← All Catalina values Used boat value

What is a 1987 Catalina worth?

A 1987 Catalina carries a median asking price of $17,500 on the used market, with most selling between $5,500 and $30,000. Figures come from 11 real listings in BoatVerdict's market data, not a static guidebook.

Median value$18K50th percentile
Typical low$6K25th percentile
Typical high$30K75th percentile
Listings priced11live market

1987 Catalina used price range

median $18K
$6K$18K$30K

Interquartile range from 11 live listings (full span $5,000 to $59,900). Sources: craigslist, rightboat.

What the market says

A 1987 Catalina typically sells for $35,000, with most boats listed between $25,000 and $70,000 based on 14 current market listings. Price varies primarily by model and length, from the Catalina 30 around $22,500 to larger models reaching $69,900. Condition, equipment, and location within each model range create additional price variation.

Price by length

LengthListingsMedian asking
26 to 32 ft2$12,000
32 to 40 ft2$30,000

Bigger boats of the same year carry higher prices. Match the length to the listing you are weighing.

Most-listed 1987 Catalina models

ModelListingsMedian asking
303$17,500

Where 1987 Catalina boats are listed

CA 3TX 2CO 1SD 1MI 1WI 1VT 1FL 1

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 1987 Catalina 30 worth?

A 1987 Catalina 30 typically lists around $22,500 based on current market data. This represents the entry point for 1987 Catalinas across the available models.

What is the typical price range for a 1987 Catalina?

Current listings span $22,500 to $69,900, with most boats priced between $25,000 and $70,000. The median asking price across all 1987 Catalina models is $35,000.

What affects the value of a 1987 Catalina sailboat?

Model and length drive the largest price differences, with the Catalina 30 starting around $22,500, the Catalina 34 near $29,500, and the Catalina 36 at $35,000. Within each model, condition, rigging upgrades, and engine condition shift asking prices.

How do different 1987 Catalina models compare in price?

The Catalina 30 averages $22,500, the Catalina 34 runs around $29,500, and the Catalina 36 lists near $35,000 based on current inventory. Boats in the 32 to 40 ft range cluster around $30,000.

Looking at a specific 1987 Catalina?

Paste the listing and we'll cut a full Deal Report: fair value versus these comps, engine risk, recall and HIN check, ownership cost, inspection checklist, and a negotiation script. $49, written by an independent analyst.

Get the Deal Report →