Catalina 309 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gerry Douglas·2005 – 2012·Catalina Yachts
Catalina 309 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.75' · 9.98 m
Displ.
9,800 lbs · 4,445 kg
First year
2005

The Catalina 309 arrived in the mid2000s with the unenviable task of succeeding the Catalina 30, the most produced keelboat in history. Designed by Gerry Douglas, the 309 was not merely a facelift but a groundup reimagining of the 30foot coastal cruiser, designed to integrate modern manufacturing techniques and improved sailing ergonomics. While it shares the "family DNA" of approachable, volumecentric design that defined Frank Butler’s original vision, the 309 introduced a more refined hull shape and a sophisticated deck layout that appealed to a new generation of sailors. It quickly earned critical acclaim, notably winning the Cruising World 2007 Domestic Boat of the Year award for its balance of value and utility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 75,000
Ask, not sold · 40 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
40 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-13.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (62.2%) · Italy (24.3%) · Australia (8.1%)

Recent Listings

22 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 309 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 23 listings (62.2%), followed by Italy and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

37 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 72,50023662.2%
Italy$ 91,8939324.3%
Australia$ 80,909308.1%
Canada$ 84,408215.4%

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 3029.92'$ 15,90019772
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Catalina 35535.42'$ 220,0007521
Catalina 31031'$ 57,0005120
Catalina 30 Mk II29.92'$ 20,0005012
Catalina 309You are here$ 75,0004013
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Catalina 38739.83'$ 130,1383012
Catalina 38539.16'$ 259,000268
Catalina 31531.92'$ 173,250243

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 309 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 309 over the past 12 months is $75,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 309 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Catalina 309 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 40 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 309 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 309 has decreased by 13.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina 309 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 309 listings over the past 12 months are United States (62.2%), Italy (24.3%), Australia (8.1%).
05Do Catalina 309 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Catalina 309 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina 309?+
Comparable models include Catalina 30, Catalina 36, Catalina 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.