Catalina Yachts 30
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1976–2008
With more than 6000 sold, the Catalina 30 is one of the most successful production sailing yachts in history, with a long production run including numerous rig and keel variations and MK II and Mar…
See her sail
The Catalina Yachts 30, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Sailing Solé
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Catalina Yachts 30 on video
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- Free Boat Inspection - Deck CorePractical Sailor
- The $89k 55 Foot Bluewater Yacht That Got Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous
What they go for
Market signal
Where this crew has seen the model for sale, and the asking prices that came with it.
- impounded vessel being considered for auction▶ 9:48
- the video provides a comprehensive review of this model, including typical pricing, for those considering purchasing one▶ 7:41
From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.