Catalina 309 Just Listed

Catalina 309 LIGHTLY SALTED exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales, Newport.

Designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts in the USA, the Catalina 309 has built a strong reputation as one of the most successful models in the Catalina range, admired for her spacious accommodation, easy handling and comfortable coastal cruising manners. Lightly Salted is a one owner 2008 model offered for sale by her original owner, who has had her from new in 2009 after being delivered on a ship. She comes complete with an extensive collection of original owner's manuals from purchase, giving her next owner full documentation and history from day one.

With just 157 hours on the engine and a single owner since new, Lightly Salted comes with a clean, well-documented history throughout including the 2022 full standing and running rigging replacement.

Her well-proportioned hull and generous beam give her a spacious, plush interior that rivals many larger boats, while her fractional sloop rig delivers easy, rewarding sailing performance for coastal cruising, club events or weekend getaways. Below decks, she offers spacious living quarters with two large couches and an extendable table, along with two cabins comprising a double V-berth and a quarter-berth. The galley is well equipped with a Princess stove top and oven, a sink and a refrigerator, while the single head keeps things simple and practical for cruising.

Highlights

2008 Catalina 309 designed by Gerry Douglas
One owner since new
Only 157 hours on the engine
In mast furling main controlled from cockpit and self tacking
Extensive original owner's manuals from purchase
Standard model with open transom, walk through to swim platform and boarding ladder
Two cabins: double V-berth and quarter-berth
Spacious saloon with two large couches and extendable table
Galley with stovetop, oven, sink and refrigerator
Reliable inboard diesel engine
Fractional sloop rig
Well suited to coastal cruising, club events and weekend escapes

Inspection is highly recommended.

Specifications:

Designer : Gerry Douglas
Builder : Catalina Yachts

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 132

Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : Monohull
Country Origin : USA
Length (m) : 9.45 m
Length Waterline (m) : 8.08 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 11' 6"
Beam/Width (m) : 3.51 m
Draft (m) : 1.32 (Wing Keel), 1.91m (Fin Keel)
Draft (feet) : 4' 4", 6' 3"
Keel/Ballast : Lead 1996 kg
Dry Weight (kgs) : 4627 kgs
Number of Helms : 1 foldable stainless steel wheel
Displacement : 4445 kg
Colour : White
Cockpit Type : Large horsehoe shape with full cockpit cushions and canvas covers overhead

Engine Notes : Immaculate Yanmar 21hp diesel shaft driven with an incredibly low 167 hrs on the meter. Upgraded stainless steel exhaust elbow.
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : 157
Horse Power (hp) : 21
Drive Type : Shaft with dripless seal
Engine Room : As new.
Generator : Alternator
Number of Batteries : 2
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 102
Propeller : Fixed 3 blade
Steering System : Stainless steel folding wheel to chain and cable to quadrant
Engine Make : Yanmar
Cooling System : Heat exchanger, fresh water cooled
Litres per Hour : 2.5
Battery Charger : 240v

Accommodation Notes : Spacious living quarters with two large couches and an extendable table. Equipped with two private enclosed cabins, one double V berth and an aft queen berth. Headroom: 2m
Number of Berths : 4 min/6 max
Number of Showers : 1 inside enclosed head plus 1 on external swim platform
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressurised
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Jabsco Manual marine
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 64
Number of Cabins : 2

Galley Notes : Kitchen is equipped with a 'Princess' stove top and oven, Sink and a refrigerator.
Stove : 2 burner gas stove top
Refrigeration : Waeco 12v fridge
Number of Sinks : 1
Oven : 1

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : GME digital Sound system with cockpit speakers, TV.

Anchor / Winch : Electric anchor windlass with fott switch
Bilge Pump : 1 x auto plus 1 manual
Deck Gear : Self tailing winches, recessed folding swim ladder, pushpit champagne seats, boat hook, whisker pole, fenders, dock lines, rope bags.

Mast/Rigging : Aluminium mast and boom, 2022 running and standing rigging.
Sail Inventory : In mast furling main, furling headsail

Electrics : 240v shore power with charger and outlets, 12v throughout with outlets, solar panels on bimini
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine package.

Dinghy : Highfield rigid bottomed inflatable plus Suziki 4 stroke outboard.

Covers : Helm cover, UV strip on headsail, spray dodger with link sheet to bimini on stainless steel frame. Cockpit cushions

Safety Gear : Horsehoe life ring, life jackets, VHF, flares, emergency tiller, V sheet.

Ground Tackle : Galvanised plough anchor and chain plus warp.

GPS : Raymarine
Number of Fish Finders : 1
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : Icom VHF radio
Number of Life Jackets : 4

Remarks : One owner since new, presents immaculate.

Compass : Pedestal mounted compass.
Depth Instrument : Raymarine
Speed Instrument : Raymarine
Fire Extinguisher : 2
MOB System : Horseshoe lifering
Bimini : Yes
Fenders : 4

Vessel Name : Lightly Salted

Anti-foul : July 2026