Catalina 400 Mk II Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Catalina 400 Mk II means weighing a 2000-introduced evolution of the original 1994 Catalina 400 against the realities of a moderate-to-light displacement cruiser built in the United States. The Mk II brought twin helm wheels, a walk-through transom, a taller mast, and a more open interior, and it remains a recognizable coastal and moderate offshore boat designed by Frank and Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts. Production of the 400 series ran until around 2012.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both two- and three-cabin versions are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The two-cabin version provides a very large aft master suite with a queen berth and two heads, though that space comes at the expense of some cockpit locker storage. The Mk II generally offers a more open-plan saloon and an updated galley with more storage than the original, making either layout a practical cruising interior.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Air conditioning, chartplotter, solar, dodger, radar, bimini, furling main, cockpit shower, autopilot, inverter, swim platform, and dinghy davits are commonly fitted on these boats. Electric winches, spinnaker, asymmetric spinnaker, and AIS are often seen, while hot water, heating, freezer, and life raft appear as sometimes-or-owner upgrades rather than standard equipment. The masthead rig readily supports a 135% genoa on a roller furler, and all primary control lines are led aft to the cockpit regardless of optional gear.
What to Inspect
A thorough survey should focus on the documented weak points: potential buyers should pay close attention to areas around deck fittings and the keel-hull joint for any signs of water intrusion or stress. The deck is balsa-cored with solid fiberglass in high-stress hardware zones, and the hand-laid fiberglass hull meets the keel at a joint worth close examination. The wing keel option carries a slight reduction in stability and upwind performance versus the deep fin, a point to verify against the specific boat’s configuration.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United States, Canada, and Australia. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm keel type and draft needs, inspect deck fittings and keel-hull joint for water or stress, verify cockpit locker space against the chosen cabin layout, and review installed equipment against the common and upgrade tiers above.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catalina 400 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $ 130,000 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 167,000 | +28.5% |
| Jul 25 | 5 | $ 144,800 | -13.3% |
| Sep 25 | 4 | $ 117,000 | -19.2% |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $ 139,900 | +19.6% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $ 184,500 | +31.9% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $ 163,500 | -11.4% |
| Jan 26 | 9 | $ 144,800 | -11.4% |
| Mar 26 | 7 | $ 149,500 | +3.2% |
| Apr 26 | 10 | $ 125,000 | -16.4% |
| May 26 | 5 | $ 139,000 | +11.2% |
Where they're listed
Catalina 400 Mk II listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 40 (95.2%), followed by Australia and Canada.
Country view
42 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 142,400 | 40 | 8 | 95.2% |
| Australia | $ 104,220 | 1 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Canada | $ 199,000 | 1 | 0 | 2.4% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 36 Mk II | 36.33' | $ 69,500 | 234 | 74 |
| Lagoon 400 | 39.27' | $ 318,111 | 210 | 51 |
| Catalina 350 | 35.42' | $ 98,750 | 142 | 39 |
| Catalina 42 | 41.86' | $ 79,900 | 119 | 50 |
| Catalina 42 Mk II | 41.86' | $ 135,000 | 115 | 38 |
| Catalina 34 Mk II | 34.5' | $ 63,900 | 73 | 31 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 400 | 40' | $ 69,906 | 54 | 16 |
| Catalina 400 Mk IIYou are here | — | $ 140,000 | 45 | 11 |
| Catalina 400 | 40.5' | $ 99,000 | 45 | 10 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 400 CC | 41' | $ 107,000 | 37 | 14 |
| Catalina 385 | 39.17' | $ 255,750 | 26 | 8 |