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Catalina 356 Cruising Sailboat with BIG Features!
20 January 2025 · 8 min · 27K views · Annapolis, Maryland
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The Catalina 356 measures 36 feet 6 inches with a 12-foot beam and features a Yanmar 29-horsepower inboard engine.1:30 The design offers two keel options: a 4-foot 6-inch shoal draft or a 6-foot 8-inch deep draft.0:54 Standard equipment includes a Selden rig, in-mast furling, and a double-ended bridle mainsheet system instead of a traditional traveler.2:57 The deck layout incorporates a sugar scoop stern, twin backstays with outboard chainplates, and a low-profile binnacle.3:14 Storage and capacity include 96 gallons of fresh water and 30 gallons of fuel.2:23 Interior accommodations feature an island berth forward, a separate aft cabin, and a U-shaped galley.6:03 Construction details emphasize high-gloss varnish, aligned wood grains, and stainless steel hardware.5:40 The vessel displaces 15,000 pounds and carries a base price of $280,000.2:36 Catalina’s design evolution from the 34 and 36 models prioritizes consistent build quality and high resale value over experimental trends.0:04
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