1996 Catalina 36 MkII

Discover your next adventure with this exceptional 1995 Catalina 36 mkII Sailboat, lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded by its dedicated owner. This versatile vessel is ideal for coastal cruising yet robust enough for offshore adventures, having successfully completed the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race and the 2017 Marblehead to Halifax Race. These demanding offshore races necessitated an extensive overhaul and upgrade of its systems and equipment, ensuring peak performance and reliability.

In addition to its impressive racing pedigree, this Catalina 36 mkII is a comfortable cruiser, equipped with solar panels to enhance its self-sufficiency on extended voyages. The boat features a spacious and well-appointed interior with comfortable accommodations, making it perfect for leisurely cruises with family and friends. The rigging and sails have been regularly inspected and upgraded, and all safety equipment meets or exceeds offshore racing standards. With its proven track record, comprehensive maintenance history, and modern enhancements, this Catalina 36 mkII is ready for its next adventure, whether you're cruising the coast or tackling the open ocean. Don't miss the opportunity to own a sailboat that combines classic design with modern conveniences, making it a standout choice for discerning sailors.

Features

Accommodations

• Number of Single Berths: 1
• Number of Double Berths: 3
• Number of Cabins: 2
• Number of Heads: 1

Mechanical and hull:

• Replaced Cutlass Bearing 2007
• Bottom Soda Blasted Bottom resealed, signal coat (blue) and bottom paint (black) (2018)
• New Rudder (2018)
• Flexofold 3 blade prop
• New Fuel Tank (2023)
• New Exhaust Elbow (2023)
• Engine 1000 hr service completed (2024)
• New Engine Throttle and Transmission Control and shutoff levers (2024)
• Heat Exchanger (2024)
• Engine Transmission Damper Plate (2024)
• Universal 35B, 30 HP engine

Tankage:

• Water: Three tanks 72 Gal
• Fuel: 24 Gal
• Holding Tank 22 Gal

Additional equipment:

• Fairclough winter cover (restitched 2023)

Safety:

• EPIRB (2016)
• Manual High capacity bilge pump 2016
• New lifelines
• Masthead running lights

Rigging and deck:

• New Standing rigging (2016)
• New Halyards (2016)
• New Jib Sheets (2016)
• Adjustable Jib fairleads (2016)
• Additional cockpit winches (2016)
• Bow Sprit for Asymmetrical Spinnaker (2017)
• Outhaul (internal to boom) professionally overhauled (2017)
• Schaefer Jib furler (2100) 2019
• Bimini with connector(2023)
• Dodger (2015)
• Maxwell electric windlass

Sails:

• Sailor and Seam 139 Tri-Radial Carbon Sport -L5 Genoa (2020)
• Sailor and Seam Tri-Radial Tec-L5 Mainsail (2020)
• Quantum Genoa 140 (2015)
• Full Batten Main (2014)
• Strom Jib and Staysail (2015) (tested but never used)
• Harken 155 Genoa (2008)
• Quantum Triradial RacingAsymmetrical Spinnaker (2017)
• 135% Crosscut Dacron Genoa, offshore construction (2002) (very infrequent use)
• Small Asymmetrical Spinnaker (2016) Used twice

Electronics (2016):

• Garmin Chartplott
• Garmin Radar
• NMEA 2000 network to integrate electronics at Helm and Nav station
• Sirius radio receiver
• AIS transceiver
• Hydraulic auto pilot installed (Raymarine ev-200 linear drive?)

Electrical:

• 420 Ah House battery bank
• Starting battery
• 300 Watt solar panels installed on Bimini, (2023)
• 1 Rover Li 40 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller (with Bluetooth Module) (2023)
• Battery charger (2018)

Interior and galley:

• Water pump (2019)
• Sole revarnish (2023)