1998 Catalina 38' _{(11.58 m)} 380

LUCKY DOGS is an extensively updated 1998 Catalina 380 offering an impressive combination of recent improvements, cruising equipment, comfortable accommodations, and the proven sailing characteristics that have made the Catalina 380 such a popular cruising sailboat.

Rather than buying an older cruising sailboat and beginning a long list of costly upgrades, LUCKY DOGS offers the opportunity to purchase a boat where that work has already been completed. Recent standing rigging, newer sails, modern electronics, refreshed upholstery and interior, watermaker, solar, inverter, air conditioning and extensive cruising equipment combine to make her a compelling value in today’s market.

Located in Seabrook, Texas, LUCKY DOGS has benefited from considerable investment by her current and previous owners. Most notably, new standing rigging was installed in 2026, addressing one of the most important and costly considerations when shopping for a cruising sailboat of this vintage.

The improvements continued throughout the boat in 2026. Her appearance and comfort have been substantially refreshed with renewed topside upholstery, new cockpit upholstery, new interior upholstery, and a revamped interior that gives the boat a noticeably fresher presentation. The sanitation system has also received new head hoses, along with numerous additional improvements throughout the vessel.

These latest improvements build upon a substantial list of upgrades completed in 2023, when LUCKY DOGS received Quantum sails, updated Simrad electronics and radar, AIS, B&G wind instrumentation, upgraded ground tackle and windlass equipment, air conditioning, a 40-GPH watermaker, 3,000-watt inverter, solar charging system, Balmar high-output alternator, LED lighting, and numerous other cruising improvements.

What separates LUCKY DOGS from many Catalina 380s on the market is the amount of expensive cruising equipment that is already aboard and installed. Solar power, a high-output charging system, large inverter and watermaker provide greater independence away from the dock, while AIS, radar and updated navigation electronics add capability and confidence underway. A custom heavy-duty stern arch provides an excellent platform for the solar and cruising equipment.

Below decks, the Catalina 380 offers the kind of space and livability for which Catalina became famous. The two-cabin layout provides private accommodations forward and aft, a spacious salon, functional cruising galley and comfortable head arrangement. With her newly refreshed interior and upholstery, LUCKY DOGS offers a particularly inviting space for weekends aboard, extended cruising or spending longer periods on the water.

On deck, the Catalina 380 provides a large, comfortable cockpit and a manageable sail plan suitable for both experienced sailors and cruising couples. LUCKY DOGS further benefits from her 2023 Quantum sail inventory, 2026 standing rigging, 2023 bimini, dodger and full cockpit enclosure.

LUCKY DOGS is currently docked in Seabrook, Texas and available for inspection.

If you’re looking for a well-equipped Catalina 380 that has continued to receive meaningful investment rather than simply routine maintenance, LUCKY DOGS deserves a close look.

Call or text Burke Devereux at 281-734-6625 or email:  Burke@LittleYachtSales.com