The Catalina 385, the latest in the “5” series of boats, continues the legacy of award-winning designs that prioritize modern mass-production cruising boat elements combined with practicality. Constructed with solid hand-laid fiberglass, a dedicated structural grid, and lead ballast, this yacht ensures durability and safety. The on-deck features include a functional cockpit with a fold-down table, stern seats, and ergonomic workstations. Below deck, the accommodations are efficient yet comfortable, with a generously sized owner’s stateroom, well-designed head, and impressive galley. The blend of traditional and contemporary design elements extends to the rig, showcasing features like a long mainsheet traveler and in-mast furling mainsail.

Unique design features include a watertight StrikeZone™ collision bulkhead forward; DeepDefense™ rudder system for failsafe steering and a T-Beam MastStep™ structure, with all the benefits of a deck stepped mast and the strength of a keel-stepped mast. The SecureSocket™ mast support/chainplate system facilitates perfect load resolution and watertight integrity. Knitted fabrics create a stronger laminate without additional weight. Catalina’s trademark lead keels absorb impact for safety and require less maintenance than other materials. All systems are designed following the recommendations and standards of the ABYC and IMCI to earn the highest rating of Category A – Unlimited Offshore.

The latest in the line of new Catalinas that evolved from successful design features and proportions of previous models, the Catalina 385’s moderate beam is carried well aft for a spacious cockpit; modest freeboard reduces windage and a beautiful hand-finished teak interior brings it all home with classic warmth and styling that has been a trademark of Catalina for 41 years.