Catalina 30 Tall Rig vs 36 Mkii
The Catalina 36 Mkii asks $37,000 more at the median ($49,500 against $12,500), measured across 68 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Catalina 30 Tall Rig | Catalina 36 Mkii | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $12,500 | $49,500 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $7,000 | $43,500 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $18,000 | $59,000 |
| Length (median listed) | 30.0 ft | 36.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 39 | 29 |
| States with listings | 14 | 10 |
| Engines we see most | — | — |
| Known problems on file | 0 | 0 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 0 | 0 |
| Model years traded | 1977–1995 | 1987–2005 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Catalina 30 Tall Rig if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $37,000 less at the median.
- You want choice: we track 39 of these against 29, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 14 states against 10.
Take the Catalina 36 Mkii if…
- You want the bigger boat: 36.0 ft against 30.0 ft.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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