1984 Catalina 36
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Overview
Owned by a local captain and freshly detailed with a professional hull and deck wax, this 1984 Catalina 36 represents one of the most popular 36-foot cruising sailboats ever built. The deck was repainted within the past few years, giving her a clean presentation. She’s a straightforward cruiser that’s been thoughtfully maintained and lightly modernized without losing her classic Catalina character.
Below deck, the traditional Catalina 36 layout offers a comfortable salon and a practical galley with a two-basin stainless sink, raw-water foot pump, GSI natural-gas stove and oven, and a recently upgraded top-loading refrigerator. There’s deep dry-goods storage for extended cruising, a marine head with shower sump, and added touches like LED lighting, vent fans, and a Magma grill in the cockpit.
Her sailing inventory includes a Harken furler, a near-new mainsail (2019/2020), and standing rigging replaced in 2018. The Lewmar self-tailing winches are well-sized for the rig, and the running rigging remains in good to very good condition. The engine has a strong reputation for reliability, complemented by recent upgrades to the riser, elbow, and heat exchanger. Electrical power is supported by Renogy solar panels and dual West Marine batteries, along with a multifunction generator for backup. While some systems could benefit from cosmetic attention or simple replacement—such as the autopilot’s gyro and macerator—the fundamentals are solid, and her bones are sound. For anyone seeking a proven coastal cruiser that’s ready for weekends on the water, this Catalina 36 is a smart, approachable choice.
Highlights Include
- Standing Rigging Replaced 2018
- New Mainsail in 2019
- Deck Painted 2023
- Refrigeration System in 2023
- New VHF 2025
- Hull and Deck Polished and Waxed OCT 2025
- New Stereo 2025
Specifications
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Catalina
- Model:
- 36
- Year:
- 1984
- Category:
- Sail
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- San Diego, CA, US
- Available for sale in U.S. waters:
- Yes
- Vessel Name:
- Reality Check
- Boat Type:
- Cruiser
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Type:
- Monohull
- Hull Color:
- Designer:
- Flag of Registry:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 36 ft - 10.97 meter
- LOA:
- 36 ft - 10.97 meter
- Beam:
- 11 ft 8 in - 3.56 meter
- Draft - max:
- 5 ft 10 in - 1.78 meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- -
- Dry Weight:
- -
Engine
- Make:
- Model:
- M25
- Engine(s):
- 1
- Hours:
- 1891
- Cruise Speed:
- -
- Range:
- -
- Joystick Control:
- No
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Drive Type:
- Direct Drive
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- 21 (Individual), 21 (combined)
- Max Speed:
- -
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- 25 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- 72 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- 15 gallons - 1 tank(s)
Accommodations
- Total Cabins:
- 2
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Total Sleeps:
- -
- Total Heads:
- 1
- Captains Cabin:
- No
- Crew Cabins:
- -
- Crew Berths:
- -
- Crew Sleeps:
- -
- Crew Heads:
- -
Descriptions
Inventory
Galley
- 2 Basin Stainless Steel Sink
- Raw Water Foot Pump
- GSI Two Burner Stove and Oven – Natural Gas
- Top Loading Refrigerator
- Deep Dry Good Storage
Entertainment
- Pyle Stereo
- Dual Speakers
Navigation and Electronics
- Signet Tri Data
- Uniden UM385 VHF
- LED Stern and Running Lights
Sailing
- Harken Furler
- TWO Lewmar England Size 48 Self Tailing Winches
- Lewmar Size 16 Self Tailing Winch
- Lewmar Size 30 Self Tailing Winch
- Traveler
- Standing rigging replaced (2018)
- New mainsail (2019 or 2020)
Anchor
- Danforth Bow Anchor
- Danforth Stern Anchor
Electrical
- Webetop WP-G0222 Multifunction Power Generator
- 2 West Marine 12v Batteries
- Two House, One Starting Battery
- Renogy 320W Solar Panels
Head
- Marine Head
- Shower Sump Pump
Additions and Comforts
- Magma Grill (2023)
- Lifesling
- Bimini (2023)
- Dorades
- LED Interior Lighting
- Salon Fan
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.
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