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This recent update of an extraordinarily popular 18-year-old design is a good all-around boat. owners’ main complaint is with interior woodwork..

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Now the largest manufacturer of sailboats in the US, Catalina Yachts was formed in 1970, two years after founder Frank Butler was fired by the company to which he sold his first boatbuilding business.

Butler was the owner of a machine shop that provided parts for the aircraft industry when he began sailing at age 30. In 1961 he got the boatbuilding bug and formed Wesco Marine, soon changing the name to Coronado Yachts.

He successfully introduced the Coronado 25 in 1964, and sold the company to the Whitaker Corp. in 1968. A year later he was unemployed, and prohibited by a no-compete agreement from forming another company for two years.

With the expiration of the agreement in 1970 he established Catalina Yachts; introduced the Catalina 22, of which more than 15,500 have been sold; and began a steady ascent to the top of the industry.

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The company’s 700 employees occupy more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space at two plants in California, and a third in Florida, purchased from Morgan Yachts. Butler still manages the daily affairs of the company, and continues to act as “warranty coordinator.” He is assisted by chief designer and engineer Gerry Douglas, and Sharon Day, director of marketing, both of whom are now co-owners.

Catalina’s model lines range from the 8-foot Sabot to a well-developed line of Catalina and Expedition daysailers to boats with cabins that run the gamut from the Capri 22 to the Catalina 470. The company also builds Nacra catamarans.

Design Like most of the company’s boats, the Catalina 36 was designed by the in-house design team under the direction of Douglas.

“The target market for the 36 is couples and families who primarily weekend and vacation cruise but may be planning some extended cruising,” said Douglas. “They want a boat that is comfortable, offers reasonable performance, and is stable and predicable to handle. The boat suits their budget, and they can add gear for bluewater cruising.”

Like most modern production boats, the 36MKII has a fairly flat sheer, low-profile cabin and short overhangs. Beam is carried well aft to accommodate the double berth in the aft cabin.

“The hull shape has remained the same, since a basic tenet was that the boat would sail in a one-design fleet,” Douglas said. As a consequence, changes to appendages have had little affect on the PHRF rating, which is 140-150, depending upon local fleet handicappers.

The standard fin keel is the same design as on hull #1, though two shoal draft keels have been offered. An optional Scheel keel, which enjoyed limited success, has been replaced by a shoal draft wing keel. On new boats the rudder has been reconfigured as a semi-elliptical blade.

Three different decks have been manufactured but, as Douglas said, “most of the changes are cosmetic or ergonomic and have gone unnoticed. Maybe a customer said that a radius needed to be softened or I noticed things on my boat that I wanted to change.”

The MKII was introduced in August 1994 with hull #1368. Hull #2038 was launched last March.

Construction Catalinas are assembled from three principal moldings—the hull, deck and an interior liner that incorporates the cabin sole and much of the “furniture.” Butler was an early (possibly the first in the US) proponent of this time-saving method.

The hand-laid hull is solid fiberglass. Vinylester resin is used on the outer plies, underneath the gelcoat, because it better resists osmotic blistering than polyester. The balance of the laminate consists of alternating layers of 7.5-ounce cloth, 24-ounce roving and 1.5-ounce chopped strand mat (CSM).

“There’s more knitted than woven roving in current models,” Douglas said, adding that this improves structural integrity.

Hull thickness is 1″ at the centerline and 5/8″ on bottom panels.

The liner is bonded to the hull at all intersections using X-mat tape. Bulkheads are bedded in 3M 5200 and bolted or screwed to the liner.

The hand-laid deck is cored with Baltec AL 600 end-grain balsa; decks on earlier versions were cored with plywood.

The hull/deck joint is an overlapping flange bonded with a fiberglass-reinforced polyester mix and secured with 1/4″ bolts on 6″ centers.

The loads from the lower shrouds are transferred to the hull via tie rods fastened to the chainplates on top and to reinforced areas of the hull at bottom. A common complaint among owners responding to a PS survey is that chainplates leak and require annual inspection or rebedding.

Deck hardware is fastened with machine screws to drilled and tapped aluminum plates bedded in the deck laminate. This method produces a secure fit and avoids dimples on the ceiling of the interior.

The keel is lead with 2% antimony and installed with type 316 stainless steel keel bolts. The fin weighs 6,042 pounds, the wing keel 6,670 pounds.

On Deck Because the 36MKII was designed for cruising by couples and families with children, the deck layout is organized for shorthanded sailing.

The anodized mast is manufactured by Catalina. A Schaeffer 2100 furler is standard. The solid vang and most deck hardware are made by Garhauer Marine. Lewmar winches and hatches are standard. These lower-priced products are fine for their intended use.

The wire upper shrouds and stays are 5/16″; lower shrouds are 1/4″. A split backstay is equipped with adjustable turnbuckles. We would consider adding a backstay adjuster, which would have eliminated headstay sag on our test boat.

Standard running rigging on the boat is Dacron, strong enough and suitable for most owners, but we would consider switching to low-stretch rope.

Primary winches are self-tailing, chromed-bronze Lewmar 48s; halyard winches are self-tailing Lewmar 30s. Both were large enough for the heavy loads we encountered during our test sail.

The tracks for jib and genoa cars are located inboard, near the cabin sides, and outboard on the toerail. During our test sail we found the inboard track to be at least 1′ too short for sailing hard on the breeze with a double reef in the main and shortened headsail.

Standing rigging is led out of the way to the base of the cabin trunk, easing maneuvering along the 17″-wide decks. Coupled with a 1-1/2″ high toerail, and a stainless steel handrail running the length of the cabintop, we always found a handhold. However, stanchions are only 24″ high, 5″ lower than we prefer on an oceangoing yacht. Similarly, the mast pulpit is only 25″ tall.

A taller rig designed to improve performance in light air adds 24″ to the 44′ 9″ standard spar height and $860 to the purchase price, including the cost of larger sails — a deal worth grabbing, we think.

The anchor locker houses two 35-pound anchors and rode, and is designed for installation of a saltwater washdown hose. A Maxwell windlass mounted in the anchor locker is optional.

Ten-inch mooring cleats are located at the bow and stern.

We found the 8′ 8″ cockpit comfortable under sail and at dockside. Seats are 17″ wide and have comfortable 13″ backrests. Though a 42″-diameter destroyer wheel eases steering in heavy winds and seas, it impedes movement forward to the jib sheet or mainsail controls when singlehanding.

When the combination of wind and heel resulted in cushions being tossed around the cockpit, we stowed them below, only to discover that wet, slick cockpit seats make tending sail controls difficult when heeled more than 10°. A better non-skid surface would be safer.

Light and ventilation belowdecks are provided by Lewmar hatches located on the bow, amidships, and over the galley and nav station. The large hatch that vents the aft stateroom is covered by a hinged cockpit seat.

One old 36 we inspected had windows screwed to the outside of the cabin side. We prefer the current method of bedding ports in the cabin sides. However, the windows overlap the fiberglass to which they are bonded by 1-1/2 inches, and few owners reported leaks on newer boats.

A storage area spans the stern and provides access to the steering gear. A propane locker is located in the stern and vented overboard. The port lazarette has adequate space for the storage of deck gear, dock lines and, if properly stowed, an inflatable dinghy.

Belowdecks The accommodation plan is nearly 20 years old and is essentially unchanged, except for “minor changes in storage areas, especially where batteries are located,” Douglas said.

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The saloon measures 13′ 4″ long from the companionway to the forward stateroom, and maximum headroom is 6′ 5″. The combination of light- colored composite countertops and wood cabinetry, opening ports and hatches, and two portlights in the hull contribute to a sense of spaciousness.

The galley is located to port at the foot of the companionway, aft of a U-shaped dinette that seats four. (An L-shaped dinette with fold-down table also is available.) Forward to port is the head, which can be accessed from the saloon or the forward stateroom. The V-berth measures 90″ wide at the head and 84″ on centerline.

A second stateroom below the cockpit is accessed from a door in the port quarter. The nav station sits opposite the galley, aft of two heavily cushioned seats located to either side of a 25″ x 30″ game table that can double as a dining table or be converted to a 6′ 2″ long berth. Each chair has storage in its base.

“That table has been part of the design since hull #1, and was the first of its type in the industry,” said Douglas. “It’s still a good use of the space.”

One owner complained that the dining table mounting bracket is so far off the center of the table that a large person thrown onto the inboard edge could break the table. Another owner added a hinged second leg.

A common complaint among owners concerns interior woodwork. Said one owner, “The joinery is only average, but this isn’t a Hinckley; it’s a production boat.” Cabinet corners frequently do not fit squarely, and one owner reported having to plane drawers until they fit properly.

The galley is an L-shaped affair with a Seaward two-burner propane stove. The counter is 60″ long and 18″ wide when wooden panels are placed over the double sinks. A 22″ deep dry locker would benefit from the addition of a shelf and storage containers.

The 22″ x 26″ chart table is too small for full-sized NOAA charts but suitable for folded charts or chart kits.

The owner of our test boat echoed two common complaints about the heavily upholstered nav station chair, which is mounted on a swinging stainless steel bracket.

“The lock doesn’t always hold the chair securely under the table on a starboard tack,” he said, “and the chair blocks access to the aft stateroom and also intrudes into the passageway when occupied.”

“The nav station chair has been changed as a result of complaints about the stability of early models,” Douglas said. “Current boats have a bronze bearing on the seat swivel, and a stronger spring. And the backrest can be easily removed by those who are unhappy with the space it takes amidships.”

Catalina 36 MK II

The nav station bulkhead is large enough for mounting a VHF radio, GPS, stereo and instruments. The switch panel is hinged; wires are easily accessible and color-coded.

Newer boats have a second electrical panel located at the nav station, equipped with a Perko master switch for the engine and DC power.

Headroom at the forward end of the aft stateroom is 5′ 10″, and elbow room is adequate. The stern bunk is a whopping 78″ wide and 80″ long. However, there’s minimal clearance betweenthe bunk cushions and the bottom of the cockpit—only 16”. A hanging locker is wide enough for four sets of clothes, and storage is in four tiny drawers.

The head is essentially unchanged from early models, other than the addition of a sump in the shower. It measures 50″ x 36″ and is furnished with a large cabinet and mirror. A shower seat is forward of the sink.

The diesel engine is accessed by removing the companionway steps and panels in the aft stateroom. Reaching the port side of the engine is a difficult chore. The fuel tank is under the aft berth. All of the tanks have inspection ports.

Performance We tested a three-year-old MKII with a tall rig on a blustery winter day on Puget Sound, and were impressed with its performance in winds of 15-30 knots.

The standard-issue sails showed signs of use, since this owner sails 60-70 days a year. The test boat was also loaded for cruising with two kayaks lashed atop the cabin, a towed dinghy, barbeque, propane tank, and outboard motor mounted on the stern rail.

In wind speeds of 16 knots true and a one-foot chop on the quarter, we sailed at 5.7 knots under full main alone. This was good speed, with a tacking angle of about 110°.

Then, sailing upwind with the full main and 135% genoa, boatspeed varied between 5.5 and 6 knots. When we reefed the main she flattened out to approximately 15° of heel, her best attitude, and speed increased to 6.2 knots. Our tacking angle with the genoa up was about 100° —not stellar, but not abnormal, either.

Next we tucked in a second reef in the main, shortened the jib to 105%, and with water coming over the bow we watched speed increase to 7.1 knots. At one point the speedo recorded 7.6 knots on the beat. She slowed to 6.2 knots when we pinched her closer to 40°. Footing off to a broad reach, our speed increased to 8-8.5 knots, a knot faster than theoretical hull speed.

With sails balanced, we also tested the Autohelm 4000 on a reach in 20-25 knots of wind and found that the boat tracks well.

The 36 MKII performs as well as owners say, but could be improved with better-cut standard sails and a backstay adjuster.

The standard engine is a four-cylinder Universal 35B diesel. Fuel consumption is estimated to be 0.8 gallons per hour at 2200 RPM. When we doused sails in 25-knot gusts the diesel easily held the boat into the wind. The boat responds quickly to the wheel under power, as we discovered while poking in and out of fingers docks in a marina.

Conclusions Based on input received from more than 60 Catalina 36 owners who responded to a PS survey circulated by Phil Herring at Catalinaowners.com, we consider them a savvy bunch who understand the strengths and shortcomings of their boats.

These owners consider their boats to be structurally sound, seaworthy, and “fast enough.” They don’t suffer from expectations of Hinckley quality. We note that three 36 owners have circumnavigated the world, without incident according to the company.

“They don’t mind not having that extra layer of varnish or wood plugs in holes,” as Douglas says, “and they like to tinker on their boats. I like to think that we’ve given them a stable platform on which they can safely sail.”

Our test boat gets more-than-average use by a family that includes three teenagers, and it still looks fit. The boat also suffers some of the shortcomings of joinery assembled in a large manufacturing facility.

An excellent 78-page owner’s manual includes schematics of all of the boat’s operating systems, locations of through-hulls, a complete parts list, even a section on cleaning stains on the upholstery. From an owner’s perspective, this makes working on the boat easier. From Catalina’s perspective, it reduces the number of telephone calls to the customer service department.

The warranty is five years on the structure, and five years for blisters with a depreciating schedule that reduces to 50% in the final year.

Considering the number of 36s built during its 18-year run, and the number of repeat customers among Catalina owners, we think buyers looking for a moderately priced production boat should definitely check out this retooled version.

Also With This Article Click here to view “Owner Comments.”

Contact- Catalina Yachts, 21200 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367; 818/884-7700; www.catalinayachts.com .

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The Catalina 36 Mk1 Sailboat

The Catalina 36 Mk1, a masthead cruising sloop, was designed by Frank Butler and built in the USA by Catalina Yachts. 

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Published Specification for the Catalina 36 Mk1

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with spade rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  36'4" (11.1m)

Waterline Length:  30'3" (9.2m)

Beam:  11'11" (3.6m)

Draft:  5'10" (1.8m)

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop

Displacement:  13,500 lb (6,123 kg)

Designer:  Frank Butler

Builder:  Catalina Yachts (USA)

Published Design Ratios for the Catalina 36 Mk1

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  15.4

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  44.4

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  218

4. Comfort Ratio:  24.0

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   2.0

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Catalina 36 Mk1

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The Catalina 36 sailboat, based on the published design ratios, would theoretically have the following sailing characteristics:

  • Sail Area/Displacement Ratio (15.4) : This ratio is slightly below 16, indicating that the Catalina 36 might be considered marginally underpowered. This could mean that it may not reach its maximum potential speed as quickly or as easily as boats with a higher ratio. However, it also suggests that the boat might be easier to handle, especially for less experienced sailors.
  • Ballast/Displacement Ratio (44.4) : This ratio is above 40, suggesting that the Catalina 36 is a stiffer, more powerful boat that can stand up well to the wind. However, this ratio doesn't account for the location of the ballast. If the ballast is located in a shallow draft keel, the boat might be less stiff than if the ballast were in a bulb at the foot of its keel.
  • Displacement/Length Ratio (218) : This ratio falls within the range of Moderate Displacement, suggesting that the Catalina 36 has a good balance between stability and speed. It should be able to maintain a reasonable speed without requiring an excessive amount of sail area.
  • Comfort Ratio (24.0) : This ratio indicates that the Catalina 36 is associated with a motion similar to a coastal cruiser. This suggests that the boat should provide a relatively comfortable ride in most conditions, although it might not be as comfortable in heavy seas as boats with a higher comfort ratio.
  • Capsize Screening Formula (2.0) : This value indicates that the Catalina 36 has blue water capability and should be relatively stable and safe during ocean passages from this aspect.

It's important to note that these ratios are theoretical and provide a general idea of a boat's performance and comfort. They don't take into account other factors that can influence a boat's behavior, such as its hull shape, rigging design, and the skill of its crew.

For example, the Ballast/Displacement Ratio doesn't consider the location of the ballast, which can significantly affect a boat's stiffness.

Similarly, Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio favors heavy displacement, narrow-beamed vessels with long overhangs, so modern light-displacement, beamy cruisers with plumb bows might not score well on this ratio even though they may have good bluewater capability.

Therefore, while these ratios can be useful for comparing different boats, they should be used in conjunction with other information and not as the sole basis for evaluating a boat's suitability for a particular purpose.

Your questions answered...

What design options were available for buyers of the Catalina 36 sailboat?

The Catalina 36 had several design options available for buyers. These included different keel options (standard fin keel and optional shoal draft wing keel), and rig options (standard and tall rig). The tall rig was approximately 2.0 ft higher than the standard rig and was offered as an option for sailing in areas with light winds.

Did any alternative versions of the Catalina 36 sailboat become available during its production run?

Yes, the Catalina 36 Mark II was introduced in 1994 and had a larger cockpit, different cabin ports, a walk-through transom, along with a new deck and interior design.

Were any later Mks of the Catalina 36 sailboat produced, and if so how did they differ from their predecessors?

The Catalina 36 Mark II was the later version produced after the original Catalina 36. It used the same hull design and rig, but had a larger cockpit, different cabin ports, a walk-through transom, and a new deck and interior design.

What is the development history of the Catalina 36 sailboat?

The Catalina 36 was first built in 1982 and was designed by Frank Butler and Gerry Douglas. A Mark II version was introduced in 1994 and produced until 2005. The design was replaced in the line by the Catalina 375 in 2008. The Catalina 36 was built by Catalina Yachts in the United States, with 2305 built in total.

What other popular cruising sailboats were designed by the designer of the Catalina 36 sailboat?

Frank Butler, one of the designers of the Catalina 36, also designed other popular cruising sailboats such as the Catalina 22, Catalina 25, Catalina 27, and Catalina 30.

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Founded by Frank Butler. In sheer numbers sold, Catalina Yachts is certainly the most successful builder of sailboats ever in the US, and possibly the world. Time line extract from the company’s website: July 1969-Catalina’s first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats if all goes well. March 1970-Catalina’s second model, the Catalina 27, is introduced following the success of the Catalina 22. December 1974-Catalina’s third model, the Catalina 30, is introduced; the trend-setting design is an immediate sales success and wins its class in the Newport to Ensenada Race. February 1975-The Catalina 22 exceeds Frank Butler’s hopes to build 100 boats when hull number 5,000 is completed. August 1979-The “International Friendship Regatta” is held in Japan; 4 U.S. and 10 Japanese crews compete in Coronado 15s. February 1980-SAIL Magazine names the Catalina 22 “trailerable boat of the decade.” March 1980-The Catalina 38 is selected as the match-racing boat for Congressional Cup by the Long Beach Yacht Club; Dennis Durgan wins. September 1980-Catalina 22 hull number 10,000 is completed. C22s are being built at Catalina’s East and West Coast plants in England, Australia, and Canada. January 1982-Patrick Childress completes a 2 1/2 year, singlehanded circumnavigation in his Catalina 27. July 1982-The first Catalina 36 is completed at the Woodland Hills, Ca., plant. March 1983-Mainsheet Magazine issue no. 1 is published, quickly growing to over 100 pages and 10,000 Catalina owner subscribers. May 1984-Catalina acquires Morgan Yachts in Largo, Fl., which becomes the Morgan Division of Catalina, specializing in cruising and charter boats and building many Catalina models on the East Coast. May 1985-Catalina 27 hull number 6,000 is built in Woodland Hills, making the C-27 the largest class of keelboats in the world. October 1987-Catalina 30 hull number 5,000 is completed. Catalina 30s are being built at the East and West Coast plants, as well as in Canada and England. November 1987-Singlehanded sailor Shane St. Clair sails his Capri 18 from Oxnard, Ca., to Hawaii in 28 days. July 1988-Billy Peterson supervises the installation of the largest (70 ft.)Computerized sail-plotting and cutting machine in the U.S. at the Woodland Hills, California plant. August 1988-Coronado 15 skipper Alison Jolly becomes the first woman to skipper in the Olympics; she wins a gold medal in the women’s 470 Class. January 1989-The first Catalina 42 is built. 100 hulls are delivered in the first year, breaking U.S. production records. February 1990-Catalina 22 hull number 15,000 is delivered. March 1990-The Catalina 37 is selected for the Congressional Cup, the first time a fleet of 11 has been designed and built especially for the Congressional Cup. Chris Dickson wins. September 1990-Catalina 30 hull number 6,000 is completed, setting a new keel-boat production record. July 1991-The first Catalina 28 is built. August 1991-Catalina’s Morgan Division completes Procyon, a 65-foot test boat for new concepts in yacht design and construction for Olaf Harken and Procyon Inc. November 1992-Catalina’s Morgan Division introduces the Morgan 38, the first all-new Morgan model in a decade. December 1992-The Catalina 270 is unveiled, replacing the C-27 and wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” awards. February 1993-The Catalina 320 is introduced at the first “Sail Expo” and is enthusiastically received by new owners. February 1994-The Catalina 400 is introduced at “Sail Expo,” the only twin-wheel boat built in the U.S.; it’s the hit of the show. February 1994-The Capri 16.5 introduced at “Sail Expo,” a beach launchable performance sailing dinghy for sailors with a wide range of ages and skills May 1994-The Catalina 250 is introduced as the first water ballast trailerable sailboat from Catalina. January 1995-Frank Butler receives SAIL’S Industry Award for Leadership for “building boats that are “straightforward, offer price for value, are solid and honest”…“With a product analogous to the Ford in the car business, Catalina Yachts has allowed vast numbers of people to experience sailing, considering both the skill level and financial wherewithal of potential sailors, that might not have been able to otherwise, thus radically changing the sport of sailing over the past 25 years.” January 1995-The Catalina 22 markII is introduced with re-designed and enlarged deck and new interior. February 1995-The Catalina 22 is named as one of five charter members to Sailboat Hall of Fame. March 1995-The Catalina 36 mark II wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” awards. April 1995-Catalina 250 Hull number 100 is built in Woodland Hills. May 1995-Catalina 42 hull number 500 is built in Woodland Hills. February 1996-The Catalina 34 markII is introduced with re-designed and enlarged deck, transom and interior. March 1996-The Catalina 28 mark II wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” awards. April 1996-The Catalina 380 is introduced as reflection of the priorities expressed by experienced sailing couples and families. November 1996-Catalina 400 Hull number 100 is built in Largo, Florida January 1997-The Catalina 380 wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s Mid-Size Cruising“Boat of the Year” award. January 1998-The Catalina 470 is introduced January 1999- Catalina inaugurates the Catalina Cruisers Hall of Fame to honor the Catalina owners’ who have made notable voyages aboard their boats. February 1999-The Catalina 310 is introduced and wins Cruising World Magazine’s Pocket Cruiser “Boat of the Year” award. February 2000-The Catalina 310 is selected by Sail Magazine and it’s readers as one of the Top 10 sailboats for 2000 December 2000 -Catalina 36 Hull number 2000 is built in Woodland Hills, CA. September 2001-The Catalina Capri 22 is updated and is selected by Sail Magazine and it’s readers as one of the Top 10 sailboats for 2001. May 2001 -Catalina 14.2 Hull number 5000 is built in Woodland Hills, CA January 2002-The Catalina 350 is introduced to enthusiastic reviews and results in 100 boats sold the first model year. July 2002-The Catalina Expo 12.5 and 14.2 are introduced as particularly easy to sail for both younger and older sailors. September 2002 -Catalina Capri 22 Hull number 1000 is built in Woodland Hills, CA Catalina manufacturers ID: CTY

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Catalina 36 mk ii

The catalina 36 mk ii is a 36.33ft masthead sloop designed by frank butler/gerry douglas and built in fiberglass by catalina yachts between 1994 and 2005..

The Catalina 36 mk ii is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Model Catalina 36 mk ii
Length 36.33 ft
Beam 11.92 ft
Draft 5.83 ft
Country United states (North America)
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Sail area / displ. 15.72
Ballast / displ. 44.44 %
Displ. / length 217.73
Comfort ratio 23.98
Capsize 2.01
Hull type Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 30.25 ft
Maximum draft 5.83 ft
Displacement 13500 lbs
Ballast 6000 lbs
Hull speed 7.37 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 555 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 320.63 sq.ft
Sail area main 234 sq.ft
I 44.75 ft
J 14.33 ft
P 39 ft
E 12 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 35 HP
Fuel capacity 25 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 72 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

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Designer Frank Butler/Gerry Douglas
First built 1994
Last built 2005
Number built 0 ??

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Highly Customized, Beautiful Catalina 36

Tortuga Verde  is a very special, highly customized Catalina 36.   Her knowledgeable and attentive owner has completed a long list of well thought out upgrades over the past several years.   She has been converted to a cutter rig with a removable inner forestay that allows an optional staysail to be flown in heavy weather.   Her beautiful canvas, two large staterooms, spacious galley, enormous head and custom davits make this a very desirable, turn key vessel.  She is equipped with a shoal draft 4'2" wing Keel. 

Take a look at the full specs for complete details. 

Highlights Include:

  • 48' 6" Custom Mast height-  Perfect for the Gulf Coast!
  • Removable Inner Forestay with Staysail to Rig As A Cutter
  • B&G Vulcan 9" Touchscreen plotter w/ Wind and Depth (NEW 2018)
  • Autopilot, Radar, SSB, and multiple VHF's
  • 16,500 BTU Air Conditioning (NEW 2018)
  • Mast and Boom Awlgripped and Rewired w/ All New Running Rigging (NEW 2018)
  • Custom Arch with Davits, Wind Gen, Solar and Radar. 
  • Full Cockpit Canvas in Very Good Condition 
  • Stackpack Mainsail storage (NEW 2018)
  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/ Sock
  • Beautiful Green Hull

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1988 Catalina 36

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Catalina 36 offers unparalleled comfort in a 36' space.  Entertain your family and friends in the spacious cushioned cockpit with folding teak table.  Down below offers plenty of space around the U-shaped dinette and leather cushioned settee with custom folding table.  Opposite from the dinette are two additional cushioned seats and a center coffee table. Excellent 6'5" headroom in the salon.   Sleeps 4 in 2 private cabins and 2-3 more on convertible salon settees. She features fantastic ventilation the many upgraded stainless steel ports and overhead hatches, 2 dorades and 3 12v fans.

16,500 BTU Webasto Air Conditioning with Soft Start.  Can be run off Honda 2200w portable generator (NEW 2018- Generator not included)

Spacious cushioned cockpit

Cockpit teak folding table

6' 5" interior headroom

Beautiful teak interior

Salon U-shaped settee with green leather cushions

Custom folding teak table serves salon U-shaped settee

Salon double green leather cushioned seats aside table

Forward private master cabin with v-berth custom innerspring mattress

Aft private guest cabin with queen berth and settee

Private head with wand shower, vanity, shower seat, marine head

Shower sump system (NEW 2018)

Manual Jabsco Head (NEW 2018)

Plenty of fresh air ventilation flows through salon and cabins

Stainless steel ports and overhead hatches

Two dorades

Three 12 volt cabin fans

All LED and fluorescent lighting

Fully equipped U-shaped galley every gourmet chef or casual cook will enjoy.  The efficient Frigoboat refrigeration works wonderfully. Propane stove and ample storage for non perishables to keep your sailors well fed along any cruise.

U-shaped galley with plenty of countertop work space

Frigoboat refrigerator with compressor and thru-hull keel cooler (NEW evaporator 2018)

Seaward propane gimballed 2 burner range and oven

Sharp half pint microwave

Double stainless steel sinks

Hot/cold freshwater

Manual salt/fresh water at galley sink

PUR 5 gallon watermaker (currently pickled, cannot test operation)

5 gallon propane tank and spare tank with remote solenoid

Large capacity of dry storage for nonperishable food, cookware

Magma BBQ (NEW 2017)

ELECTRONICS:

  COCKPIT HELM:

B&G Vulcan V9 GPS/MFD (NEW 2018)

B&G  Wind and Depth displayed on MFD (NEW 2018)

8" Ritchie compass

Standard Horizon handheld VHF radio

NAVIGATION STATION:

SITEX T-150 12 mile range radar with closed array dome

Garmin 72 handheld GPS

SEA 235 single side band radio

SEA 156 VHF radio

Ritchie 4" compass at chart table

EPIRB with current registration

ACR EPIRB (NEW 2017)

ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS:

SONY AM/FM radio with speakers in cabin and cockpit

SAILS AND RIGGING

This unique cutter rigged Catalina 36 with lower mast height (48' 6" rather than standard 50') and a removable inner forestay offers plenty of sail area and additional cruising flexibility to explore intracoastal waterways, canals, inland bays and rivers with lower bridge clearance.

Mast and boom unstepped, and refurbished with Awlgrip Paint (NEW 2018)

Stackpack mainsail storage system (NEW 2018)

All new in mast wiring (NEW 2018)

Chainplates replaced (NEW 2018)

Lifelines replaced (NEW 2018)

All Running rigging and halyards Replaced (NEW 2018)

Full battened loose footed mainsail

135% Genoa with green sun guard on Furlex 2000 roller furler

90% Staysail with green sun guard/ Hank on

Cruising asymmetrical spinnaker w/ sock

Small anchor steadying sail

2 Lewmar 46 2 speed self-tailing primary winches

2 Lewmar 40 2 speed self-tailing secondary winches

1 Lewmar 30 self-tailing halyard winch

1 Lewmar 30 secondary halyard winch

Standing rigging inspected in 2018, reported to be in very good condition

Two double line clutches (NEW 2018)

Solid electrical systems built for long range worry-free cruising.

Blue Seas 12/120V breaker panel (NEW 2018)

4 Grp 31 AGM house batteries

2 Grp 24 AGM 90 amp. start batteries

High Output 90A engine alternator

Spare 90A alternator

100W solar panel

  • KISS wind generator

BlueSea Systems 8248 DC Multimeter voltage monitor

Charge controller for solar panel and wind generator

  • Xantrex multistage 20 amp battery charger

SINERGEX pure sine 1500 inverter

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

Universal M25XPB diesel fresh water cooled engine, Replaced in 1999 w/ 4,007 hours

Hurth transmission 2:1 ratio

Cutlass Bearing (NEW 2018)

2 in-line Racor fuel filters

Dripless thru-hull shaft bearing

Heat Exchanger, fresh and raw water pumps, thermostat, hoses and gauge senders replaced.  (NEW 2018)

Aluminum 32 gallon fuel tank

Remote fuel pump and engine fuel pump

3 blade bronze propeller 12x15

30 gallon fresh water tank in bow

25 gallon and 15 gallon fresh water tanks in aft

21 gallon holding tank

PUR watermaker - Not Installed- but conveys with vessel

Jabsco marine manual head (NEW 2017)

Hot/cold pressurized water system

Sea water manual pump to galley sink

DECK AND HULL

Bottom painted (NEW 2018)

Hull waxed (2018)

Clean, dual tone nonskid deck

Wing keel with 4' 2" draft

Double lifelines in stainless steel stanchions (NEW lifelines 2018)

Stainless steel dorade guards

Qwik electric anchor windlass with deck controls w/ wireless remote

Double anchor roller

35# CQR anchor on 75' 3/8 chain and 250' nylon rode

Fortress anchor w/ swivel on 25' 3/8 chain and 150' nylon rode

Salt water washdown for bow (NEW 2018)

Green lined canvas bimini with 3/4 cockpit enclosure

Custom grab handles on dodger frame

Green full dodger with new isinglass

Green canvas mainsail cover

Aluminum mast steps

Large white canvas sunscreen for bow

Large green canvas sunscreen for stern

Forward hatch green canvas cover

Custom dinghy davit with solar panel and wind generator

Outboard engine hoist

Stern folding swim ladder

Stern seats with cushions (NEW 2018)

Edson mount for dinghy outboard (NEW 2018)

(7) Seven new bronze seacocks + thru-hulls (NEW 2018)

(4) Fixed deadlights with new Lexan (NEW 2018)

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You are here, buying used sails, how to calculate sail dimensions.

Hi again Catalina Savants, 

So, I wanted to start another thread about used sails in general, and how to measure/calculate sizes for our boats, as I'm a little confused as to what I've seen online. 

I do plan to actually measure my boat, but from the owners manual, for both Mk I and Mk II, the dimensions of the boat are:

I: 44.75 (Basically, the distance from the top of the mast to the deck) J: 14.33 (Distance from foresail tack at the bow to the base of the mast. This is the foot of the foresail triangle.) P: 39 (Height from boom to top of mast, not needed for foresail calculations.) E: 12 (Length of boom, not needed for foresail calculations)

Okay, so what I'm trying to do is look at used sails, to figure out a.) if they'll fit my boat and b.) if so, what size or percentage of the foretriangle that sail would be.

For example, I'm looking at a Catalina 34 OEM headsail that measures 44.5 luff, 41.8 leech and 19.2 foot with an LP of 18.2 with a #6 luff tape. 

One way I've seen of determining percentage of the foretriangle is to simply divide the foot measurement of the sail by J. In this case, that would be 133%, which is a little big for what I'm looking for.

But if I divide LP by J, another calculation I've seen, it comes to 127%, which is close enough to the 125% that I'm after. 

So, here are my questions:

1. Which is the right way to calculate this?  2. I assume if I get a shorter luff than the 44.75 "I" of our boats, it will fit. Is this a valid assumption? 3. If either of these is the correct way to determine percentage of the foretriangle, then do luff and leech length not figure into the overall size calculation in terms of percentage? It seems like you could have a sail that is technically rated as a 125% based on J or LP, but with a big variance in actual square footage, depending on the length of the leech. Is this correct?

Finally, the sail I'm looking at says it has never been used and is brand new. It is priced at right around $1,000. That's about $3000 less than the quote I got from my sailmaker to make a new one for my boat.

The possibility of that considerable discount is why I'm investigating this. If anyone has experience buying used sails -- I've discovered a number of outlets online, I listed them in my previous post about South East Asia Sails -- I'd love to hear about how it went.   

Thanks in advance,  Joe 

SV SYLBO 1994 Mk 1.5, hull 1337, M35AC San Francisco Bay

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This can be simplified to just comparing the area of triangles, so you just need the formula of base*height/2. 100% is I*J/2. For a genoa with the clew close to the deck you could calculate the area as I*foot/2. For a higher clew you need to use L*LP/2 because the mast is not perpendicular to the foot. Then just divide the area of the sail by the area of the forward triangle for percentage size.

Regarding the luff length, I is the length of the mast from the deck not the length of the forestay. The estimated luff length is 47' according to this: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/catalina-36/?units=imperial , but you need to also know how much space the roller furling hardware takes up to determine the max luff.

Eric Howell Take Five Seattle, WA 1989 MKI Tall Rig #1013 C36/375 IA Webmaster

Thanks, Eric. It seems like the way the sailmakers do it is to divide LP by J to determine overlap. For instance an LP of 17.91 on our boats divided by 14.33 = 1.249, or 125%

Also, here's an interesting tool I came across, a sail overlap calculator:  https://sailingfortuitous.com/jib-calc/#:~:text=It%20uses%20Heron 's%20Formula%20to,make%20it%20a%20tidy%20percent.

Noted on I vs. max luff, thanks for pointing that out.

I plan to haul a 165 ft tape I bought at harbor freight up on my spare jib halyard this weekend, pull it tight and then measure to the tack attachment point on the top of the Schaefer furler. Then I will probably subtract about a foot to make sure I don't buy anything too big. (I will also attach a painter to make sure I can get the halyard back down!)

I also found another good article on the pros and cons of buying used here:  https://www.godownsize.com/things-to-know-buying-used-sails/ They make some very good points. 

And, just to put everything in one place in case someone else reads this thread and wants to look at buying options, here are all the sites I've found:

http://www.minneysyachtsurplus.com/sails.html https://www.secondwindsails.com/ https://www.usedsails.com/ https://baconsails.com/bacon/select_sailboat_API.php https://www.sailexchange.com.au/collections/mainsails?pf_t_luff_length_r... https://mastheadsailinggear.com/used-sails/ https://sailtrader.com/used-sails/ https://sailbritemidwest.com/collections/used-sails Masthead Sailing is particularly interesting. I talked to the owner, and he said he bought all of Catalina's old sail inventory from the California factory a few years back. So he has new Catalina OEM sails that haven't been used. I'm looking at what was a 135 on the Catalina 34 that would be about a 125 on our boats. Price is around $1200 with shipping for a brand new sail. 

All in all I've been finding a lot of options for used out there, and at much more affordable prices. I'll report back if I end up buying something. 

Not sure what they have but our local consignment chandlery has a used sail selection.

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David Lane S/V Grace 88' Catalina 36' Oxnard, Ca  

Thanks, David, I hadn't seen that one. Looks like another good resource to add to the list. 

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Nauticat is a family shipyard founded by the Finnish yachtsman and engineer Pentti Siltala in 1961. The shipyard's history began with the release of the sailing yacht Nauticat 33 in 1961. Over 50 years of operation, the company has built more than 10 models of yachts from 33 to 53 feet. The total circulation was more than 3,000 yachts.

US$97,399. Performance East Inc | Goldsboro, North Carolina. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Nauticat 36 By Condition.

1983 Nauticat 36. US$78,000. Knot 10 Yacht Sales | Oriental, North Carolina. Request Info; 2011 Nauticat 441. US$475,000. US $3,680/mo. ... Nauticat boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a swath of prices from $48,000 on the relatively more affordable end, with costs up to $682,594 for the most extravagant model yachts. ...

The Nauticat 37 is a 36'10" (11.23m) cruising sailboat designed by Siltala Design Office (Finland). She was built between 2002 and 2018 by Nauticat Yachts (Finland). Nauticat 37's main features. Model. Nauticat 37. Hull type. Monohull. Category. Deck saloon cruising sailboat. Sailboat builder.

5.5'. Washington. $86,000. Description: Overview, specifications are available in the attached link. Beautiful Nauticat 36 in very good condition. Nauticats have two helms each with good visibility. Staysail & rigging included. Deeper 54 keel model with cut-away forefoot for better windward performance.

The Nauticat 35 is a 34.92ft masthead sloop designed by Kaj Gustafsson and built in fiberglass by Nauticat - Siltala Yachts since 1986. ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com. We thank them for their encouragements and friendly collaboration.

Water tank: 450 lt. Nauticat 36 of sailing boat from yard Siltala Yachts.

Nauticat 35 is a 34′ 10″ / 10.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Kaj Gustafsson and built by Nauticat - Siltala Yachts starting in 1986. ... Also sold as NAUTICAT 36? Suggest Improvements Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

Image upload Nauticat 36. All our reviews are 100% dependent of the illustrations and specific data elements we have in our database. In our reviews we would like to illustrate the following: The boat as such; The saloon; The galley; The toilet; The cockpit; For sailboats: The keel;

L.O.A., hull 11,23 m 36'84" L.W.L. 10,10 m 33'14" Beam 3,60 m 11'82" Draft 1,85 m 6'07" Displacement, approx. 9,5 tons 20900 lbs Headroom ... This area distinguishes a Nauticat from all other vessels. The visibility is unimpaired to all directions through the aluminium framed safetyglass windows. From the pilothouse there is a com-

475.36 ft² / 44.16 m² ... Thee NAUTICAT 33 was the first boat produced by Siltala and one of the most successful. In 1977 the raised aft deck was offered as an option and a number of other changes were made to this design during it's production run. An updated model, the NAUTICAT 331, was introduced in 1997. ... 2024 sailboatdata.com All ...

S&S #2207. Molds were purchased from Nautor that built an earlier version (SWAN 50MS/NAUTOR 50). The NAUTICAT 521 is an updated version introduced in 1986.

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  1. CATALINA 36

    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

  2. Catalina 36

    The Catalina 36 is a 36.33ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts since 1982. 1766 units have been built. The Catalina 36 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.

  3. Catalina 36

    The Catalina 36 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a raised reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel or wing keel.All fin keel models displace 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) and carry 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) of ballast, while wing keel models displace 14,100 lb ...

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    Founded by Frank Butler. In sheer numbers sold, Catalina Yachts is certainly the most successful builder of sailboats ever in the US, and possibly the world. Time line extract from the company's website: July 1969-Catalina's first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats if all goes well. March 1970-Catalina's second ...

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    Catalina 36 is a 35 ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. For Sale View More . Oak Harbor, WA, US 1984 Catalina C36 $33,900 USD. Gulfport, FL, US ...

  6. Catalina 36 MK II

    Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. ... 1985 catalina 36 mark 1 $31,000 USD. Advertisement. Alameda, CA, US 1995 Catalina Yachts 36 MK2 $64,500 USD. New Bern, NC, US ...

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  8. Catalina 36 MK II

    The fin weighs 6,042 pounds, the wing keel 6,670 pounds. On Deck. Because the 36MKII was designed for cruising by couples and families with children, the deck layout is organized for shorthanded sailing. The anodized mast is manufactured by Catalina. A Schaeffer 2100 furler is standard.

  9. Catalina 36 Mk1

    The Catalina 36 sailboat, based on the published design ratios, would theoretically have the following sailing characteristics: Sail Area/Displacement Ratio (15.4): This ratio is slightly below 16, indicating that the Catalina 36 might be considered marginally underpowered.This could mean that it may not reach its maximum potential speed as quickly or as easily as boats with a higher ratio.

  10. C36 MKII Specs

    36 MK II Specifications Dimensions - LOA: 36'04", LWL: 30'03", Beam: 11'11", Draft: 4'5" (wing keel), 5'10" (fin keel) Displacement - 14,100 (wing keel), 13,500 (fin ...

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    Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 3282. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)

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    Sailboat. Catalina 36 MK II. 1994 • 10.8 m. Founded by Frank Butler. In sheer numbers sold, Catalina Yachts is certainly the most successful builder of sailboats ever in the US, and possibly the world. Time line extract from the company's website: July 1969-Catalina's first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA.

  14. Catalina 36 boats for sale

    1990 Catalina 36. US$60,122. White Whale Yachtbrokers | Hoorn, Netherlands. Request Info. <. 1. >. Find Catalina 36 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Catalina boats to choose from.

  15. Catalina 36 mk ii

    The Catalina 36 mk ii is a 36.33ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler/Gerry Douglas and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1994 and 2005. ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com. We thank them for their encouragements and friendly collaboration.

  16. 1988 Catalina 36 36 Boats for Sale

    Crew Heads: -. The Catalina 36 offers unparalleled comfort in a 36' space. Entertain your family and friends in the spacious cushioned cockpit with folding teak table. Down below offers plenty of space around the U-shaped dinette and leather cushioned settee with custom folding table.

  17. Buying used sails, how to calculate sail dimensions

    This can be simplified to just comparing the area of triangles, so you just need the formula of base*height/2. 100% is I*J/2. For a genoa with the clew close to the deck you could calculate the area as I*foot/2. For a higher clew you need to use L*LP/2 because the mast is not perpendicular to the foot.

  18. Catalina 36 boats for sale

    1984 Catalina 36. $33,900. ↓ Price Drop. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 | Private Seller. <. 1. >. Find 23 Catalina 36 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Catalina boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader!

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    Radio Moscow: circa 1968. February 11, 2014. Many thanks to David Firth, who is kindly sharing shortwave radio recordings he made on his reel-to-reel recording equipment in the late 1960's. Firth is uncovering and digitizing these recordings as time allows. We are grateful for this recording of Radio Moscow, which Firth recorded in 1968. Click ...

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    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length.

  23. nauticat 36 sailboatdata

    Review of Nauticat 36. Basic specs.. The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Ford diesel engine at 80.0 hp (59 kW), which gives a max speed about 8.8 knots. The transmissio