Catalina 22
The Catalina 22 is a 22-foot boat, with model years from 1969 to 2016 in the listings we track. Across 85 listings we have observed (model years 1969–2016), the median asking price is $4,000, with most boats asking $2,500 to $5,500. The engine we see most often on this model is Honda 4-stroke outboard.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
What "time listed" is and is not. We count from the day the seller posted the ad to the sweep that found it gone. An ad can end because the boat sold, because the seller gave up, or because the classifieds site expired the post on its own schedule. So read 21 days as how long a 22 sits for sale, not as a time-to-sale. Nobody in this market can give you a real one: US used-boat sales are not publicly recorded. Ads that were already gone the first time we could see a whole regional board are left out of this figure, because we know they left but not when.
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 85 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
69 priced listings across 22 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (272 raw listings collapsed to 85 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1969–2016, 22 states, 49 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (2,475 registered Catalina hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is national: we saw listings in 22 states. You can shop this model without flying somewhere, and you will not be the only boat on the market when you sell.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Between the 1974 ($2,500 median) and the 1986 ($4,000 median) asking prices fall about 4% a year. The steepest part of that curve is behind any boat more than five years old, which is where the value sits.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Catalina 22 prices by model year
Show the numbers by model year
| Model year | Boats | Middle half of asks | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2009 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 2005 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1999 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1997 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1993 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1992 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1991 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1990 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1989 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1988 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1987 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1986 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1985 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1984 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1983 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1982 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1981 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1979 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1977 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1976 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1975 | 4 | $1,500 to $3,000 | $2,000 |
| 1974 | 2 | too few to show | - |
| 1972 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1970 | 1 | too few to show | - |
| 1969 | 1 | too few to show | - |
38 distinct boats, listed now or since taken down, re-posts counted once. Years with fewer than 3 boats show a count only. Asking prices, not sale prices.
What a used Catalina 22 is worth
We have seen 38 distinct Catalina 22 boats for sale between Jun 14, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026, model years 1969 to 2016, in 16 states. The median ask is $3,500 and half of all asks sit between $2,500 and $5,500. Asking prices fall about 3.3% for each year of age (15% over five years), measured on these 38 boats and steadied with the 4.5% rate we measure for the class.
Of 11 ads we watched come down, 55% came down within 14 days of posting. Of the 10 listed now, 40% have been for sale for 60 days or more, counting re-posts as one boat. A boat that has sat that long usually has room to negotiate.
What moves the price of a 22
- Horsepower. Doubling the power for the same class and length adds about 16% to the ask.
- Engine hours.Higher hours than typical for the age lower the ask.
- Region.West +12%, Midwest +5%, South +2%, Northeast -1% against the national level.
- Brand.Catalina boats in this class ask about 6% more than the class average for the same age and length.
Fitted on 1,325 distinct boats in this class (log asking price on age, length and brand; refit nightly, last on 2026-11-14). These are effects on asking prices.
Recent Catalina 22 asking prices
| Year | Model | Length | HP | Hours | State | Asking | Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $2,300 | Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1979 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $2,500 | Jun 14, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed (10 posts) Craigslist |
| 1981 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | NY | $5,500 | Aug 5, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed (2 posts) Craigslist |
| 1982 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | MD | $2,900 | Oct 2, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | OR | $2,300 | Sep 24, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1974 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $1,250 | Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1972 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | OR | $2,500 | Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1992 | 22 | 22 ft | - | 100 | HI | $20,000 | Jun 22, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed (2 posts) Craigslist |
| 1979 | 22 | 27 ft | - | - | WA | $3,500 | Jun 14, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed (2 posts) Craigslist |
| 2005 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $8,200 | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | listed Craigslist |
| 1989 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $8,700 | Jun 29, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 | taken down (9 posts) Craigslist |
| 1977 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $1,000 | Sep 7, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
| 1999 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $3,650 | Jun 14, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | taken down (16 posts) Craigslist |
| 1986 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | GA | $4,500 | Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | taken down (2 posts) Craigslist |
| 1976 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CO | $5,500 | Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
| 1988 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | WA | $5,000 | Oct 21, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
| 1982 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $4,000 | Jun 14, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026 | taken down (10 posts) Craigslist |
| 1975 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | CA | $1,000 | Sep 11, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
| 1983 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | FL | $2,999 | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
| 1984 | 22 | 22 ft | - | - | OR | $2,500 | Sep 25, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026 | taken down Craigslist |
The 20 most recently seen of 38 distinct boats. These are asking prices, not sale prices: no free source publishes US used-boat sale prices. A boat re-posted several times counts once, at its latest ask. "Taken down" means the ad disappeared; that can be a sale, a seller who gave up, or an expired post.
Catalina recalls and accident record
Of 446Catalina boats in USCG accident records: fire or explosion 3%, flooding or swamping 5%, capsizing 3%, total loss 5%, at least one death 4%. Accident records reflect how and how much boats are used, not only how they are built. Only accidents above the USCG reporting threshold are recorded. Personal watercraft are left out.
These numbers are for the builder, not this model. Check the specific hull with a HIN lookup for recalls and reported accidents.
Engines we actually see on the 22
- Honda 4-stroke outboard
Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.
Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.
Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles
Catalina 22 specifications
| Length (median listed) | 22.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1969–2016 | Our listing data |
| Catalina hulls in US registries | 2,475 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Catalina 22
- Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 1 of the 85 22 listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 88% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1974, so boats over 52 years old are actively traded in this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 22 listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 22 costs to own
$3,750 – $10k per year
- 22 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (CA)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 22s are for sale
- CA 27
- WA 8
- OR 7
- NH 6
- FL 5
- ME 4
- NY 4
- CO 3
- PA 3
- NV 2
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 85 listings in 49 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
Catalina 22 FAQ
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Looking at a Catalina 22 for sale?
Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
Get the free verdict →No account needed. The paid Deal Report is optional and comes after.