New Catalina 316 : AVAILABLE TO ORDER
Price AU $464,957 Available to order; base price
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AU $464,957 Available to order; base price
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CATALINA 316 - NEW BUILD OPPORTUNITY | AMERICAN CRUISING HERITAGE | COMFORT, QUALITY & CONFIDENCE
The perfect balance of performance, comfort and confidence.
The Catalina 316 represents the next generation of one of America's most respected cruising yacht builders, combining over 50 years of boatbuilding experience with modern design, premium construction and exceptional sailing characteristics.
Available through Performance Cruising Yachts, the Catalina 316 is designed for Australian coastal cruising, delivering a spacious interior, forgiving sailing characteristics and quality craftsmanship that has made Catalina one of the world's most successful yacht builders.
Whether you're stepping into yacht ownership, downsizing from a larger boat or looking for the ideal cruising yacht for a couple or family, the Catalina 316 offers an impressive combination of comfort, practicality and sailing performance.
Designed by renowned naval architect Gerry Douglas, the Catalina 316 has been created to be easily handled by one or two people while still offering the accommodation and capability for extended weekends and coastal cruising.
The spacious cockpit features comfortable coamings, twin stern seats, a walkthrough transom and excellent visibility from the helm, while the wide side decks and single shroud attachment point make moving forward safe and effortless.
Below deck, the Catalina 316 feels remarkably spacious for a 31-footer, with warm timber finishes, generous natural light and excellent ventilation creating a welcoming atmosphere whether underway or at anchor.
Key Features & Highlights
- Designed by Gerry Douglas
- Spacious two-cabin cruising layout
- Selden mast with in-mast furling mainsail
- Self-tacking-friendly deck layout with inboard genoa tracks
- Wide side decks for safe movement
- Walk-through transom with boarding platform
- Comfortable cockpit with twin stern seats
- Premium teak interior finishes
- Raymarine or Garmin sailing instruments
- Proven Catalina construction with vinylester barrier coat and structural grid
- Yanmar diesel engine with shaft drive
Available Options & Customisation
The Catalina 316 can be configured to suit your cruising style.
Keel Options
- Deep fin keel
- Shoal draft cruising bulb keel
Interior & Comfort
- Choice of interior fabrics
- Diesel cabin heating
- Additional battery capacity
- Cockpit cushions
- Timber finish selections
Electronics
- Raymarine navigation package
- Garmin navigation package
- Autopilot upgrades
- VHF radio
- Wind instruments
- Chartplotter upgrades
Cruising Equipment
- Anchor windlass
- Solar charging options
- Cockpit canvas packages
- Refrigeration upgrades
Combining proven American craftsmanship, modern design and effortless cruising capability, the Catalina 316 is an outstanding choice for sailors looking to enjoy Australia's spectacular coastline in comfort and confidence.
Contact Performance Cruising Yachts today for full pricing, specifications and build availability, and let us help configure your ideal Catalina 316.
The perfect balance of performance, comfort and confidence.
The Catalina 316 represents the next generation of one of America's most respected cruising yacht builders, combining over 50 years of boatbuilding experience with modern design, premium construction and exceptional sailing characteristics.
Available through Performance Cruising Yachts, the Catalina 316 is designed for Australian coastal cruising, delivering a spacious interior, forgiving sailing characteristics and quality craftsmanship that has made Catalina one of the world's most successful yacht builders.
Whether you're stepping into yacht ownership, downsizing from a larger boat or looking for the ideal cruising yacht for a couple or family, the Catalina 316 offers an impressive combination of comfort, practicality and sailing performance.
Designed by renowned naval architect Gerry Douglas, the Catalina 316 has been created to be easily handled by one or two people while still offering the accommodation and capability for extended weekends and coastal cruising.
The spacious cockpit features comfortable coamings, twin stern seats, a walkthrough transom and excellent visibility from the helm, while the wide side decks and single shroud attachment point make moving forward safe and effortless.
Below deck, the Catalina 316 feels remarkably spacious for a 31-footer, with warm timber finishes, generous natural light and excellent ventilation creating a welcoming atmosphere whether underway or at anchor.
Key Features & Highlights
- Designed by Gerry Douglas
- Spacious two-cabin cruising layout
- Selden mast with in-mast furling mainsail
- Self-tacking-friendly deck layout with inboard genoa tracks
- Wide side decks for safe movement
- Walk-through transom with boarding platform
- Comfortable cockpit with twin stern seats
- Premium teak interior finishes
- Raymarine or Garmin sailing instruments
- Proven Catalina construction with vinylester barrier coat and structural grid
- Yanmar diesel engine with shaft drive
Available Options & Customisation
The Catalina 316 can be configured to suit your cruising style.
Keel Options
- Deep fin keel
- Shoal draft cruising bulb keel
Interior & Comfort
- Choice of interior fabrics
- Diesel cabin heating
- Additional battery capacity
- Cockpit cushions
- Timber finish selections
Electronics
- Raymarine navigation package
- Garmin navigation package
- Autopilot upgrades
- VHF radio
- Wind instruments
- Chartplotter upgrades
Cruising Equipment
- Anchor windlass
- Solar charging options
- Cockpit canvas packages
- Refrigeration upgrades
Combining proven American craftsmanship, modern design and effortless cruising capability, the Catalina 316 is an outstanding choice for sailors looking to enjoy Australia's spectacular coastline in comfort and confidence.
Contact Performance Cruising Yachts today for full pricing, specifications and build availability, and let us help configure your ideal Catalina 316.
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney NSW
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Reference
Catalina 316
Year
New
Designer
Catalina Yachts
Builder
Catalina Yachts
Length
33' 0" - 10.06m
Beam
3.5
Draft
1.95
Displacement
5500
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel:1800kg Shoal Keel:2000kg
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Deck of Hand laid cored Fiberglass with a Full Fiberglass Headliner
Engine
Yanmar Diesel Engine, 20 HP Heat Exchanger Cooled with Reduction Gear
Engine Make
Yanmar
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Number Engines
1
Propulsion
Inboard Sail Drive
Fuel
95
Water
155L
Galley
The practical L-shaped galley includes Corian benchtops, refrigeration with freezer compartment, a two-burner LPG stove with oven and generous storage throughout. Designed for extended cruising, it provides everything needed for comfortable weekends or longer coastal passages.
Accommodation
The Catalina 316 features a spacious two-cabin layout with a generous forward owner's cabin, comfortable aft cabin and bright saloon. Large opening hatches and ports provide excellent natural light and ventilation, making the yacht feel much larger than its length
Cabins
2
Berths
4
Air Conditioning
Optional 16,000 BTU
Electrics
The Catalina 316 is equipped with dual batteries, 30-amp shore power, battery charger, LED lighting throughout and USB charging outlets. Optional heating and upgraded electrical packages allow owners to tailor the yacht for year-round cruising.
Electronics
A clean, ergonomic helm is complemented by Raymarine or Garmin sailing instruments, with optional chartplotter and autopilot packages available. The wide cockpit provides excellent visibility and easy access to all sail controls.
Sail Inventory
The standard sail plan features an in-mast furling mainsail with vertical battens and a 135% furling genoa, providing an excellent balance of performance and ease of handling. The Selden rig is designed for simple, short-handed sailing without compromising cruising performance.
Mast / Rigging
The Catalina 316 is fitted with a modern Selden mast and rigging package featuring weight-saving mast sections, swept spreaders and in-mast furling. The rig has been designed to maximise sailing performance while keeping sail handling simple and safe.
Deck Gear
The cockpit features self-tailing Lewmar winches, a mid-boom mainsheet system, walkthrough transom, boarding platform and wide side decks. Every aspect of the deck layout has been designed to make sailing easier, safer and more enjoyable.

