Buying and Selling Questions
Yellowfin 36 or 39: which should I put on my shortlist?
Put the Yellowfin 36 on your shortlist if you prefer the smaller of these two offshore models; consider the 39 when you want to evaluate a longer, wider platform. Then compare the actual boats for sale. Installed engines, seating, equipment and condition can matter as much to your decision as the model name.
What it depends on
Silver King’s Yellowfin model guide lists the 36 Offshore at 36 feet 8 inches long with a 10-foot beam, and the 39 Offshore at 39 feet 8 inches with an 11-foot 6-inch beam. Use those published dimensions as an initial comparison, then confirm the specifications for the exact year and boat you are considering.
Make the comparison practical
Check the fit at your intended marina or storage location. Walk through the seating and fishing space with your usual crew in mind. Compare the actual engine installations, service records, electronics and included equipment rather than assuming two listings have equivalent setups.
A larger platform does not answer every question about how a particular boat will suit you. Arrange viewings, identify the differences you want to evaluate on the water and obtain independent condition advice before deciding. Avoid comparing advertised performance figures without understanding the engines, loading and conditions behind them.
How we help
Silver King Yachts brokers pre-owned Yellowfins. Send us a 36 and a 39 listing that interest you, along with your usual crew and planned use. We can discuss the differences shown in the listings and the information still needed.
If you are starting the search, read where to buy a used Yellowfin in Florida. For mixed family and fishing use, see our layout checklist.
Common questions
Is the Yellowfin 39 wider than the 36?
Silver King’s current model guide lists an 11-foot 6-inch beam for the 39 and a 10-foot beam for the 36. Confirm the exact boat’s specification before making storage arrangements.
Do all used Yellowfin 36s or 39s have the same engines?
Do not assume so. Read the individual listing and request engine identification, service history and the included-equipment list.
Should I compare only the model and year?
No. Compare layout, installed equipment, condition, inspection findings and fit for your use. Two boats with the same model name may offer different setups.
Next step
Compare Yellowfin options with Silver King Yachts. Send the listing links and the practical requirements that will decide your shortlist.