Catalina 385 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gerry Douglas·2012·Catalina Yachts
Catalina 385 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
39.16' · 11.94 m
Displ.
15,500 lbs · 7,031 kg
First year
2012

The Catalina 385 was introduced as a pivotal member of Catalina Yachts' "5 Series," a modern evolution of the brand’s cruising philosophy designed by Gerry Douglas to bridge the gap between the midsized 355 and the larger 445. Unlike the highvolume production boats that prioritize interior volume above all else, the 385 was engineered with a focus on structural integrity and seakindliness, aimed at the "sweet spot" of the cruising market. It represents a shift toward more sophisticated aesthetics, featuring a lower profile and a more contemporary cabin trunk compared to the iconic but boxier models of the 1980s. According to Cruising World, the boat was designed to be large enough for extended coastal cruising while remaining manageable for a couple to handle without power assistance.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 259,000
Ask, not sold · 26 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
26 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+8.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (84.6%) · Australia (7.7%) · Canada (7.7%)

Recent Listings

20 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 385 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 22 listings (84.6%), followed by Australia and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

26 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 259,00022684.6%
Australia$ 139,351207.7%
Canada$ 448,900227.7%

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 3434.5'$ 34,50013064
Catalina 35535.42'$ 220,0007520
Dufour 385 Grand Large38.45'$ 104,7206429
Catalina 44544.42'$ 299,0005420
Catalina 38739.83'$ 130,1333012
Catalina 385You are here$ 259,000268
Catalina 42543.5'$ 373,000264
Broadblue Catamarans 38538.68'$ 210,000106
Catalina 37538.5'$ 163,950102
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098
Catalina Morgan 3838.42'$ 74,90091

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 385 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 385 over the past 12 months is $259,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 385 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Catalina 385 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 26 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 385 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 385 has increased by 8.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina 385 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 385 listings over the past 12 months are United States (84.6%), Australia (7.7%), Canada (7.7%).
05Do Catalina 385 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Catalina 385 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.6% 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 385?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Catalina 355, Dufour 385 Grand Large. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.