Catalina 470 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Gerry Douglas·1998·Catalina Yachts (USA)
Catalina 470 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
47.67' · 14.53 m
Disp.
27,270 lbs · 12,369 kg
First year
1998

The Catalina 470 stands as a significant milestone in the evolution of American production boatbuilding, representing the pinnacle of Gerry Douglas’s design philosophy during its tenure as the flagship of the Catalina Yachts fleet. Introduced in the late 1990s, the 470 was engineered to balance the spaciousness required for liveaboard comfort with the structural integrity necessary for offshore passages. Unlike many of its predecessors which focused primarily on coastal hopping, the 470 featured a robust hull form with a lead keel and a highvolume interior that appealed to cruisers looking to transition from coastal waters to blue water. The vessel’s design emphasizes a powerful masthead rig and a hull that carries its beam well aft, providing a stable platform and a massive cockpit that remains one of the largest in its class.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 210,000
Ask, not sold · 48 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
18
48 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

48 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Beneteau 47346.92'$ 146,82812645
Dufour 47048.72'$ 420,9937339
Catalina 470You are here$ 210,0004818
Catalina 40040.5'$ 99,0004511
Hunter 46046.08'$ 119,900309
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,1932517
Passport 470 AC47'$ 375,000215
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,0001810
North Wind 4746.75'$ 177,151177
Najad 46045.77'$ 325,00095
Lagoon 47047.57'$ 328,64863

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 470 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 470 over the past 12 months is $210,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 470 sailboats are for sale?+
18 Catalina 470 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 48 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 470 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 470 has decreased by 3.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Catalina 470 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Catalina 470 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.1% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Catalina 470?+
Comparable models include Beneteau 473, Dufour 470, Catalina 400. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.