NECESSITY
2000 Catalina
- 36′
- Cruisers
- Kemah, Texas
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Overview
Catalina 36 2000 Professionally upgraded with new equipment and enhanced maintenance.
Upgrades and Enhanced Maintenance
Electronics
- Depth and wind instrumentation replaced in Jan 2024
- Speed transducer paddle wheel replacement Jan 2024
- New VHF radio purchased in March 2025, needs to be installed
Engine
- Propeller greased/serviced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
- Exhaust hose replaced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
- New shaft seal installed by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
- Raw water intake hoses to engine replaced (2) Dec 2023
- Engine cleaned Dec 2023
- Replaced strut, replaced the shaft, installed drip-less shaft seal, aligned the engine with the shaft May 2024 completed by True North Marine
- Engine service July 2024: oil changed, replaced oil filter, replaced both fuel filters (primary and secondary), checked impeller, replaced zinc in heat exchanger
- Engine service July 2025: oil changed, replaced oil filter, replaced both fuel filters (primary and secondary), checked impeller, replaced zinc in heat exchanger
Sails
- Dutchman system reworked Dec 2023
- New canvas 2025/2026
Rigging
- Winches fully serviced Nov 2023
- Standing rigging inspection completed by Hayes Rigging Feb 2024
- Traveler lines replaced April 2024
- New headsail sheets installed April 2024
- New Asym halyard acquired April 2024; needs to be installed
Interior
- New Macerator pump installed Nov 2023
- Drawer slides replaced: v-berth drawer and galley drawer Dec 2023
- Replaced head lighting with new LED light Dec 2023
- Replaced two fluorescent lights in galley/salon with new LED lights Dec 2023
- New saloon LED lights with USB ports Jan 2024
- New galley sink drains and new galley faucet Jan 2024
- Installed all new water lines, freshwater pump, two-step water filtration Jan 2024
- New bathroom faucet and drain Feb 2024
- All ducts removed, thoroughly cleaned March 2024
- New air conditioner installed March 2024
- New AC duct in aft cabin, August 2024
- New head pump April 2024
- Teak cockpit table refinished April 2024
- New refrigerator installed August 2024
- Replaced lighting in aft cabin and salon September 2024
- Installed two fans in aft cabin September 2024
- New canvas 2025/2026
- Replaced water pump August 2026
Safety
- Bilge pump rewired Nov 2023
- New fire extinguishers Nov 2023
- Zincs replaced by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
- Bottom job done, fully repainted by Southern Boat Works Dec 2023
- Removed line bags and installed new line hangers Dec 2023
- New fenders Dec 2023
- New horseshoe safety throw Feb 2024
- Installed dinghy davit system September 2024
- New Bilge Pump September 2024
- New Bilge Pump 2026
- Ongoing: Diver on contract to check the bottom quarterly and replace zincs as needed
Equipment
Vessel Overview
The 2000 Catalina 36 MkII combines a spacious T-shaped cockpit and walk-through transom with cockpit-led controls, a practical U-shaped galley, two private cabins, and a proven moderate-displacement hull. Notable equipment includes the Universal M35BC diesel engine, Adler Barbour refrigeration, LPG stove and oven, pressurized hot and cold water, and a Maxwell anchor windlass.
Cockpit
- Large T-shaped cockpit with long bench seats and high coamings.
- Walk-through transom with removable helm seat.
- Stern rail seats with integrated cup holders.
- Pedestal steering with compass and space for instrument pods.
- Folding cockpit table.
- Running rigging led aft to cockpit clutches for convenient short-handed sailing.
Deck & Rig
- Classic trunk-cabin deck with wide side decks for easy movement forward.
- Deck-stepped mast with inline spreaders and fore-and-aft lower shrouds.
- Anodized spars and stainless-steel handrails.
- Inboard shrouds for improved sheeting angles and safer deck access.
- Lewmar deck hardware with primary Lewmar 48 Ocean Series self-tailing winches.
- Lewmar 30 Ocean Series self-tailing winches at the port side and cabin top.
- Starboard-mounted Maxwell anchor windlass.
- Anchor locker with bow roller.
- Lead wing keel with stainless-steel keel bolts.
- Opening hatches over the forward cabin and salon for ventilation.
Transom & Swim Area
- Walk‑through transom with swim ladder.
- Stern rail seats with cup holders.
- Shower at transom (common factory feature).
Sailing & Rigging
- Full-batten mainsail with Dutchman sail-flaking system.
- Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker
- 135% genoa on a Schaefer roller furler.
- Control lines led aft to the cockpit.
- Primaries 48 Lemar Self-tailing Ocean series.
- Cabin-top Lewmar 30 Ocean Series self-tailing.
- Rigid boom vang.
Mechanical
- Universal M35BC 35 hp diesel engine.
- Excellent engine access through a removable insulated enclosure.
- Mechanical compartment aft of the engine with accessible valves and filters.
Electrical
- 12V DC / 120V AC panels at nav station.
- Shore power system with breaker panel.
- Factory battery bank (typically 2 house + 1 start).
- Interior lighting throughout.
Plumbing
- Pressurized hot and cold water.
- Marine head with shower.
- 87-gallon freshwater capacity.
- 25-gallon fuel capacity.
Galley
- U-shaped galley with composite countertops.
- Double stainless-steel sinks near the centerline for drainage underway.
- Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration . New 2024
- New Multifunction oven
- Induction Stove
- Dry-storage lockers Interior Comfort
- Two private cabins: a forward V-berth and an aft athwartship berth.
- Bulkhead-mounted folding dinette table.
- Teak-and-holly cabin sole.
- Multiple opening hatches and ports for ventilation.
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