Used Catalina 28 Sailboats for Sale

The Catalina 28 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American mid-sized cruisers, designed by Gerry Douglas to provide the amenities of a much larger yacht within a manageable 28-foot footprint. Introduced in the early 1990s as the successor to the venerable Catalina 27, the 28 was engineered to bridge the gap between trailerable pocket cruisers and the more substantial Catalina 30. Unlike its predecessor, which featured a narrower beam and more traditional lines, the Catalina 28 utilized a modern hull form with a wider beam carried further aft, significantly increasing interior volume and initial stability. The model was produced in two primary iterations: the Mark I and the refined Mark II, the latter of which incorporated a walk-through transom and updated deck styling that aligned with the "New Generation" aesthetic seen in the larger Catalina 320 and 400 models.