1988 Catalina Catalina 36 Cruiser (sail) in Harbor Springs, MI

SELLER DESCRIPTION

PRICE REDUCED!!! The Catalina 36 successfully combines luxurious accommodations, a secure workable deck plan, and outstanding performance under sail. The hull is eficient and stable with graceful lines and has been designed with enough volume for spacious accommodation. Her rig is powerful but still easily handled by a short-handed crew. The rudder is a balanced blade with a long horizontal skeg molded into the hull, for a light helm and good tracking ability. The decks have molded in bulwarks and non-skid. The side decks are wide and carried well aft for secure access to the cockpit. The interior has been designed to accommodate an active family or up to three couples in comfort and three cabin privacy. Two owner, lightly cruised, fresh water only with 568 hours on her Universal 3 cylinder diesel engine.

Accomodations:
The main cabin is big and open. Cabinets and shelves surround comfortable seating for group entertaining. A unique feature is the second dinette table on the starboard side, perfect for games or socializing while dinner is being prepared. There are four opening hatches on deck, plus the main hatch for lots of light and air below. Opposite the galley is a navigators desk with swivel chair, chart storage, and drawers. The unique aft cabin is furnished with a settee to starboard, a hanging locker, and a double bunk on the centerline. There is an opening screened port aft for light and ventilation. Another double cabin is forward. The V-berths are oversized with full sitting headroom and reading lamps over each bunk. There is plenty of room for dressing and large hanging locker. Lots of drawers and bins have been provided for extended living aboard. The head is forward and to port. Mirror finishes and crisp white formica trimmed in teak create a bright airy feeling. There is a seat for the shower area and a teak grate sole with integral shower sump below. A translucent opening hatch above provides light and ventilation.

Mechanical Equipment:
Engine and mechanical installations have been carefully planned to facilitate owner maintenance. The engine is completely exposed when the fully insulated engine hatch is removed. The fuel filter, pumps, fittings and tanks are readily accessible.2 Lewmar #30 self-tailing winchesHarken furling systemElectric bilge pumpMast, boom and standing riggingTraveller system forward of companionway2 Lewmar #46 2-speed self-tailing primary winchesHot water heaterRunning riggingGenoa tracks

Galley:
Meal times and food preparation are an important part of any cruise and this has been reflected in the attention given to the galley design. There is a very large ice box with Adler Barbour refrigeration and plexi-glass shelves. A seperate fiberglass-lined dry food storage locker. An LP two burner stove with oven is gimballed and provided with potholders and a safety rail. A double stainless steel sink, microwave, ample counter-space, storage and flourescent indirect lighting complete the galley and make it a pleasant place to work.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Apelco DXL 6600 LoranDatamarine depth indicatorDatamarine apparent windDatamarine remote log 2105Navico WP 5000 auto-pilotUniden 790 VHF RadioDatamarine knotmeterDatamarine wind speedPanasonic stereo

Electrical System:
3 heavy duty batteries 110V 30AMP shore power with outletsNewmar 30AMP battery chargerVapor proof battery switchFuse panel, circuit breakersDock cord

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The Catalina hull is built of a solid laminate with fiberglass and plastic resin. No balsa or foam core is used in the hull composite. The decks and cabin are a cored composite with either balsa wood or plywood core sandwiched between fiberglass laminates.Bow and stern pulpitsLarge roomy self-bailing cockpitAnchor lockerHeavy-duty rub railMolded toe railDouble life-lines and stanchionsGrab rails on cabin topLazarette storageWide side decksSolid transom with folding ladder

Sails and Rigging:
North full batten mainsailNorth furling genoa

Additional Equipment:
Storage cradleAnchor, chain and lineWheel coverDodgerDock lines, fendersCockpit folding table