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1988 Catalina 34

Nanaimo, British Columbia

$36,785

Are you ready to set sail on your next adventure? The Catalina 34 is a well-loved and highly sought-after cruising sailboat that offers comfort and performance. 

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner looking to embark on your first voyage, this vessel is a great choice. With a massive amount of upgrades in the last few years, this cruiser is ready to head out on its next adventure as soon as you are.  

Spacious Interior

The Catalina 34 offers a comfortable and well-appointed interior with ample headroom and sleeping accommodations for up to six people. The salon features a comfortable seating area with a large dining table, perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day of sailing.  It also converts into a larger double berth when you need extra sleeping space. The forward V-berth is good-sized with ample storage. The aft cabin has a very large berth for comfortable cruising. There is plenty of accommodation for overnight guests or extended cruising.

Fully-Equipped Galley

 The galley is equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and a deep stainless-steel sink, allowing you to prepare delicious meals while onboard. The abundant storage space ensures you have everything you need for extended voyages.  

 Well-Designed Cockpit

The cockpit is thoughtfully designed for ease of handling and provides plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. It offers excellent visibility, comfortable seating, and easy access to all sail controls. The transom has a real boarding ladder making getting back into the boat after swimming stable and easy.

Reliable Performance

With a fin keel and efficient hull design, the Catalina 34 delivers solid performance and handling characteristics under sail. Whether you're cruising along the coast or participating in a local regatta, this boat will not disappoint.

Rigging and Sails

This Catalina 34 is equipped with a roller furling headsail, and a mainsail. The mainsail was new in 2020 and the foresail was new in 2022. All running rigging has been replaced in the last 5 years. 

Electronics and Navigation

The boat is equipped with the basic aids to navigation with a, depth sounder, VHF radio, new wind instruments, and autopilot to ensure a safe and enjoyable passage. The owners use an iPad in a waterproof case with Navionics as their primary navigation instrument. 

Well-Maintained and Upgraded

This Catalina 34 has been well maintained by its current owner, and all systems are in good working order. As an example, all stanchions have been re-bedded and the diesel tank was removed and cleaned. This boat has been well cared for and is in well-above-average condition. Some examples of recent upgrades since 2020.  

  • Lifelines replaced
  • Forced air diesel heater installed
  • All LED Lights
  • Solar panel with controller
  • New macerator and all sanitation hoses replaced
  • New water heater
  • New Raymarine Autopilot
  • New raw water pump
  • Smart Plug
  • Battery charger
  • Mattress in the aft cabin
  • The diesel tank removed and cleaned

If you are looking for a well-outfitted coastal cruiser, this is worth checking out. 

Disclaimer

Navy Point Marine Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Kelly Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Catalina
Model: 34
Year: 1988
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: CTYP0793F888
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 34 ft / 10.36 m
Length Overall: 34'6 ft / 10.52 m
Waterline Length: 29'10 ft / 9.09 m
Beam: 11'6 ft / 3.51 m
Max Draft: 5'7 ft / 1.70 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'4 ft / 1.93 m
Dry Weight: 11,950 lb
Ballast: 5,000 lb
Electrical Circuit: 12 V
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Universal
  • Model: M25 XP
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 23hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1988
  • Engine Hours: 6800
  • Engine Location: Center

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 60 gal
Water Tank Material: Plastic
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 23 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Sloop, Cruisers

Accommodation and Galley

The Catalina 34 offers a comfortable and well-appointed interior with ample headroom and sleeping accommodations for up to six people. The salon features a comfortable seating area with a large dining table, perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day of sailing. The two private cabins provide accommodation for overnight guests or extended cruising. The cabins are at opposite ends of the boat and the head is aft of the navigation station for great separation and privacy in the 34' boat. The galley is well equipped for cooking with fridge, stove, oven and plenty of storage. For cold mornings and shoulder season sailing there is a newly installed forced air diesel heater. 

  • Large V-berth forward with hanging locker and storage space
  • Main salon with U-shaped dinette and convertible berth
  • Port side settee
  • Navigation station
  • Large aft cabin with queen(plus) size plus berth
  • Propane 2 burner stove with oven
  • Top load refrigerator
  • Hot water heater new in 2024
  • Forced air diesel heater
  • New countertop
  • New mattress in aft cabin
  • New LED lights
  • New cabinet sliders
  • New Sanitation hoses
  • New macerator
  • New saltwater foot-pump in galley
  • New cockpit table
  • New pump for marine toilet
Sails and Rigging

The Catalina 34 has a roller furling headsail and a mainsail. The sails and running rigging have all been replaced in the last 4 years and are in very good condition..

  • Hood roller furling genoa new in 2022
  • Mainsail was new in 2020
  • Lazy jacks on mainsail
  • 1 X Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing winches
  • 1 X Lewmar 30, two-speed winch
  • 2 x Lewmar 46, two-speed, self-tailing winches

 

Engine

Comes with a classic workhorse Universal M25 XP, 23 Hp diesel engine that has been very well maintained. Recent Finning oil analysis shows all wear metals are at acceptable levels. Fresh water cooled through a heat exchanger these engines are built to last. 

  • New water pump
  • New exhaust
  • New Twin Disc transmission
  • New Alternator
  • Sound insulation in the engine compartment
  • Dripless shaft seal
  • December 2024 oil sample showing everything is acceptable
  • The diesel tank was removed and cleaned in 2021

 

 

Electronics and electrical

The boat is equipped with all the basic necessities for comfortable coastal navigation. There is no chartplotter as the current owners used an iPad with Navionics which is easy for the new owner to add. 

  • Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF with DSC at navigation station
  • Raymarine ST 40 speed and depth
  • New Raymarine Autopilot
  • JRC radar 1000 with LCD screen at navigation station
  • Radio/CD player
  • 1 X 12-volt starter battery.2020
  • 3 X 12-volt group 27 house batteries 2020
  • 1 X 12V group 27 for windlass 2020
  • New battery charger 2022
  • Flexible solar panel with MPPT charge controller 2022
  • Smart Plug 2022
Additional Information

Tender 

8' Achilles inflatable tender

Ground Tackle

Claw-style anchor on bow roller

125' 5/16 galvanised chain

200' 5/8 3-strand nylon rode

Lewmar electric windlass - serviced in 2024

Safety Gear

Emergency Tiller

Buoyant heaving line

Manual bilge pump in cockpit

Bilge pump new in 2023

New Lifelines in 2022

Other

Canvas dodger new in 2020

30 amp Smart Plug  shore power cord

Hull sanded down, new barrier coat and bottom paint 2022

Canvas mainsail cover

Fenders

Dock lines

 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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