1986 Monk 3611m

In profile, the Monk 36 bears a strong resemblance to the earlier and highly successful Grand Banks 36 (not a Monk design). However, a closer examination reveals a few subtle differences intended to improve on these earlier designs.

This type of boat is highly dependent on hull shape above the waterline for dryness on deck. In the 36, Monk designed a higher bow with more flare and more angle to the stem than her competitors. In addition he incorporated a molded-in forward chine to prevent the bow wave from climbing up the hull sides. These design changes result in less sea spray onto the foredeck and flybridge and a dryer ride. Of course dryness is a relative thing and under most conditions any semi-displacement hull will be more prone to spray than a well designed planing hull of the same size.

Throughout their history Monk 36s have been solidly constructed of hand laid fiberglass and resin with solid laminate hulls.

On deck the Monk 36 features a small foredeck, aft deck and wide side decks. Moving about and handling lines for docking and mooring is unobstructed. The forward cabin trunk makes for a convenient place for sitting atop. The flybridge covers the entire main saloon cabin top, has seating for four adults and plenty of storage beneath seats. The cabin top of the aft cabin allows enough space for storage of a small dinghy, and a steadying sail mast and boom can be rigged for launch and retrieval of the dinghy.

The interior arrangement centers on the main saloon with a port settee and high-low table that can be converted to a double berth if required. The table is designed so that it can stay in position when the engine hatches are opened.

Aft and to starboard is an L-shaped galley with a full, standup refrigerator freezer, a three-burner stove with oven and double stainless steel sink. Storage is good with locker and drawer in the galley and storage beneath seating.

Forward is the guest stateroom with a large V-berth and private head that can be closed off for complete guest's privacy. There are drawers and lockers for storage beneath the V-berth and on the starboard side is a large hanging locker.

Aft is the master stateroom which features a queen-sized bed just slightly offset to starboard of centerline. There is an impressive nine-foot-long hanging locker on the port side and eight feet of drawers and storage lockers on the starboard side.

The aft head includes a small tub.

The propulsion unit for this Monk 36 is twin Yanmar diesel engines,

The Monk 36 does an excellent job of maintaining the original concept of the trawler yacht as a safe and comfortable cruiser.