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Monk 36 Trawler Aft Cabin Trawler

1982–2007

The Monk 36 Trawler is an aft-cabin semi-displacement cruiser designed by Ed Monk Jr. and produced first in Taiwan and later in Nova Scotia. Its enduring layout combines a single diesel, protected propeller, two-stateroom accommodation, galley-up salon and flybridge/lower-helm operation in a manageable 36-foot package.

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Monk 36 Trawler Aft Cabin Trawler
Length
36 ft
Beam
13 ft
Draft
4 ft
Hull behaviour
Semi-Displacement
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Shaft
Engine configuration
Single Inboard
Boat family
Trawler
Construction
Solid fiberglass hull; deck and superstructure details vary between Taiwan-built and Nova Scotia-built generations

Best for

  • Couples seeking a traditional 36-foot aft-cabin trawler
  • Great Loop and extended coastal cruisers prioritizing economy
  • Owners comfortable maintaining an older single-diesel boat

Trade-offs

  • Early boats carry more exterior teak and associated upkeep
  • Production-location and interior details changed after the early 1990s
  • Single-screw handling benefits from thruster assistance in difficult conditions

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

  • Confirm Taiwan versus Nova Scotia production and model year
  • Moisture-test decks, windows, rail bases and exterior teak penetrations
  • Inspect fuel/water/waste tanks, hoses and sanitation systems
  • Inspect engine cooling, exhaust, shaft, rudder, skeg and steering
  • Review electrical and generator upgrades

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