1986 Chris-Craft 38' (11.58 m) 381 Catalina
Algonac, Michigan, United States
1986 Chris Craft 381 Catalina - Freshwater Cruiser with Upgrades! Spacious, comfortable, and loaded with recent updates, this 1986 Chris Craft 381 Catalina offers a fantastic blend of liveaboard comfort and cruising capability. Always a freshwater boat, she features a classic dual stateroom layout..
- Aft Cabin
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CCHEJ318L586
- Stock #: B3414
$ 34,999 USD
€ 30,096 Euros
$ 48,441 CAD
£ 25,991 GBP
Description
Just Reduced! 1986 Chris Craft 381 Catalina - Freshwater Cruiser with Upgrades! Includes Heated Storage!!
Spacious, comfortable, and loaded with recent updates, this 1986 Chris Craft 381 Catalina offers a fantastic blend of liveaboard comfort and cruising capability. Always a freshwater boat, she features a classic dual stateroom layout and has benefitted from several thoughtful upgrades, including fresh canvas and interior improvements.
Layout & Accommodations:
- The 381 Catalina is renowned for its wide-beam, aft-cabin design, offering exceptional interior space for her length. The master stateroom is located aft and features a walkaround king berth, abundant storage, and an ensuite head with separate shower and tub. Forward, the guest stateroom includes a queen berth, closet space, and direct access to a second head.
- The salon is open and inviting, with large windows for natural light, generous headroom, and comfortable seating - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The galley-down layout features full-size appliances, ample counter space, and cabinetry that makes extended cruising or full-time living a breeze.
Notable Features & Upgrades:
- Always freshwater-kept
- Newer Stamoid canvas and enclosure
- Three zone air conditioning/heat
- Generator
- Two private staterooms with separate heads w/ VacuFlush Toilets
- Fully equipped galley with stove, oven, refrigerator, and microwave
- Spacious aft deck ideal for entertaining
- Classic Chris Craft styling with solid construction
- Extra 25 gallon Water Tank
- Electric Window Vent for great airflow
Whether you're looking for a floating getaway, liveaboard, or weekend cruiser, this 381 Catalina delivers the space, comfort, and reliability that made her one of Chris Craft's most popular models.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CCHEJ318L586
Stock #: B3414
LOA: 38' (11.58 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1986
Beam: 14'
Draft Min: 3'
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Bridge Clearance: 11' 7''
Fuel Tank: 410 Gallons (1552.02 Liters)
Fresh Water: 90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)
Holding Tank: 75 Gallons (283.91 Liters)
Dry Weight: 21600
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Crusaders
- Engine Model: 454
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 350.00
- Power KW: 261.00
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 950.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Crusaders
- Engine Model: 454
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 350.00
- Power KW: 261.00
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 950.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Doug Glendening, CPYB.
We look forward to working with you!
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
24400 Jefferson Ave.
St. Clair Shores MI 48080 USA
Toll Free: 1-866-490-5297
Email: sales@jbys.com
Website: https://jbys.com/our-locations/st-clair-shores-office-hq/
Our headquarters and main office is centered on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The showroom and award-winning service facility is located at Jefferson Beach Marina on Lake St. Clair. Jefferson Beach Marina is full service and has 774 slips with access to 30- and 100-ton travel lifts. The marina offers outdoor and indoor heated storage and has slips to accommodate yachts as large as 130′ in length.
Doug Glendening, CPYB
Sales Professional
24400 Jefferson Ave.
St. Clair Shores MI 48080 USA
Office: 1-866-490-5297 x125
Toll Free: 1-866-490-5297
Cell: 1-586-703-5779
Email: dglendening@jbys.com
Doug grew up on the water and has spent most of his life in, on, and around boats. After nearly 20 years in the insurance industry, he chose to turn a lifelong passion into a career and transitioned into yacht sales in 2006. He holds a 100 Ton USCG License and brings real-world boating knowledge, sound judgment, and steady guidance to every transaction.
Specializing in the Great Lakes market, Doug works with both new and brokerage vessels and understands the unique considerations that come with freshwater boating, seasonal use, and long-term ownership. During the summer months, Doug and his wife live aboard their classic Chris-Craft Commander, giving him firsthand perspective on the lifestyle his clients are pursuing—or moving on from.
Doug’s approach is relationship-driven and built on trust, experience, and clear communication. Whether helping buyers find the right boat or guiding sellers through a successful sale, he goes beyond the transaction to ensure his clients feel confident, informed, and supported—so they can focus on enjoying the boating life.