For Sale 1988 Catalina 36 “Hotel Catalina” – $55,000

“Hotel Catalina” is a turn-key vessel that has benefited from extensive professional upgrades and consistent maintenance over the last decade. A recent marine survey was completed in March 2026, and the boat is actively campaigned in local Southern California races, including the 2026 Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race. This boat is dialed in for both competitive club racing and comfortable coastal cruising.

Performance & Sail Wardrobe

The sail inventory is optimized for the light-to-medium airs of the West Coast, featuring a brand-new headsail for the 2024 season.

  • J1 (155%): 2024 UK Sails ($5,000) – Excellent condition
  • J2 (135%): 2016 Hyde Sails ($2,000)
  • Mainsail: 2019 Precision Sails ($2,000)
  • A2 Asymmetric Spinnaker: 2020 Precision Sails with dousing socks ($2,000)

Cruising & Racing Ready

The boat is equipped with a removable bowsprit for the A2 and a whisker pole for wing-on-wing trade wind sailing. The interior has been modernized with USB lighting fixtures and a high-capacity 400Ah lithium battery bank, making it a capable “off-grid” weekender at Catalina Island.

Last 10 years Key Upgrades

Year Investment Key Upgrades
2026 $8,500 Full Standing Rigging Replacement
2025 $8,250 New Dodger, Fuel Tank replacement, and Engine overhaul (Heat Exchanger, Water Pump, Alternator, Electrical Panel/Harness)
2024 $2,000 New Force 10 Galley Stove
2023 $9,000 Haul-out: New Shaft, Max Prop installation, and PSS Dripless Seal
2022 $4,500 Lithium Bank upgrade (400Ah total), Bowsprit setup, Secondary Winches
2021 $4,800 Whisker Pole, New Deck Organizers/Clutches, and Main Electrical Panel
2020 $3,100 B&G Zeus 2 Electronics (Helm & Nav), Water Heater, and initial Lithium migration
2019 $4,500 Below-deck Autopilot, Rebuilt Transmission, Fusion Stereo

Pricing & Options

While “Hotel Catalina” is ready to sail today, the following offshore/safety gear is available as optional add-ons to the sale price:

  • Code 0 with Furler: +$2,500
  • 6-Person Liferaft: +$1,500
  • EPIRB: +$750
  • Spare Anchor + Ground Tackle: +$400
  • Note: The Dinghy is not included in the sale.

This is a rare opportunity to own a pedigree cruiser-racer where all the “hard work” of the 10-year maintenance cycle has already been completed.

Investment Details

  • 2026: $8,500

    • 02/23/2026: standing rigging replacement – $8,548

  • 2025: $8,250

    • 01/20/2025: fuel tank replacement – $1,000
    • 04/06/2025: M25XPB – new heat exchanger ($500), new water pump ($500), new solenoid ($50), new alternator ($700) – $1,750
    • 08/23/2025: new dodger – $4,500
    • 10/26/2025: new engine electrical panel + harness – $900

  • 2024: $2,000

    • 02/17/2024: new force 10 stove – $2,000

  • 2023: $9,000

    • 06/13/2023: haul out with new shaft ($5,801.33) + install of max prop ($3,200) + new PSS dripless – $9,001

  • 2022: $4,500

    • 01/30/2022: added 2 x 100Ah lithium batteries (now 400Ah total) – $1,500
    • 02/12/2022: removable bowsprit setup – $729
    • 03/14/2022: secondary winches setup – $1,500
    • 06/26/2022: lift crane – $600
    • 11/20/2022: new usb cabin light fixtures – $200

  • 2021: $4,800

    • 02/13/2021: new deck organizer + clutches – $400
    • 06/29/2021: new whisker pole for wing on wing sailing – $2,700
    • 07/10/2021: cunningham – $200
    • 10/23/2021: new boat electric panel – $1,500

  • 2020:

    • 01/01/2020: spinnaker + sock – $2,000
    • 02/01/2020: new water heater – $
    • 02/15/2020: water tanks level setup – $100
    • 05/30/2020: 2 x 100Ah lithium batteries – $2,000
    • 06/15/2020: b&g zeus 2 install at helm and navigation table – $1,000

  • 2019:

    • 02/01/2019: new mainsail – $2,000
    • 03/29/2019: below deck autopilot setup – $3,000
    • 06/09/2019: fusion stereo – $500
    • 09/30/2019: transmission rebuilt – $1,000