Catalina 34

Are you ready to set sail on your next adventure? This 1988 Catalina 34 is a classic and highly sought-after 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 almost $10,000 recently spent on ensuring the Yanmar engine is in top shape, this great cruising boat has a lot to offer its next owner.  This well-outfitted coastal cruiser is ready to head out on your next adventure. 

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 ample accommodation for overnight guests or extended cruising. The Espar diesel heater makes off-season cruising and cold mornings warm and cozy. 

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. The refrigerator needs some diagnostic assistance to figure out the current lack of coolness but the owner is trying to rectify the issue.  

 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 masthead sloop rig, roller furling headsail, and a mainsail. The sails appear to be original are in serviceable condition and can certainly take you places.

Electronics and Navigation

The boat is equipped with all the basic aids to navigation with a chart plotter, depth sounder, VHF radio, and other essential navigation instruments to ensure safe and enjoyable passages.

Well-Maintained

This Catalina 34 has been well maintained by its current owner, and all systems are in good working order, with the exception of the fridge. Regular service and care have been taken to keep the boat in good condition. It has been well used over the years and does show its age cosmetically in spots but it's clean and tidy. 

Contact Information

If you're ready to explore the Pacific Northwest aboard this 1988 Catalina 34, don't miss this opportunity. For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact 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 a fridge, stove, oven, and plenty of storage. For off-season cruising and cold mornings, there is an Espar 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

• Hilrange propane 2 burner stove with oven

• DanFoss compressor top load refrigeration/ice box (needs servicing)

• Fresh water is provided by means of 12 VDC pressure pump

• The hot water tank was replaced in the summer of 2023

• Espar diesel heater

Sails and Rigging

This Catalina 34 is equipped with a masthead sloop rig, roller furling headsail, and a mainsail. The sails and rigging are in good condition and ready for your next sailing adventure.

• Pro-Furl roller furling genoa

• Mainsail is Dacron and in good condition with 2 reef points

• Lazy jacks on mainsail

• Roller furled 150% genoa with UV strip and in good condition

• 1 X Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing winch

• 1 X Lewmar 30, two-speed winch

• 2 x Lewmar 46, two-speed, self-tailing winches

Engine Details

This Catalina has a 27 hp Yanmar diesel that has been recently serviced including

• Re-timed the engine

• Serviced valves

• Serviced fuel pump

• Serviced cooling system

• New seals

• New belts

• New filters

Electronics and electrical

The boat is equipped with all the basic necessities for comfortable coastal navigation.

• Standard Horizon CP180i Chartplotter
• Garmin GPSMAPS 492 GPS
• Raymarine Autopilot
• Uniden UM380 VHF radio with DSC
• Jensen Radio/CD player
• 1 X 12 volt group 31 house batteries. Wires in place for a second battery.
• 1 X 12 volt starting battery
• 110 volt system has a reverse polarity indicator and galvanic isolator
• All 110 Volt outlets rewired with all GFI outlets.

Additional Information

This Catalina 34 has most of what you need to head out cruising. 

Tender 

2008 Walker Bay 8'2" tender with PVC floatation tube

2016 Suzuki 2.5 hp outboard

Ground Tackle

35 lb. CQR 

150' 5/16 galvanised chain

200' 5/8 3-strand nylon rode

Lewmar electric windlass with foot switches and remote at the helm

Safety Gear

Emergency Tiller

Rescue Collar

Fox 40 bouyant heaving line

Henderson manual bilge pump in cockpit

Other

Canvas dodger and bimini

30 amp shore power cord

Canvas mainsail cover

Fenders

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.