2004 Catalina Catalina 350

Step below and the 350’s volume really shows—this is a 35-footer that feels like a much larger cruising yacht. The wide beam carries well aft, opening up a bright salon, generous galley, and a true owner’s cabin forward with excellent storage for extended trips. The cockpit is one of the most comfortable in its class, with long seats that invite lounging at anchor and a walk-through transom that makes dinghy transfers painless. Under sail, the balanced hull and moderate draft let you sneak into shallower anchorages without giving up tracking and stiffness. Thoughtful systems access, a roomy engine compartment, and sensible tankage make routine maintenance straightforward for an owner-operator.

The Catalina 350 is particularly well-suited to the mixed conditions you’ll encounter here. Its powerful yet easily managed sailplan performs happily in light afternoon breezes, while the solid hull form and generous displacement keep things comfortable when the sea state builds. The moderate draft opens up gunkholes, creeks, and tucked-away coves that deeper boats can’t reach, yet the boat still feels secure offshore. Large water and fuel capacities support multi-day hops between harbors, and the spacious cockpit becomes the social hub for dockside evenings. Plenty of natural ventilation, wide side decks, and secure handholds make this a practical, confidence-inspiring cruiser for local exploring or longer seasonal voyages.