Catalina 30 Mk II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gerry Douglass·1986 – 1991·Catalina Yachts (USA)
Catalina 30 Mk II drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.92' · 9.12 m
Displ.
10,200 lbs · 4,627 kg
First year
1986

The Catalina 30 Mk II represents a pivotal era for what is arguably the most successful production sailboat in history. Built by Catalina Yachts between 1986 and 1993, the Mk II was a systematic refinement of the original Frank Butler design that had already dominated the 30foot cruiser market since the mid1970s. During this production run, which spanned hull numbers from approximately 4553 to 6358, the builder focused on modernizing the deck layout and cockpit ergonomics while preserving the highvolume hull that made the model a "benchmark" for coastal cruisers, as noted by Practical Sailor. The Mk II is most easily distinguished from its predecessor (the Mk I) by its Tshaped cockpit and a redesigned hulltodeck joint that eliminated the aluminum "rub rail" look of the earlier models, opting instead for a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,000
Ask, not sold · 50 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
50 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (93.9%) · Canada (4.1%) · Netherlands (2.0%)

Recent Listings

29 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 30 Mk II listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 46 listings (93.9%), followed by Canada and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

49 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 20,000461093.9%
Canada$ 17,311214.1%
Netherlands$ 34,736102.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 36 Mk II36.33'$ 69,50020496
Catalina 3029.92'$ 15,90019772
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Catalina 35035.42'$ 98,77612834
Catalina 42 Mk II41.86'$ 135,00010734
Catalina 28 Mk II28.33'$ 32,9006428
Catalina 34 Mk II34.5'$ 59,0006125
Catalina 30 Mk IIYou are here$ 20,0005012
Catalina 400 Mk II41.5'$ 144,8504420
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0003015

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 30 Mk II cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 30 Mk II over the past 12 months is $20,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 30 Mk II sailboats are for sale?+
12 Catalina 30 Mk II listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 50 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 30 Mk II prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 30 Mk II has increased by 13.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina 30 Mk II sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 30 Mk II listings over the past 12 months are United States (93.9%), Canada (4.1%), Netherlands (2.0%).
05Do Catalina 30 Mk II listings get price reductions?+
About 19% of Catalina 30 Mk II listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 16.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina 30 Mk II?+
Comparable models include Catalina 36 Mk II, Catalina 30, Catalina 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.