2003 Luhrs 36 Open

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 36 Open is laid out for serious days offshore without giving up comfort. The wide beam makes the cockpit feel bigger than you expect on a 36-footer, with room to work a spread, set up a couple of chairs, or stage a dive trip. Engine access is straightforward, so routine checks are quick before first light departures. Up at the helm, sightlines are excellent, and the elevated seating keeps the crew part of the action while running. Below, the open-plan cabin, generous headroom, and real shower stall make weekend overnights easy, while clever storage tucks rods, bags, and provisions neatly out of the way.

This 36 Open shines in local waters where conditions can change quickly from calm to choppy. The deep, predictable hull gives confidence crossing inlets and running offshore, while the efficient diesels provide the range to work distant reefs, rips, or canyons and still get home on your own schedule. Its open cockpit and integrated livewell and fishbox layout suit trolling, bottom fishing, or chasing seasonal runs close to the beach. At the same time, the comfortable cabin and air-conditioned interior turn it into a capable family weekender, ideal for hopping between harbors, exploring sandbars, or waiting out a squall in comfort.