Catalina 270 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Catalina 270 Drawing
Make
Catalina
Model
270
Builder
Catalina Yachts
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1992 - 2007

The Catalina 270, introduced in the early 1990s, represented a significant departure from its predecessor, the legendary Catalina 27. While the original 27 was one of the most successful production sailboats in history, the 270 was designed to address the evolving needs of the modern coastal cruiser, offering increased interior volume, a more sophisticated structural grid, and a focus on "big boat" amenities within a compact, 27-foot footprint. It remains a staple of the Catalina Yachts legacy, bridging the gap between small day-sailers and larger offshore cruisers.

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Market Overview

$25,990
Median Asking Price (past 12 months)
35
Listings Tracked (past 12 months)
9
New Listings (90 days)
-13.43%
3-Month Price Trend

Price & Volume Trends

Monthly breakdown
Monthly listing counts and median asking price for the Catalina 270
MonthListingsMedian Asking Price (USD)
Feb 20251$29,500
Mar 20251$24,000
May 20251$23,000
Jun 20252$28,500
Jul 20254$35,350
Sep 20258$28,003
Oct 20254$22,250
Dec 20252$12,500
Jan 20268$20,250
Feb 20261$42,915
Mar 20262$19,250
Apr 20263$32,700

Median Price by Country

Listings by Country

Price Reduction Insights

12.5% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 11.5% off original price
Comparable Models to Catalina 270
ModelLOAMedian Price (USD)ListingsRecent
Catalina 32032.5' $59,50017165
Catalina 3029.92' $16,50015337
Catalina 35035.42' $98,00010724
Catalina 3434.5' $34,00010039
Catalina 2726.83' $7,7256219
Catalina 38038.42' $90,0004919
Catalina 30 Mk II29.92' $20,000477
Catalina 2525' $7,000458
Catalina 31031' $60,9753810
Catalina 270 $25,990359
Catalina 2828.5' $25,000284
Catalina 270 Listings by Country
CountryMedian Price (USD)Listings (past 12 months)Recent (90d)
United States$24,495308
Australia$42,91511
Canada$44,50010
United Kingdom$22,92510
Georgia$10,00010
Netherlands$26,50710

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a used Catalina 270 cost?
The median asking price for a used Catalina 270 over the past 12 months is $25,990. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
How many Catalina 270 sailboats are for sale?
We have tracked 35 Catalina 270 listings over the past 12 months, with 9 listed within the last 90 days.
Are Catalina 270 prices going up or down?
The median asking price for the Catalina 270 has decreased by 13.43% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Catalina 270?
Georgia currently has the lowest median asking price at $10,000, while Canada is the most expensive at $44,500 — a 345% difference.
Do Catalina 270 listings get price reductions?
About 13% of Catalina 270 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 11.5% off the original asking price.
What are similar sailboats to the Catalina 270?
Comparable models include the Catalina 320, Catalina 30, Catalina 350. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.