The Union 36 is a 36.68ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Union Yachts Ltd between 1977 and 1988.
160 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Union 36 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Union 36 | ||
| Length | 36.68 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.32 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 79300 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.08 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 35.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.14 | ||
| Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.99 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22002.11 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7804.35 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 785.98 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 453.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 332.93 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.70 ft | ||
| J | 19 ft | ||
| P | 40.58 ft | ||
| E | 16.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 32 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 65 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Union Yachts Ltd | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 160 |