BOATOWNER’S BOAT REVIEW
Looking forward in the Catalina 36. To starboard is a berth/settee which converts to two facing seats with a table between—a signature item of the Catalina 36.
Looking aft shows the main settee and galley on port side. To your left you can see the cabin door opening to the aft cabin.
but has always had a forward stateroom forward of a single head at the forward bulkhead. A second full stateroom is aft under the cockpit. The U-shaped galley has always been to port just as you enter the companionway. The galley has a double stainless steel sink, drainable icebox, propane stove and oven, and multiple storage cabinets for dishes, food, etc. The cabins are full of teak trim, as well as cabinets and drawers with plenty of general storage. Portside seating in the main saloon is either an L-shaped sofa with a bulkhead-mounted dining table, or a U-shaped sofa with a pedestal table. The starboard side has a long sofa that is convertible to two seats with a small table between. This is convenient for cruising couples who only need this smaller table and have the open floor space instead of the larger table to port. The seating is all proportioned to be very comfortable for leisurely reading or watching TV or for taking a nap. Having only one head allowed it to be built large and fully functional with a shower, vanity and marine head while leaving plenty of
living space in the main cabin. There are plenty of hatches for excellent cabin ventilation. The engine compartment is easily accessed through a main cabin cover under the companionway ladder and aft hatches in the aft cabin. Every part of the engine is accessible for service. The balanced spade rudder is hung just aft of a short skeg, providing responsive steering, while also making straight-line tracking easy. The keel is fiberglass-encased lead available as a fin (5’-10”) or shoal draft wing (4’-8”). The 11’-10” beam carries a bit forward, allowing for generous cabin space while helping the hull rise over waves rather than plowing. The T-shaped cockpit is long for lounging and convenient crewing under sail. The MK II version was first offered in 1995. The beam was increased at the deck in the stern, allowing for increased cockpit space. The waterline dimensions did not change. As the C36 evolved, an open transom was added; exterior teak was replaced by stainless steel, and interior teak and features were added. Cruising World recognized the C-36 Mk II by
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