'EmJay', a 1996 Catalina 380 Sailboat for Sale

The Catalina 380 is designed to incorporate sailing performance with a high standard of cruising comfort. Named ‘Boat of the year 1997’ by Cruising World Magazine. This popular mid size cruising boat has a modern interior and is light and airy.

'EmJay', a Catalina 380 at anchor in the Caribbean

'EmJay' is the winged keel version of the Catalina 360

'EmJay' handles well, is responsive and easy to sail. The double-spreader rig with an inboard shroud base allows for narrow sheeting angles and large genoas. The cockpit is extremely comfortable with good all round visibility with all control lines leading aft.

The deck is well thought out and a swim platform with ladder gives easy access into water.

Recent upgrades and improvements include:

Raymarine electronic suite - 2021
480 watts solar panels - 2021
Highfield 10ft dinghy & 15hp Suzuki outboard - 2020
AIS transceiver & receiver & EPIRB - 2021
Saloon and aft cabin upholstery - 2021
Doyle Offshore sails & stack pack - 2020
New batteries - 2023
New flooring throughout - 2024

'EmJay' is in the Caribbean and ready to go on her next adventure.

The view below from the companionway

Basic Specification:

Hull Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Length Overall: 38'5" (11.7m)
Waterline Length: 32'5" (9.88m)
Beam: 12'4" (3.76m)
Draft: 4'10" (1.47m)

More Specifications, Key Performance Indicators & Sailing Characteristics...

Accommodations
Accommodations includes 6 berths in 2 cabins + saloon. There is full standing (6ft+) headroom and good ventilation throughout.

The forecabin

The forepeak has the traditional V-berth with wash basin to port and hanging lockers to starboard.

The main saloon

Moving aft the saloon has the drop-leaf table down the centre-line and full length comfortable settees with storage and bookshelves above and below to port and starboard.

The galley is on the port side of the companionway steps

The L-shaped galley lies to port with three burner gimballed stove and oven, a front and top opening Adler Barbour refrigerator, plenty of galley cabinets and double stainless steel sinks with pressurized water.

The navigation station is on the starboard side

To starboard, there's the teak navigation station and swivel seat with electrical switchboard.

The head is on the starboard side of the companionway steps

Further aft leads to the head accessed from both saloon and aft cabin with an enclosed shower cubical with one piece acrylic door.

An impressive owner suite aft

The owners cabin aft is highlighted by the oversize double berth, with lots storage bins and lockers within arm’s reach. Two separate dressing areas, each with upholstered seat and hanging locker.

The Westerbeke marine diesel engine

Mechanical Systems
Located centrally aft of the saloon is the Westerbeke 42B 42hp diesel engine. Only 3,432hrs. New engine mounts 2024. Hurth HBW150(A) drives a 3 blade bronze prop. Last serviced 2024.

Green energy

Electrical systems

3 x Deep cycle 12v house battery - New 2023
1 x Deep cycle 12 engine starter battery
Battery monitor
Wind generator Aerogen 6
3 x Solar panels - Total 480 watts
Smart solar charge controller MPPT 100/ 50
Bestek inverter 400W, 12V (2018)
70ft 30 amp electrical cord for shore power

Cockpit instruments

Navigation Equipment

Ritchie compass
Raymarine depth/wind/speed logs - 2021
Axiom 11 chart plotter - 2021
Raymarine autopilot - 2022
Raymarine GPS - 2021
Horizon - VHF
Amtrak AIS Transceiver - 2021
Horizon AIS Receiver - 2021

Control lines lead aft

Spars & Sails

Masthead deck stepped sloop with aluminium boom. Stainless steel standing rigging 2015-2018.
Running rigging almost all replace 2020-2022. Roller furling Genoa and slab reefing mainsail with stack pack.
2 x Lewmar #54 Genoa winches 2 x Lewmar #40 halyard and mainsail winches
1 x Doyle Offshore mainsail - white - good - 2020
1 x Doyle Offshore Genoa - white - good - 2020

The cockpit

Deck Equipment

20kg Rocna anchor - good condition
45kg Danforth anchor - Fair condition
240ft 5/16th 4G chain - Fair condition
Electric windlass
Davit system to raise dinghy and bracket for outboard engine.
Swim ladder
Fenders & dock lines
Cockpit table
Blue bimini
Blue spray hood - Poor condition
Blue mainsail cover - New 2020
2 x Blue folding cockpit chairs

Plastimo 4 person liferaft

Safety Equipment

Sigma life jackets - 2020
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
EPIRB ACR - 2021
Plastimo 4 person liferaft last serviced 2014
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Life ring - 2020
Dan buoy
Gas alarm - 2022
Emergency tiller
First aid kit

Highfield 10ft dinghy & 15hp Suzuki outboard

Additional Equipment

10ft Highfield aluminum dinghy with chaps - New 2020
15 hp Suzuki 2 stroke - New 2020
Fuel and water jugs
Various spares and tools
Assorted kitchen cutlery

Additional Items Requiring Attention

Anti-fouling is due for renewal.
Interior shelf in saloon starboard-side damaged from leak (which has been fixed), but the shelf needs repair.

These items have been factored into the asking price.

Asking Price & Contacting the Seller

'EmJay'

The asking price for 'EmJay' is £51,605 (approx $69,200).

She's currently located in Grenada, West Indies, where Rosie Burr of Clarke & Carter Caribbean will be happy to arrange a visit for you or provide any further information you may require.

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