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YELLOWFIN - 36 - For Sale

The YELLOWFIN36is a performance-driven center-consolemotor yachtbuilt on afiberglass constructionplatform with a Modified V-Hull for confident running at speed. With three Mercury outboards, a 477-gallon fuel capacity, and one enclosed head, it blends speed and utility for anglers and families alike. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 36

Choosing the 36means prioritizing a fast, versatilecenter-console layoutwith the range and practicality to cover long days on the water. If you value a true performance pedigree, triple Mercury power, and the confident ride of a Modified V-Hull, thismotor yachtbelongs on your shortlist. Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales can guide you through configuration and acquisition.

Features of the Model

  • Power and propulsion: three Mercury Outboard engines (Gas/Petrol)
  • Performance envelope: 50 knots (50 mph) cruising, up to 70 knots (70 mph) maximum
  • Proven running surface: Modified V-Hull for composed, efficient running
  • Construction: fiberglass hullwith a Fiberglass deck
  • Dimensions that balance stability and agility: 36 ft (10.97 m) LOA; 10 ft (3.05 m) beam
  • Draft (min): 5.468 ft (1.6666 m)
  • Practical layout: center console designwith 1 head
  • Fuel capacity: 477 gallons to back up the performance mission

Technical Specifications

  • Builder: YELLOWFIN
  • Model: 36
  • Classification: motor yacht;center console
  • Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
  • Deck material: Fiberglass
  • Hull configuration: Modified V-Hull
  • LOA: 36 ft (10.97 m)
  • Beam: 10 ft (3.05 m)
  • Draft (min): 5.468 ft (1.6666 m)
  • Engines: 3 x Mercury
  • Engine type: Outboard
  • Fuel type: Gas/Petrol
  • Fuel capacity: 477 gal
  • Cruise speed: 50 knots (50 mph)
  • Max speed: 70 knots (70 mph)
  • Heads: 1

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, build guidance, and availability of the YELLOWFIN36, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will help you specify power, finalize options, and manage inspection, survey, and delivery logistics.

Questions and Answers

Q: What sets the YELLOWFIN36apart amongmotor yachts? A: ItsModified V-Hull,triple Mercury outboards, andcenter-consoleversatility make it a standoutcenter consoleperformer with serious speed and practical deck space.

Q: How fast is it, and what powers the boat? A: The 36cruises at50 knots (50 mph)and reaches up to70 knots (70 mph), driven bythree Mercury Outboardengines running onGas/Petrol.

Q: What is the hull and deck construction? A: The hull is built in fiberglass and plasticwith aModified V-Hullshape, and the deck isFiberglassfor strength and low maintenance.

Q: Does the layout suit both fishing and family use? A: Yes. The 36is a truecenter consoleplatform with open deck space and1 head, balancingfishabilityandcomfortfor family days.

Q: How do I purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesforconsultation,pricing, andtransaction managementon aYELLOWFIN36.

Owner Experience Review

The 36fromYELLOWFINis widely run as a tournament-style offshore platform, with strong charter/guide use and some owners employing it for family day trips and weekend cruising despite its fishing-first, no-frills layout. On the water it earns consistent praise for a dry, chop‑taming ride thanks to its twin‑step hull and pronounced bow flare. It jumps on plane quickly, with expert tests noting an optimum cruise around 31.4 mph at 3,500 rpm and a top speed near 62 mph on triple 350s; as one owner running triple 400s put it, “...it moves.”

The deck is flush and uncluttered with abundant stowage and generous livewell capacity—reviews cite an 80‑gallon under‑seat well plus a 55‑gallon transom well. Updated 36builds add options such as a stand‑up head and a forward lounger, which help for family use, though the interior remains functional rather than luxurious. Owner sentiment can be emphatic; one long-time poster wrote, “It’s been the best boat I have ever owned.”

Ownership notes reflect the boat’s offshore focus. Older boats have seen fuel‑tank issues and replacements as YELLOWFINmoved from fiberglass to aluminum tanks, and age can reveal items like corroding thru‑hulls, occasional livewell leaks, and tired console wiring. Triple outboards add routine service complexity and operating cost; tests show about 22.4 gph at cruise and roughly 79.5 gph at wide open throttle on triple 350s, aligning with owners’ comments about high fuel bills.

Pros and Cons

  • Dry, confident ride from the twin-step hull and pronounced bow flare.
  • Fast and eager performer, with ~31.4 mph optimum cruise at 3,500 rpm and ~62 mph top speed on triple 350s.
  • Purpose-built fishing layout with a flush deck, abundant stowage, and big livewells (about 80 gal under-seat and 55 gal transom), plus newer options for a stand-up head and forward lounger.
  • Triple outboards drive up routine service and fuel costs; test data shows ~79.5 gph at WOT on triple 350s.
  • Older 36boats have reported fuel-tank issues, withYELLOWFINtransitioning from fiberglass to aluminum tanks.
  • Age-related items crop up on some boats, including corroding thru-hulls, occasional livewell leaks, and console wiring/connectors.

Comparison with Other Models

ModelLOABeamDraftSpeed (Cruising/Max)Gross Tonnage
3636' 0" (10.97 m)10' 0" (3.05 m)5' 6" (1.67 m)50 kn / 70 kn-
34 Center Console34' 0" (10.36 m)10' 0" (3.05 m)---
3232' 0" (9.91 m)9' 0" (2.97 m)5' 2" (1.58 m)-8200
36 CENTER CONSOLE36' 0" (10.97 m)10' 0" (3.05 m)5' 6" (1.67 m)40 kn / 65 kn-
4243' 0" (13.11 m)12' 0" (3.66 m)5' 6" (1.67 m)39 kn / 53 kn-
39 Offshore39' 0" (12.09 m)11' 0" (3.50 m)---
34 Offshore34' 0" (10.36 m)10' 0" (3.05 m)5' 9" (1.75 m)40 kn / 70 kn-
54 Offshore54' 0" (16.46 m)15' 0" (4.57 m)7' 8" (2.33 m)40 kn / 70 kn-
36 Offshore36' 0" (10.97 m)10' 0" (3.05 m)5' 6" (1.67 m)--
32 Offshore32' 0" (9.75 m)9' 0" (2.97 m)5' 2" (1.58 m)45 kn / 65 kn-
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