Catalina 426 Buyer's Guide
The Catalina 426 on the brokerage market is a 6 Series cruiser from Catalina Yachts, designed by Gerry Douglas with a modern Selden rig and a shoal bulb lead keel. Built as a 42-foot cruising boat with a 43-foot 6-inch hull, it draws 5 feet and carries about 24,500 pounds with 6,700 of lead ballast. For a shopper, the appeal is a performance-leaning cruiser that keeps classic teak below and a clean, accessible deck.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common find among used Catalina 426s, though both owner and charter-style layouts appear, and ex-charter examples are common. Below decks the boat shows American-classic yacht styling with teak-and-holly soles and veneer cabinetry, a forward centerline double berth, a guest stateroom with a double, and quarter cabins that are relatively spacious for the size. A large dinette serves the saloon, and the 117-gallon water tank supports weeks aboard.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used Catalina 426s are commonly fitted with a self-tacking jib, radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, electric winches, heating, a furling main, a bow thruster, and a freezer. That cluster means a buyer can expect ready short-handed sail handling, powered winches, and the energy and navigation backbone for coastal or longer runs without immediate upgrades. Often-seen additions include a bimini, air conditioning, a dodger, and a cockpit shower, which speak to comfort at anchor and in warm climates. The standard Sensar Marine Boat Monitor and diesel heating from the builder extend convenience and season, and a Butler Explorer pedestal by Edson anchors the helm.
What to Inspect
The 426 uses raised chain plates with a ball-and-knuckle joint open down below to avoid corrosion and a solid tie rod into the hull, so check that the open joint and tie-rod integration are intact with no moisture staining at the deck reinforcement. The hull and deck build added bi-axial glass and strategic carbon for stiffness, so inspect for prior impact and verify the one-piece fiberglass hull shows no unseen repair. The custom Catalina/Mars shoal bulb keel is lead and low-drag; confirm keel-bolt condition and that the bulb form is undamaged.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Catalina 426s are found in the United States. For a buyer, the practical checklist is: confirm three-cabin or alternate layout fits your plans; verify the Selden rig, in-mast furling and German mainsheet are intact; test the standard boat monitor and diesel heat; inspect raised chain plates and tie rod for corrosion; and survey the shoal bulb keel and one-piece hull carefully given ex-charter exposure.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Catalina 426. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $569,821 | — |
| Mar 25 | 5 | $569,821 | 0.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $499,999 | -12.3% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $569,821 | +14.0% |
| May 26 | 6 | $548,427 | -3.8% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $42 | -100.0% |
Where they're listed
Catalina 426 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 9.
Country view
9 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $539,000 | 9 | 1 | 100.0% |
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