1988 Catalina 30
$28,900
Boat in Chicago, IL 60617 US
30
1 Engine (Universal)
30 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Point of Sail is an A+ condition Catalina 30 Tall Rig with excellent annual maintenance and engine care. Sailed exclusively on Lake Michigan. Recent upgrades include a new 2025 electronics package featuring a Raymarine autopilot along with B&G wind, depth, speed and GPS. Comfortable cockpit upgrades including stern perch seats and a stern-mounted grill. New lifelines in 2025, a new hot water heater in 2024, updated rigging and more!
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
- (2) Berths
- New V-Berth Cushions
- Headroom 6' 3"
- (5) Opening Portlights w/ Screens & Curtains
- (2) Deck Hatches
- Fiberglass Cabin Sole
- Cabin Cushions (Great Condition)
- Navigation Station
- Outlets Throughout
- Stow-Away Cabin Table
- Shower
- Jabsco Pump Toilet (2019)
- Seaward LP Oven w/ 2-Burner Stove
- New Hot Water Heater, 5 Gallon - Seaward 5700 (2024)
- Pressure Water
- Stainless Steel Double Sink
- Ice Box
- Outlets
- Raymarine Autohelm 4000
- New B&G Triton 2 Wind/Depth/Speed (2025)
- New B&G GPS (2025)
- Ritchie Compass
- Loran
- VHF Radio
- Stereo w/ Cabin Speakers
- (2) Batteries - Group 27
- Shorepower w/ Cord
- Battery Charger
- Fluke Anchor w/ Rode & Chain
- Anchor Roller
- Anchor Locker
- Double Lifelines (New 2025)
- (2) Lifeline Gates
- Swim Ladder
- Running Lights
- Spreader Lights
- Custom Cockpit Cushions
- Stern Perch Seats w/ Cup Holders
- Grille w/ Rail Mount
- Dodger - Sportech w/ Sunbrella Cockpit Extension
- New Harken Binnacle Cover (2025)
- Cockpit Table
- Stainless Steel Pedestal Guard
- Pedestal Guard Cup Holders
- Edson Pedestal Mount
- Helm Station Cover
- Emergency Tiller
- Dock Lines
- Fenders
- (2) Fire Extinguishers
- Lifesling 2 Overboard Rescue System
- Comes with Steel Cradle
- Dacron Main Sail w/ Stack Pack (2016) - Doyle Sails (Annually Maintained, Stored Indoors)
- Dacron 150% Genoa (2016) - Doyle Sails (Annually Maintained, Stored Indoors)
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker (2016) - Doyle Sails (Annually Maintained, Stored Indoors)
- Roller Furling - Hood Yacht Systems (2016)
- Adjustable Back Stay
- Boom Vang
- Preventer
- Main Sheet Traveler
- (4) Self-Tailing Winches
- Rope Clutches
- Halyards
- Some New Rigging Lines
- Universal MK2 Engine, 25HP (1050 Hours)
- PYI Max Propeller - Automatic Feathering Propeller, 3-Blade Classic w/ Maintenance Kit
- Bilge Blower
- Engine Alarm
- Fuel Shutoff Valve - Engine
- Fuel Shutoff Valve - Stove
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Wheel Steering
Point of Sail
Description: 1988 Catalina Tall Rig
Excellent-condition family dayboat/cruiser, fully prepared for a summer of fun and adventure on the water. Meticulously maintained with numerous updates and upgrades throughout. Powered by a reliable 25 HP Universal engine with only approximately 1,100 hours, running strong and ready to go.
The sail plan is in excellent condition, with all equipment well cared for and fully functional. Many of the electronics have been recently updated, and everything is in working order. This C-30T is easy to handle, even single-handed, while offering exceptional comfort both on deck and below.
The interior cabin and cushions are immaculate, reflecting years of attentive ownership. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded annually, she is truly turnkey and ready to sail.
Equipment list:
-Sails: Main - Doyle stack pack, Genoa - 150% Dacron, Hood Seafural roller furlling, both approximately 10 yrs.
-Canvas - Dodger: Sportech, with cockpit extension, New zippered Harken binnacle cover 2025
-New life lines all around 2025
-New rigging lines throughout
-Autohelm 4000 auto pilot
-New Triton 2 electronics (GPS, wind, speed, depth) 2025
-New Seaward hot water heater 5 gal 2024
-Stern perch seats with cup holders (2), grill with rail mounts
-Life sling
-PYI Max Prop - automatic feathering prop - 3 blade classic with maintenance kit
-New Jabsco manual toilet (approximately 7yrs)
-Screens and snap on shades for all windows and hatches, also companionway screen.
-Manuals: complete set: sails/rigging, engine, inverter, marine radio, c-charger Charles battery charger, Hillerange/Princess LP stove, Triton 2 electronics and more.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/26 | Initial price | $28,900 |
Be the first to know when similar boats hit the market
Get notified when new boats become available
Boats For Sale in Illinois, United States Similar to the 1988 Catalina 30
Compare with similar boats and find the perfect one for you.
1988 Catalina 30 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,900 | $25,000 | $24,595 | $21,500 | $19,900 | $19,000 |
| Chicago | Chicago | Winthrop Harbor | Grayslake | Waukegan | Worth |
| 30' | 30' | 30' | 30' | 30' | - |
| 11' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Universal | Universal | Universal | - | universal | - |
| 25 hp | 23 hp | 26 hp | 20 hp | 21 hp | - |
| 3 | 35 | 236 | 15 | 137 | 198 |
Other Catalina 30 boats for sale in Illinois, United States
Other Catalina boats for sale in Illinois, United States
Meet the Broker

Address
Boat Location
Contact Sailboat Sales Co about 1988 Catalina 30
Sailboat Sales Co. at Crowley's Yacht Yard, 3434 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL, 60617












































