Catalina 34
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| Make | Catalina |
|---|---|
| Model | 34 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$32,500 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Sloop |
| Length | 35 ft / 10.55 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Marina Del Rey, California, United States |
| LOA | 34 ft 7 in / 10.55 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11 ft 11 in / 3.63 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 52 ft / 15.85 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Universal |
| Engine Model | Single Universal M-25XP diesel engine. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 25 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2500 |
| Designer | Catalina |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 23 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 71 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 20 gal |
Description
1987 Catalina 34 “Ciao Bella” – Cruise-Ready, Fully Outfitted, and Proven Where It Counts
If you’re tired of scrolling through tired project boats, half-finished upgrades, and marina-bound dreamers — stop. Ciao Bella is not that boat.
She’s a fully equipped, actively cruised Catalina 34 that’s been loved, lived on, and refined through real use — not just parked at the dock. From months anchored off Catalina to solo nights under the stars, Ciao Bella has been a steady, self-sufficient escape — not just a weekend cruiser, but a tested island home. She’s been my escape, my island home, and my reset button — and now she’s ready to do the same for you.
The Catalina 34 is already one of the most popular production cruisers ever made for good reason: forgiving to sail, easy to maintain, and surprisingly roomy inside. But what makes Ciao Bella special is not the model — it’s the readiness. The systems are dialed in. The upgrades are done. The gear is already onboard. You’re not buying someone else’s someday — you’re buying your right now.
I’ve spent the last two years optimizing her to live well off-grid, cruise comfortably, and stay flexible. That means real investment — in solar, Victron gear, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, anchoring systems, and more. She has the gear to make cruising simple, but not so over-complicated that you need a systems tech just to go sailing.
This isn’t a white-glove broker listing. I’m the owner. I know this boat inside and out. And I’m not selling because she needs work — I’m selling because life’s shifting toward something bigger, and I’m finally ready to let go of this one.
Here’s what you’re getting:
- A boat that’s currently used, not currently neglected
- A layout that sleeps 6, cooks real meals, and feels like home
- Systems that work, upgrades that matter, and a price that makes sense
- A boat already located in Marina del Rey — no shipping, no guessing, no mystery history
She’s priced to sell — not because she’s lacking, but because I want her to go to someone who’s ready to use her now. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Catalina 34 this turnkey, this equipped, and this honestly represented anywhere near this price.
If you're serious, come see her. I’ll walk you through everything. No pressure, no sales pitch — just one sailor to another.
Accommodations
The Catalina 34 is known for its spacious and comfortable layout — ideal for coastal cruising, liveaboard life, or weekend getaways.
- Sleeps 6 comfortably:
- Salon dinette drops down to form an additional double berth (cushion insert included)
- Private aft cabin with large double berth and hanging locker
- Private forward V-berth with filler cushion and privacy door
- Convertible salon dinette drops down to form an additional double berth
- Generous headroom: approximately 6’3” in the main cabin
- Large main salon with wraparound seating and fixed center table
- Full galley to port with gimbaled stove/oven, deep sink, and top-loading icebox or fridge
- Navigation station with full-size chart table and electrical panel
- Enclosed head with marine toilet, sink, vanity, and handheld shower
- Lots of natural light via overhead hatches and side ports
Mechanical Equipment
- Rebuilt engine starter (2024)
- Direct drive with fixed propeller
- Racor fuel filter with water separator
- 23-gallon aluminum fuel tank (under port cockpit locker)
- Engine access via companionway and side panels
- 12V engine start battery
- Manual and electric bilge pumps
- Electrical & Power Systems
- 1,000 watts of solar panels (mounted on dodger and deck)
- Victron MPPT solar charge controller
- Victron SmartShunt battery monitor system
- Four (4) 6V golf cart batteries (new in 2024, wired for 12V house bank)
- Portable 2000W generator (deck-mounted)
- Shore power connection
- Plumbing & Waste Systems
- New holding tank (2022)
- New macerator and complete toilet plumbing replacement (2022)
- Fresh water pump replaced (2022)
- Manual marine toilet
- Enclosed head with sink and shower
Galley Equipment
- Upgraded Force 10 stainless steel 2-burner propane stove with oven (gimbaled)
- Deep stainless steel sink with pressurized hot & cold water
- Top-loading refrigerated icebox
- Ample countertop space and storage cabinets
- Drawers and lockers for utensils, cookware, and provisions
- Fold-down galley extension for additional prep space
Located to port at the base of the companionway for safe access while underway
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Solid fiberglass hull with molded nonskid deck
- Fin keel with balanced spade rudder
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with double lifelines
- Stern-mounted swim ladder
- Electric anchor windlass
- Stainless steel bow roller and anchor locker
- Deck-mounted 2000W portable generator
- 1,000 watts of solar panels
- Mainsheet traveler mounted on cabin top
- Self-tailing primary winches and halyard winches
- Lazy Jacks
- Dodger
- Mooring cleats, fairleads, and dock lines
- Cockpit cushions and folding cockpit table
- Teak accents and companionway trim
- Navigation and anchor lights
Navigation Systems
- Raymarine autopilot
- Garmin GPS and chart plotter
- Raymarine wind, speed, and depth instruments
- Compass at helm
- VHF radio
- Full navigation station with chart table and electrical panel
- Navigation and anchor lights
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