1986 Catalina 36 “MINKE” Priced to sell

1986 Catalina 36

The Catalina 36 is one of the most respected and successful cruising sailboats ever built, known for its comfortable accommodations, excellent sailing performance, and timeless design. This 1986 example has benefited from significant mechanical upgrades, including a repower with a Yanmar 3YM30AE diesel engine showing approximately 14 hours, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to own a proven cruising yacht at an attractive price.

The current owner inherited the boat from his father, who lived aboard for several years. During the current ownership, the engine, head, cushions, and numerous other systems were upgraded, but the boat has only been used a handful of times since the work was completed. It has spent recent summers on a mooring and has been hauled and stored ashore each winter.

Inside, the Catalina 36 offers a spacious layout that comfortably sleeps up to seven people. The interior features a large salon, private forward V-berth, generous aft cabin, full galley, enclosed head with a recently replaced electric toilet, and abundant storage, making it equally suited for weekend sailing or extended cruising.

The vessel has been professionally surveyed, with a 2024 survey assigning a Fair Market Value of $72,000. The owner has intentionally priced the boat well below that valuation to reflect recommendations identified in the survey that have not yet been completed, presenting an outstanding value for the next owner.

Key Features

• Yanmar 3YM30AE diesel engine (approximately 14 hours)
• Major engine installation and drivetrain upgrades
• New electric head
• Replaced interior cushion foam
• Garmin chartplotter included (not installed)
• Updated dodger with new front windows
• Annual ablative bottom paint
• Hauled and stored ashore each winter
• Spacious cruising interior with forward and aft cabins
• Sleeps up to seven
• Large salon with comfortable seating
• Full galley
• Enclosed head
• Ample storage throughout

A Great Opportunity

Whether you're looking for a comfortable coastal cruiser, a liveaboard, or a boat to continue upgrading into an exceptional bluewater-capable cruiser, this Catalina 36 offers tremendous value. With its low-hour Yanmar diesel and spacious, proven design, it represents an opportunity that's increasingly difficult to find in today's market.