1985 Catalina 36' (10.97 m) 36 Tall Rig
Chesapeake City, Maryland, United States
Wave Walker
1985 Catalina 36 Tall Rig – A proven Chesapeake Bay cruiser offering comfort and performance. Tall Rig improves light-air sailing. Spacious two-cabin layout, large cockpit, walk-through transom, and Yanmar diesel. Priced at $36,000, she’s an exceptional value and ready for her next owner.
- Sloop / Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CYTR0422A585
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Garmin Radar |
| Garmin Chart Plotter |
| Tall Rig |
| Spin Pole |
| Notable Upgrades: New Furling Genoa |
$ 36,000 USD
€ 31,065 Euros
$ 49,472 CAD
£ 26,863 GBP
Description
1985 Catalina 36 Tall Rig - Wave Walker
The 1985 Catalina 36 Tall Rig is one of the most successful production cruising sailboats ever built. Designed by Frank Butler and introduced by Catalina Yachts in 1982, the Catalina 36 quickly became a benchmark for affordable, comfortable coastal cruising.
The Tall Rig version offers increased sail area and improved light-air performance, a highly desirable configuration for Chesapeake Bay sailing.
Wave Walker is powered by a Yanmar 3JH3E diesel engine and represents an exceptional opportunity to own a proven cruiser at an attractive price point.
Condition: We would recommend varnish or teak oil on exterior teak to make this boat shine.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CYTR0422A585
LOA: 36' 4'' (11.07 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 11' 11''
LWL: 30' 3''
Draft Max: 5' 10''
Cabins: 2
Cruise Speed: 5.6 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Monohull
Bridge Clearance: 50' 1''
Fuel Tank: 32 Gallons (121.13 Liters)
Fresh Water: 65 Gallons (246.05 Liters)
Holding Tank: 19 Gallons (71.92 Liters)
Displacement: 13500 lbs
Ballast Weight: 6000 lbs
Designer: Frank Butler
Builder: Catalina Yachts
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 3JH3E
- Engine Year: 2002
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 40.00
- Power KW: 29.83
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1.00
- Serial Number: null
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Vessel Information
Vessel Overview
- 1985 Catalina 36 TR (Tall Rig)
- Well-maintained and well-equipped for coastal cruising
- Tall rig for improved light-air sailing performance
Engine & Mechanical
- 2002 Yanmar diesel engine
- 40 HP
- Racor fuel filter
- Cruising speed: ~5.5 knots at 2500 RPM
- Top speed: ~7.5 knots at 3800 RPM
- Electric bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Washdown pump
Navigation & Electronics
- Depth sounder
- Knot meter (speed)
- Wind speed and direction indicator
- Compass
- Garmin 4212 chart plotter
- Garmin HD radar
- Radar overlay capability on chart plotter
- Raymarine ACU-100 autopilot
Sails & Rigging
- Tall Rig Masthead Sloop configuration
- Aluminum spar
- Deck-stepped mast
- Stainless standing rigging
- Fully battened mainsail
- New furling genoa
- Older spare genoa
- Spinnaker pole
- Spinnaker rigging and control winches
- Four self-tailing winches
- Two genoa winches
- Two cabin-top winches
- Additional winch at the gooseneck
Accommodations & Interior
- Over 6 feet of cabin headroom
- Two private cabins
- Three double berths
- One single berth
- Enclosed marine head with:
- Standing headroom
- Shower
- Spacious galley
- U-shaped settee with drop-down table (port side)
- Navigation station (starboard side)
- Additional seating with second drop-down table (starboard side)
- Abundant storage throughout, from aft cabin to V-berth
Tankage
- Fresh water: 75 gallons
- Fuel: 32 gallons
- Holding tank: 19 gallons
Ground Tackle
- 35-lb plow anchor
- 10-lb Fortress anchor
- Two 150-foot anchor rodes
- 20 feet of chain
Sailing Performance & Polars
Tall Rig advantage:
- Improved light-air performance
- Better Chesapeake Bay summer sailing
- Competitive PHRF rating typically around 144–150 (region dependent)
Polar Overview (approximate):
- 6 knots true wind: 4.2–4.5 knots boat speed
- 10 knots: 5.5–6.0 knots
- 15 knots: 6.2–6.8 knots
The Tall Rig version is noticeably livelier in sub-10 knot conditions.
Manufacturer Summary & Loyal Following
- Catalina Yachts built over 2,300 Catalina 36s, making it one of the most successful 36-foot sailboats ever produced. Owners value:
- Strong resale value
- Simple systems
- Excellent sailing characteristics
- Active owner association support
- Wide parts availability
- The Catalina 36 National Sailing Association remains highly active, contributing to the model’s enduring popularity.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Kim Topf.
We look forward to working with you!
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