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 high-volume 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.
Catalina 470 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- 470
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts (USA)
- Designer
- Gerry Douglas
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1998 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 4 | $211,000 |
| May 2025 | 1 | $209,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $249,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 6 | $236,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 | $197,916 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | $218,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | $229,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | $214,450 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 | $225,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 6 | $249,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | $175,533 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
9.1% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 16.4% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 34 | 34.5' | $34,000 | 100 | 39 |
| Beneteau 473 | 46.92' | $159,040 | 94 | 23 |
| Catalina 42 Mk II | 41.86' | $135,000 | 92 | 28 |
| Catalina 380 | 38.42' | $90,000 | 49 | 19 |
| Dufour 470 | 48.72' | $453,081 | 48 | 23 |
| Catalina 400 | 40.5' | $99,250 | 42 | 10 |
| Catalina 470 | $221,500 | 40 | 18 | |
| Catalina 400 Mk II | 41.5' | $147,000 | 34 | 10 |
| Passport 470 AC | 47' | $407,450 | 16 | 4 |
| Lagoon 470 | 47.57' | $394,655 | 5 | 0 |
| Catalina 426 | 43.5' | $514,999 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $225,000 | 38 | 17 |
| Netherlands | $186,725 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Catalina 470 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Catalina 470 over the past 12 months is $221,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Catalina 470 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 40 Catalina 470 listings over the past 12 months, with 18 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Catalina 470 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Catalina 470 has decreased by 5.19% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Catalina 470?
- Netherlands currently has the lowest median asking price at $186,725, while United States is the most expensive at $225,000 — a 20% difference.
- Do Catalina 470 listings get price reductions?
- About 9% of Catalina 470 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 16.4% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Catalina 470?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 34, Beneteau 473, Catalina 42 Mk II. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.