1985 Catalina 38

A 1985 Catalina 38 built from fiberglass with teak trim and wood accents throughout. This shallow-draft sloop features a masthead rig with aluminum spars, a raked stem, and a raised counter reverse transom. The internally mounted spade rudder is controlled by a wheel. Power comes from a 28-horsepower Universal diesel engine with a cruising speed around 7 knots.

The layout sleeps up to seven. Forward is an anchor locker in the forepeak, followed by a vee berth, then a head and shower to port with a hanging locker to starboard. The salon contains a U-shaped settee to port and straight settee to starboard. The nav station sits forward of the quarter berth on the starboard side. Teak veneer appears on doors, drawer facings, and bulkheads throughout.

Sail handling is supported by two halyard winches and a mainsheet traveler mounted on the cabin roof. The genoa runs on sheet tracks along the bulwarks with primary winches in the cockpit. Navigation equipment includes radar and GPS. The shallow draft makes the boat suited for exploring shallow-water cruising grounds like the Bahamas.