Catalina 36 Mkii
The Catalina 36 Mkii is a 36-foot boat, with model years from 1987 to 2005 in the listings we track. Across 29 listings we have observed (model years 1987–2005), the median asking price is $49,500, with most boats asking $43,500 to $59,000.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
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 29 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
Only 9 priced listings. Treat the numbers as directional.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (41 raw listings collapsed to 29 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1987–2005, 10 states, 17 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist + rightboat) · US state vessel registries (2,396 registered Catalina hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $43,500 and $59,000, only a 1.4x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.
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 36 Mkii prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1998 | 5 | $43,500 – $49,500 | $44,500 | |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Catalina 36 Mkii specifications
| Length (median listed) | 36.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1987–2005 | Our listing data |
| Catalina hulls in US registries | 2,396 | 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 36 Mkii
- 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. 96% 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 1995, so boats over 31 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 36 Mkii listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 36 Mkii costs to own
$14k – $46k per year
- 36 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 36 Mkiis are for sale
- CA 11
- SC 2
- FL 2
- TX 2
- VA 2
- VT 1
- MA 1
- NC 1
- MD 1
- HI 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 29 listings in 17 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Catalina 30 Tall Rig
- Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 340 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 380 Sundancer
- Sea Ray 340
- Sea Ray 330 Sundancer
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.
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