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LONG WINDED
34' 1988 Catalina MK I
$34,500.00
Last Updated: 2025-09-18
Introducing 'LONG WINDED', a Catalina 34, a beautifully crafted sloop from 1988, known for its exceptional performance and comfort. With an overall length of 34.5 feet, this monohull features a robust fiberglass hull and a fin keel, ensuring stability and agility on the water. Powered by a reliable Universal M25 inboard diesel engine, delivering 25 horsepower, it promises a thrilling sailing experience with a maximum hull speed of 7.32 knots. Accommodations include two cozy cabins and a well-appointed head, making it perfect for weekend getaways or extended voyages. The thoughtful design ensures ample space for relaxation and enjoyment. The Catalina 34 is equipped with essential features that enhance your sailing adventures. This vessel, named "LONG WINDED," is a fantastic choice for those seeking a blend of performance and comfort in a classic sailing yacht. Embrace the open waters with confidence and style aboard this timeless beauty.
Make: Catalina
Model: MK I
Year: 1988
Length: 34ft
Name: LONG WINDED
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Alameda, CA
- Category: Sail
- Class: Sloop
- Keel: Fin Keel
- Designer: Frank Butler
- Builder: Catalina Yachts USA
- Beam: 11.75 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 5.58 feet
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Universal
- EngineModel: M25
- EngineYear: 1988
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 25
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 857
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 25 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 73 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Capacity: 34 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
Additional Descriptions
Additional
Upgrades and Improvement History
2021
- Purchase
- New standing rigging. All mast work by Hansen Rigging
- New main and 122% jib 9 oz Dacron
- Refurbish running rig
- Refurbish mast, anodize spreaders
- Add lazy jacks to boom
- New masthead tricolor
- Masthead wind transponder - Raymarine Seatalk transponder
- New VHF antenna
- New deck lights
- Rebuild exhaust manifold
- Replace muffler connections
- New alternator with internal regulator
- Head pump & plumbing
- Y valve for head outflow
- Axiom 7 dv Chart plotter
- E100 autopilot head and wheel-pilot w/Instruments
- New dodger windows
- Aims power 2500w inverter
2022
- Bottom Paint
- Repair any (a few) blisters
- Structurally repair the ‘Catalina Smile’
- New propeller
- PSS shaft log
- Engine cooling - replace hose and hull fittings
- Lewmar windlass w/foredeck and cockpit controls
- Upgrade anchor rollers
- Mantus 25 lb anchor with 60’ chain, 200’ rode
- New VHF w/AIS receiver (Sea Talk network) & RAM mic at helm
- Raymarine fishfinder transponder
- Add i70 cockpit instrument-wind from masthead
- Replace chain locker drain with bronze
- Steel ‘granny’ bars for safety in transit to shrouds
- Repair leaks in windows & chainplates
- New stereo, with Bluetooth
- Connect speedo paddle to transponder converter
2023
- West Marine PRU-3 dinghy and foredeck tie-downs
- Replaced cockpit drains, hoses, through-hulls
- New fresh water pump
- New aft fresh water tank valve
- Bilge pump check valve
- Bilge pump counter
- LED stateroom reading lights, galley, salon lights. Additional LED’s aboard
- Repair broken step
2024
- Bottom paint
- Cetol brightwork
- Dodger refurbished
- Jib leach serviced
2025
- 200 Ah LiFePO house battery system, w/105 Ah AGM backup
- Victron 30A shore power charger for AGM
- Victron 30A shore power charger for AGM
- Victron 500A shunt to monitor battery banks, with downloadable monitor app
- DC-DC converter for charging of dissimilar batteries
- New fresh water pump
- New forward tank fresh water valve
- Soft shackle on boom to improve reef line travel and stowage
Additional Features
- Refrigerator
- Furling Genoa • Harken Furler w/NEW 9oz 122%
- Compass
- Shore Power Inlet • 110v 30a Shore Power
- Mainsail Cover
- Depthsounder
- Spray Hood
- Vhf • Newer ('22) VHF at Nav Desk w/RAM mic at Helm + New Antenna
- Battery Charger
- Log Speedometer
- Cockpit Speakers
- Cockpit Cushions
- Swimming Ladder
- Hot Water
- Gps
- Cockpit Table
- Inverter • Newer ('21) AIMS 2500w Inverter
- Spinnaker Pole • Mast mounted
- Autopilot • E 100 Autopilot head w/Wheelpilot
- Steering Wheel
- Plotter
- Microwave Oven
- Marine Head
- Lazyjacks • Newer (21) Lazy Jacks
- Oven • Force 10 2-Burner w/Oven
- Ais • NEW VHF w/AIS on SeaTalk Network
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Wind Speed and Direction • NEW Raymarine on SeaTalk Network
- Battened Mainsail
- Radio
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Steve Coghlan
Yacht & Ship Broker
Yacht & Ship Sales
steve@rubiconyachts.com
925-352-5700 - mobile
510-838-1800 - office
1150 Ballena Blvd., Ste 121
Alameda, CA 94501