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Yellowfin 36

36ft center console, built 2010–present. Primary use: saltwater.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2010	$209,500 – $264,500	$237,000	low
2018	$352,500 – $440,000	$396,500	med
2026	$630,000 – $770,000	$700,000	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 5%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Medium Triple/quad outboard rigs: a single mismatched-hours engine or off-brand repower is a major value lever.
High High-hour charter/tournament use is common — separate a 200 hr/yr owner boat from a 500 hr/yr commercial one.

Source: Check engine hours vs. age aggressively

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Confirm all engines share hours within ~50 of each other.
Establish use history: tournament/charter boats wear hard regardless of hour count.

Typical engines (3)

Mercury Racing 450R outboard · gas · base score 80/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

4.6L supercharged 450 hp performance outboard. Excellent power-to-weight and increasingly common on high-end center consoles. Run hard by nature; the supercharger and higher state of tune mean service discipline matters more than on a standard FourStroke.

Supercharged — follow the accelerated service schedule. On multi-engine rigs confirm all units share hours and service history.
Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) outboard · gas · base score 85/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).

100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.
Yamaha 425 XTO Offshore outboard · gas · base score 84/100 · high-use ≥ 175 hrs/yr

Yamaha's flagship 5.6L V8. Strong and well-supported, but a maintenance-cost premium over the 300-class and a 100-hour service interval that owners skip at their peril. Common on triples/quads where total service cost multiplies.

100-hour service is mandatory; the electric steering and integrated rigging are dealer-serviced. Verify warranty status (typically 5 yr) and what transfers.

Resale liquidity (82/100)

Dominant high-end center console in the SE; deep dealer aftermarket. Triple/quad-engine rigs hold value when documented.

Yellowfin 36 FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Yellowfin 36?

Typical asking range for a 2018 Yellowfin 36 is roughly $352,500–$440,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 5% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Yellowfin 36?

Confirm all engines share hours within ~50 of each other.
Establish use history: tournament/charter boats wear hard regardless of hour count.

Is the Yellowfin 36 a good boat?

Dominant high-end center console in the SE; deep dealer aftermarket. Triple/quad-engine rigs hold value when documented. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 82.

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