BEACH MUSIC - Catalina Yachts FOR SALE

CATALINA YACHTS built nearly three thousand Catalina 36s over a remarkable twenty-six-year run. Celebrated as one of the most accomplished and best-loved cruising sailboats, the 36 set the standard for the family cruiser category. The MK II evolution preserves everything sailors admired in the original while refining it—carrying the beam farther aft to yield a larger cockpit and a notably roomier, more comfortable quarter berth cabin. This iconic monohull sailing yacht remains a benchmark coastal cruiser and performance cruiser.

Comfort & Functionality on Deck

Created for secure, effortless passagemaking and weekend cruising alike, BEACH MUSIC offers wide side decks, double lifelines, and a molded toerail for confident movement under way. Forward, a dedicated anchor locker with stainless bow roller simplifies anchoring and chain management. All halyards and control lines are led aft to winches at the companionway, making sailhandling straightforward and safe. Short-handed or as a couple, BEACH MUSIC is a pleasure to operate—an ideal aft‑cockpit cruising sailboat.

Because BEACH MUSIC can be easily sailed by two, boasts a generous cockpit, and delivers an inviting interior with two private cabins, she’s tailor‑made for the cruising lifestyle. She retains the Catalina 36 hallmarks: a seakindly, moderate‑displacement hull with a wing keel that tracks with assurance and performs confidently in a wide range of conditions. The classic trunk‑cabin deck plan is proven, comfortable, and practical. Stainless steel handrails and anodized spars keep on‑deck maintenance low, extending your sailing season.

Systems were thoughtfully re‑engineered for reliability and access. Engine service is excellent thanks to a removable, insulated one‑piece enclosure. The hull is rugged, hand‑laid solid fiberglass; the keel is lead with integrally cast stainless steel bolts. The mast is stepped on the keel, with inline spreaders and fore‑and‑aft lower shrouds—a stout, easily tuned arrangement prized by cruising sailors.

BEACH MUSIC’s cockpit is substantially larger than the earlier model, featuring long, comfortable bench seats, wheel steering aft, and a coveted walk‑through transom with an integrated swim platform and stainless boarding ladder—perfect for swimming, dinghy access, and lazy afternoons at anchor. It’s a refined day sailer and a true family cruiser in one elegant package.

Spacious & Thoughtful Interior

Below, BEACH MUSIC continues to impress with a smart, liveaboard‑friendly layout. A generous V‑berth sits forward, followed by a head with shower to port and a hanging locker with additional storage to starboard. The main salon provides a large U‑shaped dinette with an adjustable table to port and two comfortable lounge chairs with a petite table to starboard—just right for relaxing, reading, or entertaining. Abundant cabinetry, lockers, and bookshelves make BEACH MUSIC a superb cruising platform for weekends away or extended coastal adventures.

Aft, the galley is well‑equipped with a new, oversized stainless sink, two‑burner stove with oven, top‑loading icebox, and ample stowage for provisions. Opposite sits a proper navigation station, followed by one of BEACH MUSIC’s standout features: a spacious aft quarter cabin with a wide athwartship double berth and easy access made possible by the MK II’s fuller aft sections. The refinished, high‑gloss cabin sole enhances the yacht’s warm, home‑like ambiance, while numerous windows, portlights, and opening hatches bathe the interior in natural light.

Reliable Rig & Performance

The Catalina 36 is rigged as a masthead sloop with a single‑spreader spar and fore‑and‑aft lowers—an ideal balance of performance and simplicity for a coastal cruiser or extended island‑hopping passages. With the DUTCHMAN system, the mainsail is effortless to tame; roller furling on the JIB further streamlines sail management. With all running rigging led to the cockpit, BEACH MUSIC is equally at home singlehanded, sailed by a couple, or crewed—an elegant, capable performance cruiser and sailing yacht.

Thoughtful Upgrades & Ready‑to‑Cruise

Over the past five years, the sellers have consistently modernized BEACH MUSIC, most recently adding a new navigation tablet in December 2025. Key enhancements include AIS, STARLINK satellite communications, lithium batteries, solar panels, fresh upholstery, and multiple mechanical upgrades. Turn‑key and cruise‑ready, she invites you to add your gear and set off. Easy to view in Titusville, BEACH MUSIC embodies the best of the Catalina 36 MK II—an inviting, refined, and versatile coastal cruising sailboat.

Upgrades

From 2021 onward, this yacht has been thoughtfully modernized to elevate reliability, autonomy, and onboard comfort. In 2021, a Raytheon EV200 below deck autopilot was installed for confident course-keeping, complemented by a 10-inch Samsung tablet running the Navionics navigation system. That same year, ground tackle was upgraded with a 45 lb Mantus M1 anchor paired with a Mantus swivel, 90 ft of 5/16 in chain, and 200 ft of 5/8 in nylon rode. In 2022, freshwater quality was enhanced by a double filtration system, while energy independence was boosted with two flexible 170 watt Solarcity solar panels mounted on the bimini feeding a Victron 100/30 MPPT solar charger, plus a Xantrex 2000 watt inverter. Connectivity leapt forward with Starlink mounted on a custom sternmast, and engine reliability benefited from a new stainless steel exhaust riser. The 2023 refit brought bright new LED lighting in the galley and head, a new tachometer at the wheel, Starboard white companionway doors by Zarcor, two SOK 206 amp lithium batteries for a total of 412 amps, a new engine heat exchanger, a new alternator, a new auto anchor light, and five new brass interior lights. In 2024 the galley gained a large single stainless-steel sink with a new sprayer/faucet, while the propulsion system received a new engine saltwater pump and a new Racor double diesel fuel filtration system. Entering 2025, comfort and control were further refined with new cockpit cushions from Catalina Direct and new shift and throttle cables, also from Catalina Direct. Miscellaneous enhancements include seven Hella Turbo fans for breezy airflow throughout. In December 2025, a new tablet was commissioned for navigation with NAVIONICS loaded, and new zincs were fitted to protect underwater metals.

Electrical systems

Designed for confident off-grid cruising, the electrical architecture centers on two 170 watt Solarpower flexible panels mounted on the bimini that feed the Victron 100/30 MPPT controller, which in turn charges the two SOK 206 amp LiFeSO4 lithium batteries. The lithium house bank is supported by a Victron charger for efficient shore-power charging, while an XANTREX PRO WATT 2000 inverter delivers dependable AC power underway or at anchor. Comfort systems include a 6 gallon hot water heater to ensure warm showers after a day under sail.

Galley

The galley is purpose-built for extended cruising, starting with a filtered fresh water system at the sink using double filters for crisp, clean taste. A new single deep stainless-steel sink pairs with a new custom faucet for effortless prep and cleanup, while a microwave and a two-burner stove with oven cover everything from quick snacks to hearty meals. Abundant storage keeps provisions shipshape, great refrigeration preserves freshness, and ample counter tops create a practical workspace. All of it is framed by a varnished wood sole that adds warmth and yachting elegance.

Electronics

The yacht’s electronics suite is streamlined for clarity and confidence: STAR LINK WI-FI delivers high-speed connectivity; navigation is handled by a Raytheon EV200 below deck autopilot working in concert with a compass and depth sounder, and by a NEW DEC 2025 TABLET for navigation with NAVIONICS LOADED; communications are ensured by a VHF system comprising a Raytheon base station and a Standard Horizon HX870 handheld. Together, these systems put precise situational awareness and dependable communication at your fingertips.