Catalina 38
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Port Sanilac Marina
United States
| Make | Catalina |
|---|---|
| Model | 38 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$39,987 |
| Fractional Shares | 1 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer/Cruiser |
| Length | 11.58 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Bay City, Michigan, United States |
| LOA | 11.63 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 9.22 m |
| Beam | 3.61 m |
| Max Draft | 2.06 m |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Displacement | 15900 lb |
| Ballast | 6850 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 17.07 m |
| Cabin Headroom | 1.91 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Universal |
| Engine Model | 3 cyl. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 24 hp |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Designer | Sparkman&Stevens/Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 35 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 35 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 21 gal |
Description
The Catalina 38 is a true classic — a Sparkman & Stephens design originally conceived as a racing yacht, refined by Catalina Yachts into one of the most graceful and versatile performance cruisers of her era. With fewer than 400 hulls built, these boats are now highly sought after for their rare blend of elegance, speed, and cruising comfort.
This freshwater-only Catalina 38 has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated. She features upgraded electronics, a fully outfitted cruising package, and numerous extras — ready to go wherever your next adventure leads, whether it’s an extended cruising vacation or a competitive club regatta.
Her distinctive tumblehome hull, signature of Sparkman & Stephens’ design philosophy, enhances both stability and strength, giving her a solid yet responsive feel under sail. The balanced helm, generous sail plan, and sleek sheerline make her as beautiful to handle as she is to behold.
Highlights include:
Freshwater history – never exposed to saltwater
Upgraded electronics and systems
Extensive cruising gear and comfort upgrades
Proven performance pedigree — responsive, fast, and seaworthy
Exceptional build quality with timeless Sparkman & Stephens styling
If you’ve admired the great Catalina and S&S collaborations of the past, this vessel represents the best of both worlds — performance, tradition, and comfort in one elegant package.
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- REPOWERED (not rebuilt) NEW ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, SHAFT and GUAGES in 2021
- Folding 3 blade max prop.
- NEW 3Di North main, 155 and Asymmetrical spinnaker 2022
- Harken Roller Furling
- New Refrigeration 2024
- Extensive sail inventory
- VHF Digital radio with AIS, GPS at Nav Station and Helm
- Tacktick Wireless instruments with display at helm companion early and mast with full wind, depth & speed
- Jeffa carbon fiber wheel
- VC17 bottom paint
Deck & Rigging, Sails
DECK & RIGGING
- Hydraulic backstay (rebuilt 2008)
- Upgraded straight Harken Traveler
- 11 winches total, including 2 30's upgraded to size 40's and 1 self tailer aft.
- ground tackle
- stanchions all rebedded (2010)
- 3 blade feathering prop
- All lines led aft for ease of single/short handing
SAILS
- T900 lines used for halyards
- Mainsail cover very good shape per owner
- Furling North headsail 155%/ excellent shape per owner
- Headsail cover
- Storm Jib /bought used good shape never used by owner
- 110% Dacron Jib with luff no hanks/ good shape per owner
- Spare battened main original, used about 10 seasons/ good shape
- 2 spinnakers (3/4 oz & 1.5 oz) /good shape and like new per owner
- Sail bags for all sails
- Sails stowed off boat for winter
Salon & Galley
- Spacious salon below decks. Settee to starboard and convertable dinette to port. Lee cloths for starboard settee. Spacious hanging locker with shelving, spaces and cabinets throughout salon and berthing areas. Starboard and 1 port portlight recaulked (2010)
- Head and double v-berth forward. Aft quarterberth. All settee and berth cushions replaced with memory foam and reupholstered with removable zippered covers, blue/faux leather on backside (2005, stowed off boat for winter).
- Nav Station with C120 Raymarine chartplotter (3-4 summers ago) and VHF radio, ample area to stow charts and equipment. (Chartplotter stowed off boat for winter)
- Galley area to port, stainless double sink, deep chest style refrigerator with circulation fan, microwave and propane stove.
Electronics/Electrical
ELECTRONICS
- C120 Raymarine Chartplotter GPS
- VHF at nav station (linked to independent GPS transponder)
- Signet knot/logmeter and depth displayed at starboard helm own transducer
- Compass at helm
- Tacktick electronics
- All manuals on board for electronics
- Electronics removed and stowed off site for winter
ELECTRICAL
- 2 50' shore power cords
- Radio and ipod charger hookup
- solar powered vent in main cabin
- cell amplifier and antenna
- 4 batteries (2 new in 2023)
- battery charger
Other Equipment & Extras
- Sunbrella Bimini & Dodger enclosure with screens
- New white closed cell cockpit cushions with blue border (2010)
- Stainless hooks and bungee system for shelves (see photo)
- Winch handles and blocks, (see photo)
- 2 blade spare folding prop
- spinnaker pole
- whisker pole
- emergency tilller
- stick-vang offshore preventor
- modified mast collar at mast base
- some items stowed off boat for winter
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Port Sanilac Marina
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Port Sanilac Marina
United States
