Note that a few years ago the Catalina 36 won the Cruising World Boat of the Year award for "Best Value, Midsize Cruiser". In making this award, the judges noted the Catalina 36 won because, "She's a happy blend of conservative, medium-displacement cruising logic and spry one-design racing potential. The Catalina 36 impressed our judges with the high level of its execution at a very reasonable price.

In addition, the boat is attractive below, airy and bright, with a sensible package of mechanical perks and workable accommodations. It's also fun to sail, responsive and weatherly, with good control at the helm and an easily managed sail plan. And finally, it is born of a proven pedigree, and makes no attempt to break what more than 1,500 owners already consider a decent mold." (click on "Full Specs" above for copy of the article).

This particular example, a professionally maintained and competitively priced Mk II, was kept in Lake Tahoe's fresh water until 2009 was just detailed and shows VERY nicely inside and out; she's also competitively priced and one of only a handful of MKIIs currently for sale in CA at present. Note low time (less than 1,000 hours) on Universal diesel, jib and genoa new in 2023 and 2020 respectively, standing rigging replaced in 2019, new dodger and canvas 2021, hauled and bottom painted in August 2023, engine serviced and new deep cycle batteries and charger in 2024.

Also note vessel lying in downtown Sausalito Yacht Harbor slip that is potentially transferable--there's a long wait list to get into the marina here so this is a material benefit if you're able to take advantage...