Catalina 320 Mk II Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Catalina 320 Mk II means looking at a Gerry Douglas design that entered production in 2006 as the updated sister to the original 320, keeping the same hull, keel, rig, and sailplan while gaining new glasswork. These 34-foot 3-inch cruisers carry CE Cat A ocean certification and turn up in owner three-cabin layouts more commonly, though both configurations appear, with ex-charter examples a familiar sight.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Mk II’s interior centers on a port galley at the companionway base with double sinks, propane stove and oven, and refrigeration, while a starboard dinette with tear-shaped table folds to a double berth and the settee makes a single. All the way forward sits a double berth and hanging locker, and the aft cabin to starboard holds a transverse double with an escape hatch under the seat. The head and shower unit is a one-piece molded module with no corner seams. A few inches were added to the V-berth over the original, and the new deck gave more headroom at the head. Buyers will see the asymmetrical liner with a starboard flange for AC ducting and a full liner from rail down with nonstructural furniture.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted gear on the used fleet includes a swim platform, hot water, bimini, cockpit shower, autopilot, chartplotter, and a short-handed sail setup. For buyer consequence, the power and energy side often shows an inverter and the boat’s prewired stereo and small automotive-fuse panel, while air conditioning and a refrigeration conversion conduit from the port locker are frequent. Canvas and sail handling commonly pair a dodger with furling main and the standard Schaefer roller-furler headsail, and often-seen safety gear includes a life raft and dinghy davits. About seventy percent left the factory with in-mast furling, so verify which rig a specific boat carries.
What to Inspect
Documented known issues are mostly ergonomic. Testers noted the below-deck handhold scheme wants revision, since the saloon grabs sit outboard for certain sailors and just one companionway side is railed anchor. Removing the cockpit table may make the cockpit dangerous for shorter crew, and the narrow gap between helm seat and wheel becomes uncomfortable quickly. Testers measured the engine sound at cruise near 80 dBA, a bit high despite the insulated space, so listen for excessive noise and check the dripless packing box on the standard shaft. Confirm the ballast figure for the keel version: shallow keels carry 4,400 pounds, fin keels 4,000.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United States, Australia, and Canada. When viewing a 320 Mk II, check that both companionway rails are accounted for or plan additions, confirm the rig type and furling setup, verify the AC ducting and locker access, and test the cockpit table security and helm ergonomics before committing.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catalina 320 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $99,900 | — |
| Oct 25 | 4 | $67,500 | -32.4% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $87,500 | +29.6% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $67,500 | -22.9% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $99,523 | +47.4% |
| May 26 | 4 | $58,000 | -41.7% |
Where they're listed
Catalina 320 Mk II listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 8 (80.0%), followed by Australia and Canada.
Country view
10 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,000 | 8 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Australia | $99,523 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
| Canada | $80,816 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
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11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 320 | 32.5' | $ 54,412 | 216 | 50 |
| Catalina 42 Mk II | 41.86' | $ 125,472 | 108 | 23 |
| Catalina 34 Mk II | 34.5' | $ 61,646 | 81 | 23 |
| Catalina 30 Mk II | 29.92' | $ 20,000 | 60 | 13 |
| Catalina 400 Mk II | 41.5' | $ 140,000 | 42 | 8 |
| Catalina 30 Mk III | 29.92' | $ 33,000 | 21 | 14 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 320 | 30.28' | $ 37,783 | 17 | 4 |
| Marlow-Hunter 320 | 31.58' | $ 48,750 | 16 | 6 |
| Sabre 38 Mk II | 38.67' | $ 57,900 | 13 | 0 |
| Bavaria Yachts 320 | 33.42' | $ 36,124 | 12 | 6 |
| Catalina 320 Mk IIYou are here | — | $ 80,000 | 10 | 0 |