Catalina 385 Surprise

Boat Overview

There are boats you sail for a weekend, and boats you sail for a lifetime. "SURPRISE" a 2019 Catalina 385 was built for the second kind.

Specifications

• Length: 39'10"


• Beam: 13'1"


• Engine: Yanmar 4JH 45 HP diesel


• Engine Hours: 55 hours


• Fresh Water Capacity: 100 gallons


• Fuel Capacity: 38 gallons

Features

The Catalina 385 carries her volume smartly — stable enough to anchor in a rolly bay without complaint, nimble enough to make a passage exciting. The Category A offshore certification isn't a sticker; it's a promise backed by a watertight StrikeZone™ collision bulkhead and SecureSocket™ chainplate system standard from the factory.

On deck, the redesigned backstay opens the cockpit completely — think sundeck at anchor, performance station underway. All lines run aft. All sail controls within reach. The Lewmar #50 and #40 Evo self-tailing winches do the heavy lifting. You just steer and smile.

SURPRISE IS BETTER THAN NEW 2019 CATALINA 385 WITH ELECTRIC WINCHES, FULL ELECTRONICS, INVERTER, DODGER, BIMINI, FULL COCKPIT ENCLOSURE, AND MUCH MORE.

Manufacturer Provided Description

Lead keels, long travelers for precise sail control, and lengthy inboard genoa tracks so the sail plan is balanced in all wind conditions are just a few of the many design features that sets the Catalina 385 apart from other yachts.

More unique features include a watertight StrikeZone™ collision bulkhead aft of the anchor locker. A backstay system creates an impressive cockpit for the avid sailor, and Catalina’s unique SecureSocket™ chain plates mast support system affords superior load resolution.

The 385’s moderate beam is carried well aft for a spacious cockpit; modest freeboard reduces windage and a beautiful hand-finished teak interior brings it all home with classic warmth and styling that has been a trademark of Catalina for 41 years.

Construction

The Catalina 385 hull is hand-laid fiberglass over a solid laminate structure, with a moderate beam of 13 feet 1 inch carried well aft to deliver a voluminous, stable platform without sacrificing the fine entry and balanced feel that serious sailors demand. Freeboard is kept tastefully moderate, reducing windage at anchor and underway while maintaining the clean, purposeful aesthetic that has defined the new-generation Catalinas.

The deck is laid out for serious sailing with equal regard for comfort. A molded-in diamond-pattern non-skid surface covers all working areas — attractive, effective, and easy to keep clean. Bow hardware includes a polished stainless steel double-anchoring roller and a powerful electric windlass with up-and-down foot switches, simplifying anchoring single-handed or shorthanded. Six shroud chainplates are secured through the deck via Catalina's proprietary SecureSocket™ system, resolving rig loads directly into the hull grid while maintaining full watertight integrity — no leaking deck penetrations, no compromised structural load paths.

Twin 30-inch wide lifeline gates provide easy boarding from both sides. Stainless steel spring cleats are mounted port and starboard. Stern rails incorporate integral observation seats, dual cup holders, and a dedicated bracket for the dinghy outboard — a small detail that speaks to the thoughtfulness of the entire design. A full-length spinnaker bowsprit is available and stows cleanly in the anchor locker when not in use. Full-length stainless steel handrails run port and starboard the length of the cabin top, providing secure handhold underway in all conditions.

• The hull is made of hand-laid fiberglass with a full structural grid and head liner are bonded to the hull. Vinylester resin barrier coat to resist Osomatic blistering.


• Deck of Hand-Laid Cored Fiberglass with a Full Fiberglass Headliner


• Molded-in Diamond Pattern Non-skid, White with Grey Two-Tone


• Lead Fin Keel with Stainless Steel Attaching Bolts


• Molded –In-Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue


• Midwatch Blue and Silver Stripes


• Five-Year Gel Coat Blister Protection


• Five-Year Hull Structure Warranty


• Collision Bulkhead at Bow with “Strike Zone

Interior

Stepping below through the wide companionway, the interior of the 2019 Catalina 385 immediately impresses. Headroom is generous throughout the main saloon. The hand-finished teak joinery — Catalina's hallmark — is warm, elegant, and executed to a standard well above class expectations. The sole is a textured composite with cedar-lining panel accents. Fixed ports in the main cabin are fitted with privacy screens, allowing natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy at anchor. Full-length stainless steel handrails run along the overhead port and starboard for secure passage underway.

• Varnish Finish On Interior Teak


• Cabin Window Shades


• Inner-Spring Mattresses in Fore and Aft Berths with Custom Fitted Sheets


• Optional Electric Lifter on Island Forward Berth Mattress


• Veneer Bulkheads with Solid Teak Trim


• Solid Teak Trim Doors, Cedar-lined Hanging Lockers


• Chart Table with Storage Compartment and Laptop Computer Bin


• Teak and Holly Textured High-Pressure Laminate Sole


• Upgraded 4 folding leaf Dining Table folds for Storage


• Ultraleather Interior Cushions


• (3) Fixed Ports in Hull


• (5) Ventilation Hatches with Screens


• (8) Opening Ports with Screens

Galley

The well‑appointed galley aboard the 2019 Catalina 385 is designed for serious cruising comfort, offering the space, storage, and functionality sailors expect from Catalina’s flagship midsize model. To port, the L‑shaped layout provides secure bracing underway while delivering excellent countertop area for meal prep. A deep stainless‑steel sink, gimbaled LPG stove/oven, and top‑ and front‑loading refrigeration make cooking effortless at anchor or offshore. Rich varnished cabinetry, intelligently placed lockers, and dedicated pantry storage keep provisions organized and accessible. With its bright, open feel and smart ergonomics, this galley is equally suited for weekend entertaining or extended cruising.

• Front Access Refrigeration, D.C. Powered System with Freezer Compartment


• Large Storage Cabinets in Galley


• Large Icebox with Shelves, Top Access


• Two Burner Stove with Oven, Stainless Steel, L.P.G. with Auto Ignition


• Stainless Steel Double Sinks, polished


• Single Lever Faucet with Pull-out Sprayer


• Microwave Oven

Deck Hardware

• Comfortable “T” Cockpit with Contoured Coamings


• Fiberglass Cockpit Table with Two Folding Leaves and Foot Brace


• Walk Through Stern with Removable Helm Seat


• Stern Boarding Ladder


• Double Lifelines with Gates Port and Starboard


• Mooring Cleats, Two Fore and Aft


• Spring Line Cleats Midship


• Mooring Line Chocks


• Large Double Anchor Roller on Foredeck


• Molded In Anchor Locker for Below Deck Chain and Rode Storage


• Stainless Steel Handrails on Cabin Top


• Stern Rail with Observation Seats, Port and Starboard


• Double Lifelines with Pelican Hooks


• L.E.D. Cockpit Light


• Bi-Fold Teak Cockpit Companionway Door


• Large Cockpit Locker with Gull Wing Hatch


• Molded In LP Gas Lockers Port and Starboard Withlb Tank


• Motor Lifting Davit

Sails, Spars and Rigging

• Selden In-Mast Mainsail Furling


• (2) Lewmar 48 Two-Speed ELECTRIC Self Tailing Primary Winches


• (1) Lewmar 44 Self-Tailing Jib Halyard Winch


• (1) Lewmar 44 Two-Speed ELECTRIC Self-Tailing Mainsheet/Halyard Winch


• Garhauer Mainsheet Traveler with Car and Adjuster System Led to Cockpit


• Headsail Furling Gear


• Selden Boom Vang, Rigid Adjustable Type


• Inboard Genoa Tracks


• (2) Low-Lead Genoa Blocks


• Vertical Battens for Mainsail


• 135% Genoa

Electrical System

• Marine Battery Charger


• Battery Condition Meter


• 2000 W Inverter with remote panel


• 12 Volt LED Lighting Throughout


• Custom 110 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Electric Panel


• Circuit Breakers for AC and DC Electrical Panel


• AC Duplex Receptacles Throughout


• AC Dockside Power


• DC Electrical System with Safety Switch and Panel with Breakers


• V 30 amp Shore Power Cord


• Deck Light and Steaming Light on Mast


• Electric Anchor Windlass, with Power Up and Down Controls with Chain Gypsy


• Navigation Lights to International Rules


• Adjustable L.E.D Cabin Lights


• Galvanic Isolator


• (2) 8D Deep Cycle Marine Maintenance-Free Batteries

Mechanical System

The 385 is propelled by the time-proven Yanmar 4JH 45-horsepower diesel, one of the most reliable and well-supported marine diesels available worldwide. The engine drives a three-blade Michigan MP3 18x12 propeller on a 1.25-inch stainless shaft. Fuel capacity is 38 gallons, providing a generous motoring range. Engine access is excellent, with large removable companionway steps and a well-thought-out engine compartment that makes routine maintenance — oil changes, impeller replacement, belt inspection — straightforward and accessible.

• Single lever engine controls


• Steering brake on wheel hub


• Yanmar 40 HP FWC diesel engine - with only 55 hours


• Bronze three-bladed propeller


• Sea water filter


• Engine instruments


• Emergency tiller


• Lewmar Folding Wheel


• Bilge blower & vent system


• Fully Instrumented Engine Panel mounted on Edson Pedestal with Stainless Steel Guard


• 5” Illuminated Compass


• 36” Wheel, Stainless Steel


• Hand Laminated Rudder with 316 Stainless Steel Core and Post

Electronics And Entertainment System

• (2) Raymarine i70 Multi Function Displays (with Triducer) 1 Mounted at Port and the other at Starboard Helm Stations


• Raymarine C-90 Wide, Digital Touchscreen 24 mile Radar/ GPS/ Chartplotter with AIS.


• Raymarine p70 Below Decks Type II Linear Drive with Bronze Tiller Arm


• Standard/Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF with RAM Mic at the Helm


• Flat Screen Smart TV Mounted on Main Salon Bulkhead


• Sirius XM Stereo with BOSE Speakers in the cockpit and interior

Plumbing System

• Hot & Cold Pressure Water Distribution System


• Manual Bilge Pump


• Hot and Cold Shower on Stern


• Electric Bilge Pump with Float Switch


• Electric Macerating Marine Head with Holding Tank and Deck Outlet


• Valve for Overboard Discharge of Holding Tank


• 6 gal Water Heater with Engine Heat Exchanger and Electric Heating Element

Canvas

• Grey Sunbrella Canvas


• Dodger


• Bimini


• Connector Panel


• Full Cockpit Enclosure


• Hatch Covers


• Pedestal Covers


• Winch Covers


• Table Cover

Additional Equipment

• Full USCG Safety Gear


• Electric Primary Winches


• Electric Mainsail Winch


• Custom Thicker Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions


• Motor Lifting Davit