1986 Catalina 36

Boat Overview

Catalina 36 “Take Five”

Storage and Cabin Features

There is ample storage under the V berth, currently holding:

• Two sail bags
• Dinghy bag
• Rug

Additionally, there are:

• Two dirty laundry bins (port and starboard)
• Three drawers (with two through hull transducers for depth and speed under the bottom drawer)
• A third transducer for depth connected to the chart plotter
• A closet on starboard containing a full set of foul weather gear, sheets, and blankets

Head and Plumbing Features

Just outside the V berth cabin to port is the head. Under the shower seat are:

• Two through hulls that drain the sink and shower sump water
• Water supply for the head (must be closed when sailing, especially on starboard tack to prevent flooding)

There is a door under the sink where the toilet paper roller is mounted. RV toilet paper is recommended to avoid clogging the macerator or marina pump out. The shower head is on a hose stored in the cabinet above and behind the head.

Salon Features

Just outside the V berth cabin to starboard in the salon are:

• Four empty drawers
• A large compartment above for storing two large pots for the galley
• A large orange dry box containing all important papers for the boat

Engine Maintenance

Engine maintenance includes:

• Changing the raw water pump impeller every other year (next due spring of '24)
• Changing the engine oil annually at the end of the sailing year
• Recommendation to turn over the engine without using the glow plugs for about fifteen seconds during winter visits to circulate oil

Winterization Process

For winterization:

• Ensure holding tank is empty and fill the diesel fuel tank with stabilizer (located in the port side lazarette)
• Purchase nine gallons of winterizing antifreeze (about $2-3 per gallon)
• Fresh water system: 2 gallons
• Holding tank and macerator pump: 3 gallons
• Bilge pumps: 2 gallons
• Fridge pump and depth transducer: 0.5 gallon
• Main engine: 1.5 gallons

Additional supplies needed include a siphon hose and an oil filter (filter number from the current filter). Start the main engine to warm it up, then siphon gas from the outboard engine’s tank and run it out of gas. Drain the fresh water system and switch tanks using the valves under the deck in front of the galley sink.

Winterizing the Head and Other Systems

Winterize the head by closing the inlet through hull and adding three gallons of antifreeze into the head. Pump it into the holding tank, then switch the holding tank valve to pump overboard and run the macerator pump for about 15 seconds. Use the galley foot pump to empty any water in the fridge, then add half a gallon of antifreeze and pump it out.

Winterize the bilge pumps by adding a gallon of antifreeze and using the cockpit manual pump until pink comes out of the transom. Save another gallon of antifreeze for winter condensation. Change the dinghy engine oil following the Honda manual instructions.

Final Winterization Steps

After winterizing, close all through hulls, unplug AC power from the dock, and store the cable in the port lazarette. Remove the jib and main sails carefully, storing them in the sail bags under the V berth. Ensure the dinghy is secured over the foredeck hatch to prevent leaks.

Spring Preparation

In the spring, reverse the winterization process. Do not fill the water tanks until running the water pressure pump to clear antifreeze.

Recent Upgrades

• Anchor Windlass - New 2023
• Standing Rigging - New 2023
• Halyards - 2 New 2023, 1 New 2013
• Fully Battened Main - Very Good
• Dutchman - New 2023
• Roller Furling 130% Genoa - Very Good
• 40# Anchor, Rode, 20’ Chain, 150’ ½ Nylon - New 2023
• Refrigeration - New 2013
• Garmin 740s Chart Plotter with Radar - New 2013
• Radar with Overlay on Chart Plotter - New 2013
• Raymarine Autopilot - New 2013
• 2 130 Watt Solar Panels and Controller - New 2013
• 2000 Watt Inverter - New 2013
• New Fresh and Raw Water Pumps - New 2013
• Transmission Rebuilt - 2016
• New Glow Plugs - 2016
• Rebuilt and Cleaned Injectors - 2015
• New Electrical Panel - 2015
• Sanyo 32” TV and Marine Antenna - 2023
• Dinghy - New 2013
• Honda 2.3 Outboard - New 2013
• Complete Set of Spares for Head, Pumps, Engine, etc.
• Fans
• Propane Grill
• Several Sunshowers
• Oil Changer
• Dinghy Bilge Pump
• Bosun's Chair

Boat History

The boat spent most of its life on the Chesapeake, sailing from Gratitude. It has very low engine hours (estimated to be 1000 hours) due to proximity to the bay. The hour meter was installed in 2013, so add 1000 hours for total estimated engine hours. The current owners believe they are the third owners. They lived in Arizona and purchased the boat in 2013, making many improvements before taking her to Maine. The boat carries a home port of Tucson, AZ. From 2013 to 2017, she was in the water in Maine for three months each year and was hauled the rest of the time.