B-Atlas Boat Guide · FJRD-36-OPEN
Fjord 36 Open Walkaround Day Cruiser
2011–2020
The Fjord 36 Open is a German-built Scandinavian-style walkaround day cruiser with a deep-V planing hull, large open deck and a compact overnight cabin. Its design prioritizes social deck space and high-speed coastal operation rather than traditional cruising volume.
- Length
- 35.43 ft
- Beam
- 11.98 ft
- Draft
- 2.95 ft
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Sterndrive
- Engine configuration
- Twin Volvo Penta D4 diesels
- Boat family
- Cruiser
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Day boating and fast coastal cruising
- Owners prioritizing outdoor entertaining and walkaround access
- Occasional overnight use rather than extended liveaboard cruising
Trade-offs
- Limited enclosed living space for extended cruising
- Twin diesels and sterndrives add maintenance complexity
- Open layout provides less weather protection than a coupé cruiser
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Inspect sterndrive service history, bellows and corrosion protection
- Inspect teak/deck surfaces and hardware bedding
- Inspect engine cooling, exhaust and fuel systems
- Inspect cabin/head ventilation and plumbing
- Confirm T-top, bimini and air-draft configuration
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