Dragonfly

About Dragonfly

<p>This <strong>1996 Catalina 36 MkII</strong> has been exceptionally well cared for, and the cleanliness is immediately apparent, from the interior joinery and upholstery to the machinery, systems and deck equipment. She presents as a boat that has been maintained consistently rather than hurriedly prepared for sale.</p><p>DRAGONFLY combines the attributes that helped make the Catalina 36 one of America’s most successful cruising sailboats: an easily handled sailplan, comfortable two-cabin interior, generous storage, large cockpit, walk-through transom and excellent cruising accommodations. Her <strong>shoal-draft wing keel draws approximately 4'5"</strong>, making her particularly well suited to the Chesapeake, Pamlico Sound, ICW, Bahamas and other shallow-water cruising grounds.</p><p>This is also the desirable <strong>Tall Rig version</strong>, providing additional sail area for improved light-air performance.</p><p>The Catalina 36 MkII was introduced in 1994 as an evolution of the very successful Catalina 36, incorporating a larger cockpit, walk-through transom and revised interior and deck arrangement. The design earned <strong>Cruising World’s 1995 Boat of the Year award for Best Value – Midsize Cruiser</strong>, recognition that helps explain why the model remains so popular on the brokerage market three decades later.</p><p>For someone looking for a clean, proven, comfortable cruising sailboat without taking on a major restoration project, <strong>DRAGONFLY deserves serious consideration.</strong></p><p><br></p><h1>HIGHLIGHTS</h1><ul><li><strong>Exceptional overall cleanliness and condition</strong></li><li><strong>1996 Catalina 36 MkII Tall Rig</strong></li><li><strong>Shoal-draft wing keel, approximately 4'5" draft</strong></li><li><strong>September 2025 bottom paint</strong></li><li>Hull cleaned and waxed</li><li><strong>Universal M35 diesel, approximately 2,000 hours</strong></li><li><strong>PYI Max-Prop 3-blade auto-feathering propeller</strong></li><li><strong>16,000 BTU Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning / heat</strong></li><li><strong>Majestic UFO X Omnidirectional TV antenna with preamp / ROKU flatscreen TV</strong></li><li><strong>2015 full-batten mainsail</strong></li><li>Schaefer 2000 roller-furling genoa</li><li>Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 74-series chartplotter</li><li>AIS/GPS-equipped Standard Horizon VHF</li><li>Autopilot</li><li>Raymarine depth instrumentation</li><li>Electric anchor windlass</li><li><strong>Four new 6V Duracell house batteries, 2026</strong></li><li>High-output Balmar alternator</li><li>Heart Freedom inverter/charger</li><li>Adler Barbour refrigeration</li><li>Large two-cabin interior</li><li>Walk-through transom and swim platform</li><li>Well-maintained Persian Green canvas package</li><li>Current owner since approximately 2012</li><li>No reported collision, fire, flooding or lightning-strike history</li><li>Located in <strong>New Bern, NC</strong></li></ul><h1>WHY THE CATALINA 36 MkII?</h1><p>The Catalina 36 became one of the company’s defining models because it occupies a particularly useful middle ground: large enough for genuine extended cruising, yet manageable enough for a couple to sail without a large crew.</p><p>Catalina introduced the <strong>MkII in 1994</strong>, retaining the proven concept while revising the deck, cockpit, transom and accommodations. Catalina records show that the MkII received a <strong>Cruising World Boat of the Year award in March 1995</strong>, while Cruising World lists it specifically as the <strong>1995 Best Value Midsize Cruiser</strong>.</p><p>The MkII's larger cockpit, walk-through transom and improved aft accommodations made an already successful design even more cruising friendly. Catalina's own specifications list the wing-keel model at approximately <strong>14,100 lb displacement, 6,600 lb ballast and only 4'5" draft</strong>.</p><p>That combination remains especially attractive for East Coast sailors.</p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>