9-M 220 hp with 2,832 hours
- ZF transmission
- 10 knot cruise - 5 gallons per hour - 600+ mile range
- Raw water cooling with heat exchangers
- Onan MDKAV-5705540 9kW generator
- Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning/heat
- Teleflex hydraulic steering
- Dripless shaft seal
- Racor 500 FG fuel water separator filter
- Vetus bow thruster
- VDO gauges: tach, oil, temp
- Jabsco engine room blower
- Vetus engine room vents
- Seaward stainless steel 11 gallon hot water heater
Hull and Deck
- Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass with foot controls
- Lewmar anchor
- Seawise dinghy davit
- Sliding Pilothouse doors
- Stainless steel stanchions with teak handrail
- Stainless steel fairleads with cleats
- Painted aluminum mast and boom
- Swim platform
- Swim ladder
- Teak nameboards with nav lights
- Stainless steel handrails
- Gelcoat diamond nonskid tread
- Stainless steel deck drains
- Teak brow trim
- Chrome horns
- 110v shorepower inlet
- Fiberglass deck box
- Lazarette storage
Description from Soundings Online March 2020
" It’s been called a cruiser’s cruiser. The durable Monk 36, with its classic profile, helped to popularize the recreational trawler during the 1980s. It turned what was at first a niche market into one of America’s most popular boat types.
At just under 40 feet length overall with a 13-foot beam, the Monk 36 was designed with a semi-displacement hull, a full keel, and a protected prop and rudder. The bow was tall and flared, and the hull had a high freeboard all around with molded-in spray rails.
The cabin had a master stateroom aft and a V-berth forward, each with its own head compartment. The salon was laid out with teak furniture, and there was a sliding door at the lower helm. (There was also a helm station on the flybridge.) Teak trim and teak-and-holly soles were used throughout. The L-shaped galley had a home-style refrigerator/freezer, a three-burner stove and an oven. There was a bathtub in some early models, too.
A single 120- to 135-hp diesel provided an average speed around 7 knots, where fuel use was a stingy 5 gph. Later models were equipped with a 220-hp Cummins diesel engine, increasing the cruise speed to 9 or 10 knots.
The Monk 36 was first built in Taiwan in 1982, and then in Nova Scotia beginning in 1992. The model was in production until 2007, with more than 250 hulls delivered to owners.
The designer, Ed Monk Jr., was the son of Ed Monk Sr., himself a naval architect and shipwright of note. Father and son worked together for many years on recreational and commercial craft. Monk Jr. established a reputation for designing rugged, dependable boats.
As a veteran Pacific Northwest delivery captain put it: “Ed Monk Jr. designs boats that seem to flow easily through the water. When it comes to performance and seakeeping, his designs are my gold standard.”
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/25 | Initial price | $214,900 |
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Overview from around the web 2005 Monk 36
Customers praise the 2005 Monk 36 for its robust construction and timeless design, highlighting its spacious interior and comfortable accommodations
Many appreciate the boat's solid performance in various sea conditions, noting its stability and ease of handling. The classic lines and quality craftsmanship receive frequent compliments, making it a popular choice among sailing enthusiasts who value both style and functionality. Overall, owners commend the Monk 36 for offering a reliable and enjoyable sailing experience.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2005 Monk 36 is a versatile cruising sailboat known for its solid construction and comfortable accommodations. Here are some of the pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Sturdy Build: The Monk 36 features a robust fiberglass hull, providing durability and good performance in various sea conditions.
Spacious Interior: Despite its 36-foot length, the boat offers a surprisingly roomy cabin with comfortable berths, a functional galley, and ample storage.
Good Sailing Performance: With a well-balanced sail plan and efficient keel design, the Monk 36 handles well both upwind and downwind.
Easy Handling: The sailboat is designed for manageable single or short-handed sailing, making it suitable for cruisers of different experience levels.
Classic Design: Its traditional lines and practical layout appeal to sailors who appreciate timeless aesthetics combined with functionality.
Cons
Older Design Elements: As a 2005 model, some features and onboard systems may feel dated compared to more modern sailboats, potentially requiring upgrades.
Limited Headroom: While the interior is spacious, taller sailors might find the cabin headroom somewhat restrictive.
Performance Limitations: Though capable, the Monk 36 is more oriented toward comfortable cruising than high-speed racing, which may not satisfy those seeking a faster vessel.
Maintenance: Like many boats of its age, ongoing maintenance and occasional repairs are to be expected to keep the boat in optimal condition.
Made For
The 2005 Monk 36 is ideal for sailors seeking a versatile and robust vessel that combines classic design with reliable performance. Perfect for both cruising enthusiasts and those interested in competitive sailing, this boat offers a spacious layout and sturdy construction, making it well-suited for coastal voyages and extended trips. Its balanced handling and comfortable accommodations make it an excellent choice for families, couples, or solo sailors looking to explore the open water with confidence and style.
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