What should I pay for Catalina 22 with trailer and motor?

dailytrek

dailytrek

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Aug 25, 2015
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San Juan 28 Sequim, WA
What should I pay for each end of the spectrum on condition for a 22 with trailer and operable engine?
High end is a boat, galvanized trailer and newer motor which have been well cared for and needs little work.
Low end is no major damage or fiberglass repairs, everything in working order but needs upgrading.
I live in Port Townsend WA.
 
morbidfollower

morbidfollower

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Aug 15, 2022
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Catalina 22 14790 Redwood City, CA
I'd easily pay 12k for a new design fully loaded. On the low end I wouldn't buy a boat unless it was in good shape. maybe 3k. And I'd personally avoid any that are worth less than that. But some guys enjoy working on boats as much as sailing them which is cool but if I had to start over I would look for a turn-key boat and just go sailing.
 
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Gene Neill

Gene Neill

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Sep 30, 2013
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1988 Catalina 22 North Florida
The spectrum is going to be very, very blurry at each end. Luck plays a huge role, as does the way each individual defines terms like "little work", and "needs upgrading". ;)

Having said that, I would not expect to easily find any model year C22 boat/motor/trailer in decent shape, with no major work needed, for less than about $4500. It could happen, but some luck and patience would be required. I've bought a couple C22's for less than that, and deeply regretted it both times.

On the high side, I would expect to pay a lot for a 1988+ boat from a seller who loved it, maintained it, and rigged it well. If you could find such a thing at all. (Once again, luck and patience come into play here.) We bought our 1988 for $5500 in "ready to sail" condition, but she had a crappy trailer, crappy sails, a crappy motor, and crappy electronics. Not to mention plenty of long-overdue maintenance needed, and undoing all the idiotic things the PO had done to her. By the time she was fully up to speed, we had 20K in her, and countless hours of labor.

So, I think I would happily give $15K for a near-pristine C22 boat/motor/trailer combo with good electronics, 1988 or newer. If one could be found.
 
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...3TacksontheWater

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Sep 17, 2022
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Catalina 22 Oolagah
I believe that both Gene and morbidfollower have hit the nail on the head. A well maintained boat with good maintenance records and receipts is generally worth every penny the owner is asking for. On the bright side, if you are handy with tools, with the abundance of spare parts available for Catalina 22s, taking on a project boat that is in sound condition structurally can make for a very enjoyable experience.
George
 
Stu Jackson

Stu Jackson

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Feb 26, 2004
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Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Only Gene mentioned a YEAR. Without knowing that, or at least a range of years, the question is unanswerable. We bought a 1981 C22 in 1983 in immaculate condition, as was its trailer. The price of the same rig, even if kept in immaculate condition today would be quite different. As would a later model C22. C'mon folks...
 
AaronD

AaronD

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Aug 10, 2014
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Catalina 22 9874 Newberg, OR / Olympia, WA
Low end: negative $1000 or more. Few parts worth selling. Pay someone to haul it away. Run away! Run away!
High end: Like others have said - $15k or even more for a well-maintained boat equipped how you want it (sails, rigging, ground tackle, electronics...)

We really narrowed your range, didn't we :)
 
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