36' Catalina 36

Well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded 1990 Catalina 36 MkI with the desirable shoal draft keel and standard rig, currently located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay. This boat has been actively sailed and continually improved over the past several years. She's ready to cruise and comes with a long list of recent upgrades.

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Specs:
- Model: Catalina 36 MkI
- Year: 1990
- Length: 36'4" (11.07m)
- Beam: 11'11" (3.63m)
- Draft: 4'5" (1.35m) shoal draft
- Rig: Standard
- Sleeping: 2 berths plus convertible main saloon table
- Engine: Universal M25 diesel (replaced 2017)
- Fuel Tank: 32 gallons
- Water Tank: 72 gallons
- Location: North East, Maryland

Additional Features
- Two 100-watt solar panels mounted on bimini, with a solar controller
- Horizon 500 12V windlass
- Plow anchor with chain rode and swivel shackle
- 220 amp-hour battery bank with Renogy battery monitor
- Upgraded shower in head
- Refrigeration in working condition
- Cockpit cushions
- Cockpit speakers speakers
- Lewmar folding wheel helm
- Folding teak cockpit table
- Gimbaled propane stove
- Foam mattress toppers in V-berth and aft cabin
- Four fans throughout the cabin
- Bulbs replaced with LED
- Under cabinet lighting in cabin and head

Repairs and Upgrades:
- Teak re-sanded and 4 coats of cetol (2025)
- Mast boot sealed (2025)
- New propane tank (2025)
- Rub rail replaced (2025)
- Bottom paint (2025)
- Masthead light and wiring replaced (2024)
- New stern light (2024)
- Jabsco head pump replaced (2024)
- Roller furling 135% Genoa (new 2024)
- Stainless steel prop shaft and cutlass bearing replaced (2024)
- Raymarine wheel autopilot installed (2023)
- Freshwater pump replaced (2023)
- All portlights replaced (2022)
- Bilge pump replaced (2022)
- Standing rigging replaced (2020)
- Stem fitting replaced (2020)
- Halyards replaced (2020)
- Raymarine wind vane and transducer with updated wiring to masthead (2020)
- Coaxial radio cable replaced to masthead (2020)
- Two of three deck hatches replaced (2020), trapezoid hatch is crazed
- Universal M25 diesel engine replaced (2017)

And many many more

Known Cosmetic Notes:
- Typical gelcoat fading for age, most noticeable near the forward trapezoid hatch (See pic)
- Minor gelcoat spider cracks near rub rail (cosmetic only)
- A few gelcoat chips in isolated areas
- Topsides could use polishing
- Mainsail is functional but old
- Interior cushions are in serviceable condition; some missing button covers
- Minor residual oil stains in bilge from previous engine

This Catalina 36 is a solid, reliable coastal cruiser with major systems updated and many comfort upgrades for weekend or extended cruising. She sails regularly and is turn-key for the season.