Catalina 28 Mk II Buyer's Guide
The Catalina 28 Mk II on the used market is the 1995-updated coastal cruiser from Catalina Yachts, a 28-foot-plus sloop valued for easy handling and a roomy interior that punches above its length. Shopping one means weighing the Mk II’s wider aft hull and revised galley against the known weak points that show up in service.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The standard arrangement places a forward V-berth, saloon with facing settees, a starboard galley, port head with shower, and an aft athwartship double tucked under the cockpit. The Mk II enlarged that aft berth to sleep two adults.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Canvas and sail handling lead the practical inventory: a bimini and swim platform are commonly fitted, while a dodger and furling main are less consistent owner or refit choices that suit the boat’s aft-led controls. Navigation usually includes a chartplotter and autopilot, often seen on used Catalina 28 Mk II boats. Comfort upgrades such as hot water, cockpit shower, and air conditioning appear less consistently as owner or refit choices.
What to Inspect
Gelcoat cracking is common on decks, especially at tightly radiused cockpit corners, and cracking along the deck-to-hull joint often follows dock or piling strikes during maneuvering—check the shoebox joint for hairline runs and any repair filler. Some owners report gelcoat crazing and annoying leaks, including around the base of the pedestal, so dry-test the cockpit and steer column. Confirm at the viewing that the cooler box cannot be reached without disassembly and that the cabinet catches fail to hold shut. Batteries live in the stern, and the aft cabin is poorly ventilated—smell for must or stale air and verify the small cockpit port opens. Sound insulation needs improvement on older models; listen at idle. The icebox under the nav desk is deep and hard to access, and there is no cockpit locker, so assess stowage reality.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up across the United States, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Belgium.
- Check deck gelcoat at cockpit corners and the hull-deck joint
- Test for leaks around the pedestal base
- Confirm aft-cabin ventilation and battery access
- Verify icebox and refrigerator reachability
- Inspect locker latches and sound insulation at idle
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catalina 28 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 16 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 5 | $29,900 | — |
| May 25 | 4 | $29,500 | -1.3% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $34,950 | +18.5% |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $32,900 | -5.9% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $40,500 | +23.1% |
| Sep 25 | 5 | $33,900 | -16.3% |
| Oct 25 | 8 | $38,650 | +14.0% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $19,900 | -48.5% |
| Jan 26 | 8 | $32,900 | +65.3% |
| Feb 26 | 6 | $27,000 | -17.9% |
| Mar 26 | 5 | $30,000 | +11.1% |
| Apr 26 | 20 | $36,200 | +20.7% |
| May 26 | 8 | $26,200 | -27.6% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $35,296 | +34.7% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $34,900 | -1.1% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $33,500 | -4.0% |
Where they're listed
Catalina 28 Mk II listings appear across 6 countries. United States has the most listings with 54 (80.6%), followed by Canada and Australia.
Country view
67 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,900 | 54 | 7 | 80.6% |
| Canada | $46,663 | 6 | 1 | 9.0% |
| Australia | $33,471 | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| United Kingdom | $33,945 | 2 | 0 | 3.0% |
| Netherlands | $37,473 | 2 | 0 | 3.0% |
| Belgium | $26,808 | 1 | 0 | 1.5% |
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4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 28 Mk IIYou are here | — | $ 33,500 | 69 | 10 |
| Catalina 28 | 28.5' | $ 25,000 | 38 | 7 |
| Catalina 22 Mk II | 23.83' | $ 31,000 | 32 | 7 |
| Marlow-Hunter 28 | 28.01' | $ 17,945 | 15 | 5 |