What a great boat I was just watching a review on another 38-footer and this thing is just head and shoulders Above the Rest what a great boat American boat
Nice. One thing I'd like to see Catalina do is upgrade their energy system. Lose the AGM/lead acid batteries, use LiFePO4 batteries, and consider moving to 48VDC electrics, as this is the new vehicle standard. The davit is important too, as most of us don't walk on water, and must use a dingy. :-) Thank you , and thank you to Catalina, for helping us with the best of services and goods. David, Tampa.
As a Catalina owner, I can appreciate your description of the Catalina! I have owned 2 Catalina's now and would love to buy a brand new one some day... I would recommend to anyone looking at one to contact you as you obviously know the brand.
You can’t beat a Catalina for value and utility for sure, I’ve sailed most of their models but the 385 looks great inside. I will say I agree with some of the comments regarding somewhat more luxurious models by Jenneau and Beneteau but then you get what you pay for. No doubt this Catalina will still be go8mg strong when the others are in disrepair. Affordable, functional, but honestly I feel like I’m touring a 260, they all look more or less the same. That said, yes I would take this model any day.
We have a Catalina 380 and just love her. But we want to move up slightly. I’m like many Catalina owners- love the build quality but the designs need to be more like Jeanneau’s deck salons. I worry that in listening to their older customers Catalina are becoming the Buick of sailboats. Having said that, if we could find an earlier 445 we’d buy in a heartbeat.
We do not currently have any Catalina 36 listed for sale. However we do have several Catalina 350s for sale. Contact me if you are interested in a Catalina 350. Thanks for watching the video.
Recommendation. Less camera focus on the the person describing the boat and more on the boat itself. The narration is okay but if you want to get more subs more camera on the boat!
All sailors know that Boats require maintenance...A look inside the engine compartment would have been nice. How accessible is the raw water pump for changing impellers?
Great video, but, in the title you mention value. That implies a price, but there is no mention of price in the video. I know, I know - I can contact you for those ‘details,’ but, honestly if you mention value in a title you should start to think about talking about the cost - in the video. Otherwise, it’s all a bit annoying. And, really, is the a harm in mentioning price? Is this a sales ploy? I know, I know, it’s complicated - all the options, etc., still, we’re all fairly smart and you could easily provide a range of prices. If you think that holding back prices is a way to demonstrate discretion, well, then, ok, not sure what to say. Thoughts?
It has a fin keel, so consider that. A lot of blue water sailors want full keel, but many prefer a faster boat. It also has an aft cockpit, and many blue water sailors prefer a center cockpit. But you can cross an ocean in it, it just won't be as comfortable as a full keel with center cockpit. ...also, the vast majority of blue water boats are production boats.
Ed, where are the stats ? What year was she built ? How Much ? Would like to see the engine ! There is no reason to contact you . Not enough info to pique any interest .
Base price is around $210,000 and, with the upgrades on this one, probably closer to $240,000 or more. Like the man said, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it."
That teak and maple are NOT complimentary. The interior of that boat looks like something from the late 70s early 80s, particularly with that ugly galley. Note, he doesn't actually say what the "popular pricing" is, because he knows it's too much. And surprise, surprise, the link to the sale page is broken. This guy's a plaid jacket away from being a full on used car salesman.
So sorry you did not enjoy the Catalina 385 video. While our Catalina videos are not as polished as some we try to fill them with meaningful content. You are entitled to your opinion about the aesthetics, no question about that. However Catalina has always been focused on a more timeless style that looks good many years down the road as well as when they are new. Also they put a premium on performance, safety at sea and enduring value. If you would like current pricing I would be happy to email you a comprehensive information package.
What a great boat I was just watching a review on another 38-footer and this thing is just head and shoulders Above the Rest what a great boat American boat
My dream yacht. Some day soon!
Nice. One thing I'd like to see Catalina do is upgrade their energy system. Lose the AGM/lead acid batteries, use LiFePO4 batteries, and consider moving to 48VDC electrics, as this is the new vehicle standard. The davit is important too, as most of us don't walk on water, and must use a dingy. :-)
Thank you , and thank you to Catalina, for helping us with the best of services and goods.
David, Tampa.
Man, Catalina does such an amazing job, my dreamboat is a Catalina 42, currently i only own a small sail dinghy, but i will get the Catalina one day
As a Catalina owner, I can appreciate your description of the Catalina! I have owned 2 Catalina's now and would love to buy a brand new one some day... I would recommend to anyone looking at one to contact you as you obviously know the brand.
You can’t beat a Catalina for value and utility for sure, I’ve sailed most of their models but the 385 looks great inside. I will say I agree with some of the comments regarding somewhat more luxurious models by Jenneau and Beneteau but then you get what you pay for. No doubt this Catalina will still be go8mg strong when the others are in disrepair. Affordable, functional, but honestly I feel like I’m touring a 260, they all look more or less the same. That said, yes I would take this model any day.
I really look forward to these videos. Always very informative. Can’t wait to see the next one.
I love these videos. I hope you make more. Very informative
This man really knows what he is talking about and it shows. But please show the boat more while he speaks...
We have a Catalina 380 and just love her. But we want to move up slightly. I’m like many Catalina owners- love the build quality but the designs need to be more like Jeanneau’s deck salons. I worry that in listening to their older customers Catalina are becoming the Buick of sailboats. Having said that, if we could find an earlier 445 we’d buy in a heartbeat.
I have been considering a Catalina 36 MKII as a "floating condo" / Island hopper in Florida. Interesting differences in the 385.
We do not currently have any Catalina 36 listed for sale. However we do have several Catalina 350s for sale. Contact me if you are interested in a Catalina 350. Thanks for watching the video.
Recommendation. Less camera focus on the the person describing the boat and more on the boat itself. The narration is okay but if you want to get more subs more camera on the boat!
yeah exactly what I thought , He was describing features of the Boat but not Showing them or just a quick fly bye with the camera
i agree with your observations. I wish they showed more video of the boat and less of the speaker.
All sailors know that Boats require maintenance...A look inside the engine compartment would have been nice. How accessible is the raw water pump for changing impellers?
Beautiful boat hope the price will be accessible, that way we don't need to go outside the US to buy a sailboat :)
Very nice boat indeed and a very good presentation .
Unfortunatly I believe that in Europe are not available ?
Price?
Does anyone know where they put the Fischer Panda generator on a 385
Since the word "value" was used, I don't suppose you could provide a ballpark sticker price, could you?
Great job sir
Great video, but, in the title you mention value. That implies a price, but there is no mention of price in the video. I know, I know - I can contact you for those ‘details,’ but, honestly if you mention value in a title you should start to think about talking about the cost - in the video. Otherwise, it’s all a bit annoying. And, really, is the a harm in mentioning price? Is this a sales ploy? I know, I know, it’s complicated - all the options, etc., still, we’re all fairly smart and you could easily provide a range of prices. If you think that holding back prices is a way to demonstrate discretion, well, then, ok, not sure what to say. Thoughts?
Offered for $ 279,996
A-fukim-men
is this considered a production boat or blue water?
Can a boat be a production boat AND a blue water boat?
It has a fin keel, so consider that. A lot of blue water sailors want full keel, but many prefer a faster boat. It also has an aft cockpit, and many blue water sailors prefer a center cockpit. But you can cross an ocean in it, it just won't be as comfortable as a full keel with center cockpit. ...also, the vast majority of blue water boats are production boats.
AGM, really! What was the selling price?
Ed, where are the stats ? What year was she built ? How Much ? Would like to see the engine ! There is no reason to contact you . Not enough info to pique any interest .
Base price is around $210,000 and, with the upgrades on this one, probably closer to $240,000 or more. Like the man said, "If you have to ask, you can't afford it."
Says the sleazy car salesman.
$240k is not nothing, but also, it's less than the median home price, and many people buy these to live aboard.
Well doesn't matter if I can't afford it but imma still gonna ask the price .
Sir less of your face and more of the boat, you can do a voice over.
A very beautiful boat. Has it already sold?
What we might do now is find another video to watch.....jeez!
I’m ❤g
You don’t put a price you’re no good
250000 usd
I would prefer to see more of the boat and less of the presenter :(
That teak and maple are NOT complimentary. The interior of that boat looks like something from the late 70s early 80s, particularly with that ugly galley. Note, he doesn't actually say what the "popular pricing" is, because he knows it's too much. And surprise, surprise, the link to the sale page is broken. This guy's a plaid jacket away from being a full on used car salesman.
So sorry you did not enjoy the Catalina 385 video. While our Catalina videos are not as polished as some we try to fill them with meaningful content. You are entitled to your opinion about the aesthetics, no question about that. However Catalina has always been focused on a more timeless style that looks good many years down the road as well as when they are new. Also they put a premium on performance, safety at sea and enduring value. If you would like current pricing I would be happy to email you a comprehensive information package.
stick to your Hunter.
@@jfkdotcom I’ll stick to your mother
@@WalkerKlondyke You have just proven yourself to be of no value.
Your opinion is valueless.
To insult someones Mother shows just how useless you are.
^ how rude you are mean robot ^
The Fischer Panda genset is installed in the starboard cockpit locker.