2003 Catalina 350 - Blue Bayou

Clean, Comfortable, and Exceptionally Well-Maintained Cruiser

Blue Bayou has enjoyed thoughtful ownership and consistent care throughout her life. The current owners continued the tradition of keeping her impeccably clean, mechanically sound, and wonderfully equipped for comfortable cruising. With her impressive interior volume, intelligent Catalina design features, and a long list of desirable upgrades, Blue Bayou represents one of the best values in the mid-size cruising category.

This Catalina 350 offers what sailors appreciate most-ease of handling, a spacious cockpit, smart systems, and a warm, inviting interior perfect for extended cruising or relaxed weekends on the water. Her 13' beam and nearly 6'9" of headroom create the feel of a much larger vessel, while still maintaining the simplicity and reliability Catalina is known for.

Highlights & Upgrades

• New Dodger & Bimini (2022)

• Fresh Bottom Job with New Cutlass Bearing (2025)

• Reverse-Cycle HVAC (18,500 BTU) - fully serviced 9/2025

• Stainless Davits

• Custom Wing Doors with Screen Inserts

• Delta Anchor with 250 ft Chain

• Max Prop 3 Bladed

• Two New 4D House Batteries (2025)

• Raymarine Electronics Suite + Autopilot

• Full Set of Cockpit Cushions

Blue Bayou has been maintained with an eye toward reliability. She carries numerous spares and benefits from Catalina's signature low-maintenance design-virtually no exterior teak and molded nonskid decks that are easy to care for.

INTERIOR Salon & Accommodations

The Catalina 350 is known for delivering remarkable interior volume, and Blue Bayou is no exception. Her warm teak interior, teak and holly flooring, abundant natural light, and generous storage create a welcoming environment for living aboard or cruising.

Layout & Comfort

• Two-cabin layout with sleeping accommodations for six

• Forward centerline island berth with step-up access

• Froli Bed Springs System in V Berth - 2024

• Aft double quarter berth with cabinetry and lighting

• Convertible salon settee for additional sleeping ** Reupholstered 6/2025 **

• Hanging lockers, LED lighting, and quality teak joinery throughout

Head

A smartly designed Raritan electric head is paired with Catalina's one-piece molded head/shower compartment-no troublesome seams and easy to maintain. Stainless fixtures and molded countertop complete the space.

GALLEY

Thoughtfully arranged to starboard at the base of the companionway, the galley offers everything needed for comfortable onboard cooking.

Features Include:

• Propane two-burner stove/oven with electric solenoid

• Twin stainless sinks on centerline

• Microwave - ** New 10/2025 **

• Adler/Barbour refrigerator & freezer (front and top loading)

• Engineered stone countertops

• Ample storage lockers

• Nearly 90 gallons of freshwater onboard

RIGGING & SAILS

Blue Bayou is a masthead sloop rig-simple, versatile, and easy to manage for short-handed or solo sailing.

** New Furling Genoa 135% 10/2025 **

** New Inmast Mainsail 2025 **

** New Rigging 2025 **

Rigging Details

• In-mast furling mainsail

• Furling 135% Genoa 10/2025

• All lines led aft to cockpit

• Nine-foot traveler track for excellent sail control

• Harken self-tailing winches

• Walk-through transom for safe boarding and swimming

Her robust standing rig-with three shrouds per side plus fore and backstays-offers excellent stability, making her a confidence-inspiring cruiser.

MECHANICAL & SYSTEMS

• Reverse-cycle 18,500 BTU HVAC

• Maxwell electric windlass

• Macerator, bilge pumps, tank monitoring system

• Propane storage locker

• Battery charger

• New house batteries (2025)

• Racor filters, belts, fuses, spares onboard

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

A well-arranged helm with navigation instruments within easy reach:

• Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro RVM Chartplotter 12"

• Raymarine ST60 speed, depth & wind instruments

• Raymarine Autopilot

• Quantum 2 CHIRP Radar with Collison Avoidance

• Icom VHF

• Compass

• Stereo speakers throughout

• TV (14") + DVD player + SiriusXM tuner

The helm features a stainless wheel, custom helm seat, accessible engine gauges, and a single-lever throttle at a comfortable height.

DECK & COCKPIT

One of Catalina's most appreciated features is the enormous cockpit-and Blue Bayou delivers. Comfortable seating, a deep well for safety, wide decks, and plentiful grab rails make movement and lounging easy.

Deck Features

• 8'6" long cockpit with fold-down table

• Full cockpit cushions

• Stainless-steel grab rails along cabin top

• Davits for tender storage

• Walk-through transom

CONCLUSION

Blue Bayou stands out as a clean, well-maintained cruising sailboat ready for her next adventure. Whether you're dreaming of Bahamas getaways, coastal cruising, or simply enjoying weekend escapes, she offers the comfort, safety, and performance Catalina owners love.

She's turnkey, thoughtfully equipped, and cared for by owners who treated her with pride.