Upgrades and Enhanced Maintenance

Electronics

• Depth and wind instrumentation replaced in Jan 2024
• Speed transducer paddle wheel replacement Jan 2024
• New VHF radio purchased in March 2025, needs to be installed

Engine

• Propeller greased/serviced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
• Exhaust hose replaced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
• New shaft seal installed by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
• Raw water intake hoses to engine replaced (2) Dec 2023
• Engine cleaned Dec 2023
• Replaced strut, replaced the shaft, installed drip-less shaft seal, aligned the engine with the shaft May 2024 completed by True North Marine
• Engine service July 2024: oil changed, replaced oil filter, replaced both fuel filters (primary and secondary), checked impeller, replaced zinc in heat exchanger
• Engine service July 2025: oil changed, replaced oil filter, replaced both fuel filters (primary and secondary), checked impeller, replaced zinc in heat exchanger

Sails

• Dutchman system reworked Dec 2023
• New canvas 2025/2026

Rigging

• Winches fully serviced Nov 2023
• Standing rigging inspection completed by Hayes Rigging Feb 2024
• Traveler lines replaced April 2024
• New headsail sheets installed April 2024
• New Asym halyard acquired April 2024; needs to be installed

Interior

• New Macerator pump installed Nov 2023
• Drawer slides replaced: v-berth drawer and galley drawer Dec 2023
• Replaced head lighting with new LED light Dec 2023
• Replaced two fluorescent lights in galley/salon with new LED lights Dec 2023
• New saloon LED lights with USB ports Jan 2024
• New galley sink drains and new galley faucet Jan 2024
• Installed all new water lines, freshwater pump, two-step water filtration Jan 2024
• New bathroom faucet and drain Feb 2024
• All ducts removed, thoroughly cleaned March 2024
• New air conditioner installed March 2024
• New AC duct in aft cabin, August 2024
• New head pump April 2024
• Teak cockpit table refinished April 2024
• New refrigerator installed August 2024
• Replaced lighting in aft cabin and salon September 2024
• Installed two fans in aft cabin September 2024
• New canvas 2025/2026
• Replaced water pump August 2026

Safety

• Bilge pump rewired Nov 2023
• New fire extinguishers Nov 2023
• Zincs replaced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
• Bottom job done, fully repainted by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
• Removed line bags and installed new line hangers Dec 2023
• New fenders Dec 2023
• New horseshoe safety throw Feb 2024
• Installed dinghy davit system September 2024
• New Bilge Pump September 2024
• New Bilge Pump 2026
• Ongoing: Diver on contract to check the bottom quarterly and replace zincs as needed

Equipment

Vessel Overview

The 2000 Catalina 36 MkII combines a spacious T-shaped cockpit and walk-through transom with cockpit-led controls, a practical U-shaped galley, two private cabins, and a proven moderate-displacement hull. Notable equipment includes the Universal M35BC diesel engine, Adler Barbour refrigeration, LPG stove and oven, pressurized hot and cold water, and a Maxwell anchor windlass.

Cockpit

• Large T-shaped cockpit with long bench seats and high coamings.
• Walk-through transom with removable helm seat.
• Stern rail seats with integrated cup holders.
• Pedestal steering with compass and space for instrument pods.
• Folding cockpit table.
• Running rigging led aft to cockpit clutches for convenient short-handed sailing.

Deck & Rig

• Classic trunk-cabin deck with wide side decks for easy movement forward.
• Deck-stepped mast with inline spreaders and fore-and-aft lower shrouds.
• Anodized spars and stainless-steel handrails.
• Inboard shrouds for improved sheeting angles and safer deck access.
• Lewmar deck hardware with primary Lewmar 48 Ocean Series self-tailing winches.
• Lewmar 30 Ocean Series self-tailing winches at the port side and cabin top.
• Starboard-mounted Maxwell anchor windlass.
• Anchor locker with bow roller.
• Lead wing keel with stainless-steel keel bolts.
• Opening hatches over the forward cabin and salon for ventilation.

Transom & Swim Area

• Walk‑through transom with swim ladder.
• Stern rail seats with cup holders.
• Shower at transom (common factory feature).

Sailing & Rigging

• Full-batten mainsail with Dutchman sail-flaking system.
• Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
• 135% genoa on a Schaefer roller furler.
• Control lines led aft to the cockpit.
• Primaries 48 Lemar Self-tailing Ocean series.
• Cabin-top Lewmar 30 Ocean Series self-tailing.
• Rigid boom vang.

Mechanical

• Universal M35BC 35 hp diesel engine.
• Excellent engine access through a removable insulated enclosure.
• Mechanical compartment aft of the engine with accessible valves and filters.

Electrical

• 12V DC / 120V AC panels at nav station.
• Shore power system with breaker panel.
• Factory battery bank (typically 2 house + 1 start).
• Interior lighting throughout.

Plumbing

• Pressurized hot and cold water.
• Marine head with shower.
• 87-gallon freshwater capacity.
• 25-gallon fuel capacity.

Galley

• U-shaped galley with composite countertops.
• Double stainless-steel sinks near the centerline for drainage underway.
• Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration . New 2024
• New Multifunction oven
• Induction Stove
• Dry-storage lockers Interior Comfort
• Two private cabins: a forward V-berth and an aft athwartship berth.
• Bulkhead-mounted folding dinette table.
• Teak-and-holly cabin sole.
• Multiple opening hatches and ports for ventilation.