Catalina 400 MkII

2001 Catalina 400 MKII – Offshore-Ready, Exceptionally Equipped

This 2001 Catalina 400 MKII is turn-key and ready to cruise. Extensively upgraded by a knowledgeable owner for safe and comfortable offshore cruising, she’s been sailed from the Chesapeake Bay to the Bahamas and as far as Turks and Caicos—proving her capability and comfort on extended voyages.

With a spacious 3-cabin, 2-head layout, recent mechanical and electrical updates, safety gear, hard dodger, and liveaboard amenities, this Catalina 400 MKII stands out in her class.

Notable Features & Upgrades

Electrical & Power

• NEW (2024) dedicated engine-start battery
• NEW (2024) house battery bank with monitor
• Solar array with charge controller
• Panda diesel generator
• 120V inverter
• Solar ventilator

Sails & Rigging

• Ullman mainsail and 135% genoa (2019)
• Standing rigging replaced (2018)
• In-mast furling with vertical-battened main
• Cabin-top electric winch
• New running rigging (main halyard & jib furling line)
• Customized anchor roller for oversized anchor
• Anchor riding sail
• Feathering Max-Prop propeller

Navigation & Electronics

• New 2024 Garmin 935 chart plotter
• Garmin Radar
• Newer (2022) Standard Horizon VHF Radio with 2nd station
• Raymarine Type 1 linear drive autopilot
• AIS system
• Radar reflector
• New in-mast wiring (VHF, radar, tricolor)
• Iridium GO! satellite communicator
• RedPort Wi-Fi booster
• CD/Radio with cockpit and cabin speakers

Deck & Exterior

• Custom hard dodger (2023)– A major upgrade providing excellent protection from wind and spray, allowing you to sail in comfort even in challenging weather. Provides excellent forward visibility, handholds and dry space
• Bow thruster
• Oversized, hard bottom Highfield dinghy with accessories
• Oversized, reinforced dinghy davits
• Outboard lift and rail mount
• Newly soda blasted, primed and painted bottom
• Spacious cockpit with full cushion set
• Transom shower (hot/cold)
• Newly (2024) painted non-skid deck paint

Interior Comforts

• 3 cabin / 2 head layout with convertible saloon table
• Forward cabin: queen V-berth with ensuite head/shower
• Two aft cabins with queen berths and allergy covers
• Separate interior shower
• 3-zone air conditioning / heat pump system
• New (2022) heads. One freshwater power flush, the other sea water and manual flush.
• Lee cloths installed on all bunks

Safety & Offshore Gear

• Viking 4-person life raft (re-certified 2024)
• Grab bag, EPIRB, jack lines
• Lightning protection system
• Many spare parts included
• Extensive charts and cruising guides

Specifications

• Year: 2001
• Make: Catalina
• Model: 400 MKII
• Hull Type: Monohull
• Keel: Wing keel (5’6” draft)
• Engine: Yanmar diesel
• Prop: Feathering Max-Prop

This Catalina 400 MKII offers a rare combination of thoughtful cruising upgrades, excellent condition, and a proven sailing record. Whether you're heading south for the season or planning your first Bluewater passage, she’s ready to take you there in comfort and safety.