The Catalina 350 sloop won the Cruising World Sailboat of the Year award when she was first introduced. It’s easy to understand why, since her design incorporates many great features usually found in larger vessels, which include:
A 13′ beam
An easy rig with roller furling genoa, self-tailing winches and sail controls which are led aft to the cockpit
A large 7′ cockpit with bimini top, deep coamings and high seat backs
Catalina’s trademark wide weather decks, tall life lines and inboard shrouds
A truly divided anchor locker has double rollers and an electric windlass
The interior offers 6′ 5″ headroom, two large private cabins with centerline berth forward. Additional amenities include a double entry head with a separate stall shower, spacious main salon with multiple table and seating options which can accommodate three more overnight guests, if desired, and a true U-shaped galley that will satisfy any cook. The refrigerator alone will be a pleasant surprise to any sailor! There is abundant storage which is great for extended cruising or for living-a-board.
Interior Overview
The interior of KITE is beautifully appointed and is all about options! The teak and holly sole has easy open panels which provide both additional stowage and access to important systems. The aft cabin, which can be used as the Master’s Cabin or for storage when there are no guests aboard, has a separate door to port, an inner spring mattress, multiple stowage options, and multiple ports/hatches.
The galley to starboard features a surprising refrigerator with two access openings, a counter access freezer, and even a special trash bin cabinet! The gimballed propane stove with oven, and the microwave oven offer numerous cooking facilities. The storage is well organized.
The salon has 6′ 5″ headroom, which adds to its spaciousness. The navigation station is to port, beside a large settee. There are two easily interchanged table options. The seating area to starboard can be configured to be either a single settee/bedding option, or two separate seats with a table between. That conversion is simple and very well thought out. There is additional storage beneath the settees.
The head, with its shower stall, sink, and toilet, can be accessed via a salon door to port, or from the forward stateroom.
The forward stateroom features an inner spring mattress on the centerline bed, drawers under the bed for stowage, lockers, and multiple ports/hatches.
All 5 of the opening hatches feature screens, internal shades, and coordinating Sunbrella exterior hatch covers. The 6 opening ports also feature screens and internal shades.
The engine is accessed behind the steps leading into the salon. The easily removable sound shield gives amazing access to the engine, and has a fire-port feature.
Cockpit
Captain’s chair and 2 stern rail seats
Closed cell foam cockpit cushions with snaps
Center cockpit table with 2 varnished teak drop-leafs
Walk-through stern with swim ladder and removable helm seat
Hot & Cold-water stern shower
Huge cockpit lazarette (holds deflated 10′ dinghy) life jackets and more
2 10-lb. propane tanks each in its own external locker
Sunbrella canvas: Bimini, Dodger, Connector, Isinglass covers, Binnacle cover, winch covers (all navy blue)
Wheel Steering – 36″ stainless – Folding
Sails
Mainsail, Dacron – 276 sq. ft.
1 Internal halyard led aft
In-mast furling
110% Roller-furling jib, 2 halyards
Adjustable cars for jib sheets
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Traveler control with Adjuster System
2003 Catalina 350 KITE Rigging
Mast Height from DWL – 54′
Double spreaders
Shrouds – 5/16″ wire 1 x 19
Forestay – 5/16″ wire 1 x 19
Backstay – 5/16″wire 1 x 19
Backstay Bridle – 1/4″ wire 1 x 19
Solid Boom Vang, Spring Loaded
Ball bearing blocks on all running rigging
2003 Catalina 350 KITE Winches
Primary: (2) Harken B44.2 STC,
Chrome bronze, self-tailing, 2-speed
Halyard: 2 Harken B32.2 STC,
Chrome bronze, self-tailing, 2-speed
3 winch handles
2003 Catalina 350 KITE Ground Tackle
35 lb. Delta anchor 200 ft. chain rode
35 lb. Claw anchor 70 ft. chain rode +200 ft.5/8″ nylon line
35 lb. Danforth 20 ft. chain rode +250 ft. 5/8″ nylon line
Two separate anchor rollers on bow
Electric anchor windlass with Up/Down control
2003 Catalina 350 KITE Electrical System
Batteries (4) 6v T145 golf cart batteries (new 2017)
12v Gr.27 engine starting (new 2016)
Navigation Lights to international rules
Anchor Light on Masthead
Deck Light and Steaming light on Mast
LED cabin lights
AirEx wind generator
16K BTU Reverse cycle AC/heat
Electronics
Raymarine ST60 Wind, Speed and Depth Systems: Mounted on 3-instrument Navpod
Garmin 200 VHF Radio with AIS receiver: Fixed Mount with RAM Microphone & Masthead antennae
Garmin 4212 Color Chartplotter System with display on NavPod, GPS Antenna
ST6001 Autopilot system: Raymarine
Binnacle mounted lighted compass
AM/FM/CD stereo system
All documentation for electronics
Engine
Universal M35B
81.47 cu in (1.34 ltr)
Engine Cylinders – 35hp (4) FWC
Fuel Consumption – 0.8 GPH@ 2500 RPM
2016: New Exhaust Manifold & Heat Exchanger
New Transmission
New Dripless Shafts
2003 Catalina 350 Propeller
Maxprop 3 blade 15″ feathering
Galley
Refrigerator: 12v DC, 4 cu ft
Freezer: 12v DC, 4 cu ft
2-burner gimballed propane stove with oven
Microwave oven
Double SS sink
Angled trash bin cabinet
Ample storage cabinets and drawers
