2011 Catalina 445
$249,000
Boat in Charleston, SC 29401 US
Built in 2011
445
1 Engine (Yanmar)
44 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The Catalina 445 is a well-rounded cruiser offering a strong balance of comfort, usability, and performance. Below deck, she features a spacious 3-cabin, 2-head layout with a large salon, dedicated navigation station, and a functional galley designed for extended cruising. On deck, the cockpit is optimized for both sailing and entertaining, with twin helms, a folding table, and easy access to the sugar scoop transom.
Sail handling is straightforward and efficient, with all control lines led aft to electric winches, complemented by in-mast furling for both the mainsail and headsail. With an ICW-friendly air draft and shoal draft configuration, she is well-suited for East Coast and Bahamas cruising.
Advocate stands out for its low usage and exceptionally clean condition. Currently located at Safe Harbor Charleston City Marina, she is fully serviced and ready to go. The vessel was hauled in May 2025 for a comprehensive bottom job, including media blasting, epoxy barrier coating, and fresh bottom paint. The hull was also washed and waxed.
Highlights:
- Engine Hours: 723
- Generator Hours: 204
- Bottom, keel, and rudder stripped and epoxy barrier coated (May 2025)
- Fresh bottom paint (May 2025)
- Hull washed and waxed (2025)
- Electric primary winches
- Electric halyard winch
- In-mast furling North Sails mainsail (2024)
- Bow thruster
- Two new mattresses (2025)
- SmartPlug shore power connections and cords (2024)
- Dual air conditioning systems
Hull:
- The hull was washed and waxed in May 2025.
- Optional factory-installed rub rail.
- Watertight strike zone collision bulkhead at the bow.
- Sugar scoop transom with a swim ladder and shower.
Deck:
- Double anchor rollers with a mounting point for a bowsprit.
- Large divided anchor locker for chain and rode storage.
- Anchor: Delta Anchor with chain and rode; length is unknown.
- Electric Windlass: Quick Rider 1000 anchor windlass with foot switches.
- 27" double lifelines with port and starboard boarding gates.
- Six deck cleats.
- Two storage lockers located on the transom.
- Aluminum toe rail.
- LifeSling.
- Fenders (2025) and dock lines.
- Replaced four fixed salon windows due to minor sun damage (2025).
Bottom:
- The bottom was media blasted, epoxy coated, and painted (May 2025).
- Replaced the rudder bearing and packing (2025).
- Shoal draft lead wing keel with 316 stainless steel fasteners.
- Lewmar Bow Thruster with a new control.
- Replaced one through-hull (2025).
Cockpit:
- Comfortable cockpit featuring a varnished cockpit table with a foot brace, storage compartment, and handhold.
- Cockpit table cover.
- Two wheels.
- Wheel covers.
- Winch covers.
- Bimini and dodger (the isinglass in the dodger was replaced with 60-gauge Strataglass in 2019); the Bimini isinglass was replaced in 2025.
- Cockpit cushions with closed-cell foam.
- Removable bi-fold companionway doors.
- Stern rail seats with cushions.
- Walk-through stern with a transom boarding platform.
- Stern telescoping ladder.
- Cup holders.
- Access to the port side aft cabin/storage area is available.
The Catalina 445 boasts a spacious interior, featuring three cabins, two heads, a salon, and a galley. The owner's cabin is located forward and includes a centerline bed and an en-suite head with a separate shower. The salon boasts a U-shaped seating area with a table on the port side and additional seating on the starboard side. The galley is well-equipped for extended cruising and is positioned to port. A navigation station is located on the starboard side. The starboard section accommodates a guest cabin with a double berth and access to the aft head. The port aft cabin offers versatility, designed to be convertible for use as either extra sleeping quarters or utility space, providing flexibility for various cruising needs. The interior is finished in teak, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- (2) Marvair reverse cycle air conditioning units.
- The dining table converts to a berth.
- TV mount on the forward salon bulkhead.
- TV in the forward cabin.
- Two Bose speakers in the salon.
- New mattresses have been installed in the owner's cabin and the forward cabin.
- Shades on most of the opening hatches.
- Blinds on most of the ports.
- Two heads with electric raw water flush toilets.
- The interior joinery and upholstery are in good condition.
- The fixed windows in the salon were replaced in 2025.
Galley Features:
- Corian countertop with a double stainless sink.
- Microwave.
- Exhaust hood with a light.
- Three-burner stove and oven.
- Top-loading freezer.
- Front-opening refrigerator with a small freezer compartment.
- Frigoboat Frigomatic Paris 35 F refrigerator system.
- Storage drawers and cabinets
- Cutterly, mugs, plates, bowls, pots, and pans.
- Compass
- Raymarine E120w multi-function display mounted in a swivel base in the cockpit
- Raymarine Radar mounted on the mast
- Raymarine ST70 Auto Pilot at the starboard helm (2024)
- Raymarine ST60 Depth/Speed at starboard helm (2024)
- Raymarine ST60 Wind at port helm
- Raymarine ST60 Tridata at port helm
- Icom VHF IC-M422 at the Nav Station with an Icom Commandmic II at the helm
- Lewmar Bow Thruster control at the starboard helm (2024)
- Jensen MSR3007 Radio/CD at the Nav Station with a wired remote at the port helm
- (2) Bose Speakers under the stern pulpit seats in the cockpit
- (2) Bose Speakers in the salon
- TV in the forward cabin
- A TV bracket is mounted in the salon on the forward bulkhead.
The Catalina 445 is easy to sail, featuring an in-mast furling mainsail, a furling headsail, three electric winches, and all control lines led aft to the cockpit.
- Selden in-mast furling system.
- Selden anodized aluminum double spreader mast.
- Mainsheet traveler.
- In-mast furling North Sails main (2024).
- Genoa - replaced the UV protector, the head, tack, and clew webs in 2025.
- Genoa tracks inboard with blocks
- (2) Electric primary cockpit winches (switches replaced in 2019)
- Electric cabin top winch.
- Manual cabin top winch.
- All halyards led aft through stoppers.
- Most of the running rigging was replaced in 2024.
- ENGINE: 54 HP Yanmar four-cylinder diesel engine (Model 4JH5E)
- The fuel filter and raw water strainer are easily accessible in a dedicated cabinet.
- Spare filters, belts, and impellers.
- Single lever engine control mounted at the starboard helm
- Three-blade bronze propeller
- Engine control panel with engine instruments
- Bow thruster with a control at the starboard helm.
- GENERATOR: Fischer Panda Generator (204 hours) with a control at the nav station
- Duel helm pedestal steering with 32" Edson Destroyer wheels
- Rudder bearings replaced (2025)
- Emergency tiller
- Engine compartment blower
- Electric Windlass: Quick Rider 1000 anchor windlass with foot switches
- Pressure water distribution system featuring a filter at the pump and tank selection valves for three water tanks.
- 11-gallon water heater equipped with an engine heat exchanger and a 110V electric heating element.
- Freshwater pump (2020).
- Digital tank monitor for three water tanks and two holding tanks.
- (2) Electric macerating heads with holding tanks and deck and thru-hull outlets.
- Electric bilge pump with a float switch.
- Manual bilge pump with a high-water alarm.
- Forward head compartment with a vanity counter, medicine chest, and shower stall.
- Aft head, with a vanity, sink, medicine chest, and shower.
- Cockpit shower (hot & cold).
- LPG storage locker with space for two tanks.
- Raw water pump for the AC units.
- 12-Volt DC Distribution Panel at the nav
- 120-Volt AC Distribution Panel at the nav
- (2) 30 Amp SmartPlug shore power connections and shore power cords (2024)
- GENERATOR: Fischer Panda generator (204 hours) with a control at the nav station
- (3) Mastervolt AGM Group 8D batteries 225 AH each (2019)
- MultiPlus Compact inverter/charger 12/2000/80
- Battery switches at the nav
- Electric winch and windlass breakers
- L.E.D. running lights, fore and aft
- L.E.D. anchor light at masthead
- 12-Volt lighting throughout
- Shore power galvanic isolator
- Ground fault circuit protection
- A.C. duplex receptacles throughout
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 | No change | $264,000 |
| 4/23/26 | Price decreased | $249,000(-5.7%) |
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The 2011 Catalina 445 has garnered positive feedback from a variety of boaters, highlighting its impressive blend of performance, comfort, and innovative design
Customers often praise the spacious interior, which offers a well-appointed galley and comfortable living spaces, making it an ideal choice for both leisurely cruising and extended voyages. Many owners appreciate the thoughtful layout, with features that enhance ease of use while sailing. The wide beam provides stability, and the responsive handling of the boat is frequently mentioned as a significant advantage. Sailors enjoy its performance on the water, noting that it balances speed with comfort, allowing for enjoyable day sails as well as long passages. Additionally, the craftsmanship and durability of the Catalina brand resonate with customers, who acknowledge the quality materials and construction that contribute to the boat's longevity. The 445's generous storage options also receive compliments, as they provide ample space for belongings, making it an excellent choice for extended trips. Overall, users express satisfaction with the Catalina 445 as a reliable and versatile cruising sailboat that caters to the needs of both novice and experienced sailors alike.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Spacious Interior: The Catalina 445 features a well-designed interior layout that maximizes space, offering ample living area for both relaxation and entertaining.
Comfortable Accommodations: With multiple sleeping quarters, including a large owner’s suite, the 445 provides comfort for families and guests alike, making it ideal for longer voyages.
Stability and Performance: The boat is known for its stable sailing characteristics due to its well-balanced hull design, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and newcomers.
User-Friendly Rigging: The boat includes an easy-to-manage furling mainsail and headsail, which simplifies sailing and enhances performance, especially in varying wind conditions.
Well-Equipped Galley: The functional galley is equipped with modern appliances, ample storage, and countertop space, providing a comfortable cooking area while at sea.
Quality Construction: Catalina has a reputation for quality craftsmanship, and the 445 is no exception, built with durable materials and attention to detail.
Great Ventilation: Ample hatches and ports enhance airflow throughout the cabin, creating a pleasant environment even in warm weather.
Cons
Weight: The 445 is relatively heavy compared to other boats in its class, which may affect speed in lighter wind conditions.
Draft: With a significant draft, the Catalina 445 may not be suitable for shallow waters, limiting access to certain anchorages or marinas.
Maintenance: While the quality is high, regular maintenance, especially on older models, can be time-consuming and costly, especially with systems like the engine and electrical components.
Storage Limitations: Although the interior is spacious, some owners may find that dedicated storage for larger gear or personal items is limited.
Price Point: As a premium cruising sailboat, the Catalina 445 may be at a higher price point than some other options, which can be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers. ### Conclusion The 2011 Catalina 445 is a well-designed cruising sailboat that combines comfort, performance, and quality construction. While it has some limitations, its benefits make it a strong contender for sailors looking for a reliable and spacious vessel for both short trips and extended voyages.
Made For
The 2011 Catalina 445 is designed for discerning sailing enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style. Ideal for both seasoned sailors and those new to the yachting world, this model caters to a diverse range of sailors. The spacious interior and generous cockpit make it perfect for families looking to create unforgettable memories on the water, while the innovative design and responsive sailing characteristics appeal to performance-oriented sailors. Additionally, its robust construction and reliability make it suitable for those planning longer voyages or coastal cruising. Whether you're an adventurous spirit seeking to explore new horizons or someone looking to enjoy leisurely afternoons on the water, the Catalina 445 is a versatile yacht that meets the needs of a wide audience, providing a comfortable and enjoyable sailing experience for all.
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