1988 Catalina 34

Nanaimo, Canada

Year 1988

Length 34 ft / 10.36 m

Price

$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.

Specifications

Year Built 1988

Category Sail

Length Overall 34'6 ft / 10.52 m

Beam 11'6 ft / 3.51 m

Max Draft 5'7 ft / 1.70 m

Cabins 2

Cabin Headroom 6'4 ft / 1.93 m

Electrical System 12 V

Construction Fiberglass

Hull ID CTYP0793F888

Keel Fin Keel

Drive Type Direct

Engines 1

Total Engine Power 23 hp

Fuel Tanks 1

Fuel Tank Cap. 22 gal

Water Tanks 1

Water Tank Cap. 60 gal

Water Tank Mat. Plastic

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tanks 1

Holding Tank Cap. 23 gal

Dry Weight 11,950 lb

Ballast 5,000 lb

Windlass Electric

Engine 1 Specifications

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

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

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.