44 Catalina 2012 Boat for Sale

• 2023 Highfield Marine CL290

ALITA features a spacious, well-designed cockpit that balances comfort, safety, and practical sail handling for extended cruising. Its generous seating, large cockpit table, and wide working areas provide an inviting space for relaxing underway or entertaining at anchor, while the twin-wheel steering arrangement offers excellent access around the cockpit and convenient movement to the wide side decks. For single-handed sailing, ALITA’s rig design with her in-mast furling, well-organized mainsheet system, and appropriately led control lines and oversized winches, allowing the skipper to manage most routine sailing operations from the cockpit. The boat's manageable sail plan and responsive steering help make short-handed passages less demanding, although its size and displacement still require careful planning when docking, reefing in stronger winds, or handling tight marina approaches. Overall, the Catalina 445 offers a comfortable and capable platform for solo or short-handed cruising, especially when equipped with the right sail-handling upgrades and a reliable autopilot. 

• Dual helm with walkthrough layout

• All rigging lines lead aft to cockpit

• High cockpit coamings for comfortable and safe seating

• Canvas covered cockpit cushions

• ST65 Lewmar primary winches 

• ST46 Lewmar halyard winches

• Bose sound system

• Folding center cockpit table with center storage

• Garmin electronics package

• Garmin GPSMap Series 3, 943 plotter: swivel pod mounted at center cockpit table

• Starboard main helm has throttle control and bow thruster control

• Lewmar bow thruster

• Standard horizon Ram4 remote mic VHF

• Fusion stereo remote control panel

• Edson helms

• Stern rail seating

• Custom stern arch with solar

• Bimini, dodger and connector with side curtains for port and starboard (no stern curtains)

• Line holders at companionway

• Deep aft storage lockers at each helm

• Direct overhead access to large walk-in utility room via port cockpit seat

• Opening ventilation hatch for aft cabin at starboard cockpit seat

• Pass-through swim platform access

• Swim platform seating to port and starboard

• Propane bottle storage, port swim platform locker

• Additional storage locker at starboard swim platform seat

• Emergency tiller access

• Whaler pump

• Lifesling 2 Recovery system

• Throwable life ring

• Stainless steel stern pulpit with seating, outboard mount, and retractable gate lines

• (4) Cupholders at helm and stern seats

• Winch handle holder

• (2) USB outlets: (1) at starboard helm, (1) at center cockpit table

• Wide non-skid decks

• No teak: stainless steel handrails leading forward on coachroof and aluminum toe rails

• Custom Atlantic Towers stainless steel arch with dinghy davit system and solar panels

• (3) Hyundai 410w solar panels (1230w total), arch mounted

• Stainless steel 27’’ stanchions with stainless steel lifelines

• (2) Side boarding gates

• (6) Lewmar opening hatches with sun covers

• (6) chrome side coachroof opening ports

• (2) Fixed side ports along coachroof

• (6) Chrome deck cleats with toe rail rollers

• Direct access to utility/storage room via port cockpit seat

• Propane locker at port aft swim platform locker

• Stainless steel folding swim ladder at swim platform

• Hot and cold water shower at swim platform

• Emergency tiller access between helms in cockpit

• Outboard motor mount at port stern pulpit

• Quick electric windlass with foot pedal controls at anchor locker

• Deep anchor locker at bow, divided for dual anchors

• Rocna primary anchor with swivel shackle and 185ft. chain

• Secondary delta anchor with combination of chain and rode

• Stainless chrome bow anchor roller

• LED running lights

• Deck light

• Stern arch light for night boarding

• Stainless deck fills for fuel, water, and waste

• All new electronics in 2021 after an indirect lightning strike with previous owner, all electronics were replaced and surveyed well when current owners purchased the boat in 2023

• Garmin GPSMap 8612XSV touch screen chart plotter mounted in a swivel nav pod at cockpit table

• Garmin radar, mast mounted on stainless steel bracket

• Garmin GHC autopilot at both port and starboard helms

• Garmin GHI20 flush mounted multi-function displays at both port and starboard helms for wind, depth and speed

• Standard Horizon Matrix VHF radio at nav station with command mic at starboard helm

• Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo at nav station with MS-NRx300 remote at port helm

• AIS Send and Receive

• In-mast Seldon furling mainsail system

• Continuous loop inhaul/outhaul line for easy handling

• Furlex 300S headsail furling system

• All lines lead aft to cockpit for comfortable bluewater sailing

• Seldon Rodkicker solid boom vang

• Garhauer traveller with 4:1 main sheet

• (10) Spinlock line stoppers at companionway coachroof

• Adjustable Garhauer jib cars on inner deck tracks

• Lewmar ST65 primary winches

• Lewmar ST46 halyard winches

• Spinnaker halyard

• Garhauer turning blocks for easy line handling

• Doyle in-mast furling main

• Doyle 135% jib

• Doyle 135% backup jib

Step aboard the Catalina 445, and you'll find an inviting, thoughtfully designed interior that blends the comfort of a modern yacht with the practicality of a serious cruising sailboat. Descending the companionway, the spacious saloon welcomes you with generous seating, a substantial dining area, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The well-equipped galley provides ample counter space, storage, and refrigeration for extended time aboard, while the navigation station offers a dedicated area for passage planning and onboard systems. Forward and aft, comfortable private cabins provide excellent accommodations for family and guests, complemented by well-appointed heads and practical storage throughout. Rich wood finishes, carefully arranged lighting, and an open, airy layout create a warm residential atmosphere, making the Catalina 445 an appealing home afloat for weekend getaways, extended coastal cruising, and longer adventures.

• Varnish finish on interior teak

• Veneer bulkheads with solid teak trim

• Cabin windows with shades and screens

• Navigation station with chart table

• Forward owner’s stateroom with double berth, cedar lined hanging locker, drawers and private head

• Teak and holly textured high pressure laminate cabin sole

• Main salon with large dinette, gloss finished dining table to port, settee seating to starboard

• Filler cushions for conversion of main salon dining table and coffee table

• Guest stateroom to starboard aft with large double berth, hanging locker and private access to day head

• Dometic 16,000BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat

• Large u-shaped settee to port with folding table

• (2) seats to starboard with coffee table that drops to convert to full settee

• (7) Overhead LED cabin lights

• Bose sounds system

• Mountable projector and projection screen for entertainment

• Storage lockers to port and starboard along with open storage shelves

• Dining salon table drops to create large double berth (filler cushion)

• Fixed side ports at face height for seeing out while seated in salon

• (3) Overhead opening Lewmar hatches for ventilation

• Corian countertops with ample space for gourmet meal prep

• Front-loading Isotherm refrigerator

• Top-loading Firgoboat Frigamatic freezer

• Extra dometic fridge/freezer box in utility room

• Princess Gourmet II 3-burner gimballed stove and oven

• Stainless steel Princess Gourmet stove hood w/ lighting

• Microwave for quick heating

• Overhead opening side port for ventilation

• Deep double-bowl stainless steel sink

• Pull out drawers in lower cabinetry for easy storage access

• Forward facing nav station with large traditional chart table

• 12V and 120V electric panels

• Main battery selector switches

• Victron Energy control and monitor panel

• Standard Horizon Matrix VHF with mic

• Fustion MS-RA70NSX stereo unit with Bluetooth and optional Sirius XM

• Rule high water bilge alarm

• Drawer storage for manuals

• Centerline queen bed with easy access from both sides

• Spring mattress with memory foam top

• Electric lift for head of bed for ultimate comfort, you choose your angle!

• Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat

• Ample storage with bull out drawers and hanging locker

• Storage shelves to port and starboard

• Large overhead Lewmar deck hatch for great ventilation

• Aft overhead opening Lewmar hatch, and two opening side ports

• Makeup table with storage to port

• Settees to port and starboard

• Overhead LED lighting

• Personal reading light

• 12V outlets to port and starboard of berth for plugging in at night

• Private en-suite head

• Electric flush head

• Separate shower with shower seat, shower sump drain

• Corian vanity with storage and stainless steel sink

• Mirror vanity with storage and (2) Vanity lights

• Overhead LED lighting

• Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat

• 120v outlet at vanity mirror

• Opening overhead Lewmar deck hatch

• Opening side port at coach roof

• Full double berth with offset layout for easy access

• Spring mattress with memory foam top for comfort

• Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat

• Overhead opening Lewmar hatch opens to cockpit for easy passage-making communication

• Opening side port at coachroof

• Fixed side port in hull

• Split hanging locker with hanging storage and shelves

• Storage shelf to starboard

• Direct private access to day head

• Overhead LED lighting

• 120v outlets

• (2) Reading lights

• Easy access to aft engine room and shaft

• Electric flush head

• Corian vanity with stainless steel sink

• Retractable faucet converts to shower head

• Shower sump pump drain

• Mirror vanity storage

• Additional storage below sink

• LED lighting

• Opening side port at coach roof

• Battery and charging systems converted to Lithium in 2021

• Balmar XT-DF-170 alternator, new in Nov. 2024

• Acro Zeus Smart regulator for solar charging, new in Nov. 2024

• Victron Cerbo and Victron MultiPlus 3000w Inverter/charger, new in Nov. 2024

• Hyundai HiS-S410YH(BK) 410w bifacial solar panels installed June 2025

• (2) Victron Lynx 1000w charging distributors for house and start banks, new in June 2025

• Independent Victron Orion XS battery charger for 12C AGM thruster battery installed in June 2025

• 12V and 120V electrical panel at nav station

• Master battery switches at nav station

• Bow thruster and windlass power switches in forward cabin

• Smart plugs for quick-connect 30amp shore power cords at stern

• Shore power galvanic isolator

• Ground fault circuit protection

• 12v and 120v outlets throughout

• 12V outlets added to primary suite, new in 2024

• 12V outlets added to cockpit, new in 2025

• (2) 16,000 BTU Dometic air conditioning and heat units serve entire interior

• (2) Electric Raritan macerating heads

• 11 Gallon hot water heater with engine heat exchanger and a 110v electrical heating element

The Yanmar 4JH5E is a dependable, fuel-efficient four-cylinder marine diesel engine well suited to cruising sailboats and auxiliary-powered yachts. Producing approximately 54 hp at 3,000 rpm, it offers a good balance of power, smooth operation, and economical fuel consumption in a compact package. Its naturally aspirated design avoids the added complexity of a turbocharger, making it an appealing choice for owners who prioritize straightforward maintenance and long-term reliability. Yanmar’s established marine engine reputation and broad service network are additional advantages, although access to parts and qualified technicians can vary by location. Overall, the 4JH5E is a practical, proven cruising engine that emphasizes reliability and ease of ownership over high performance.

• 54hp Yanmar 4JH5E diesel engine, fresh water cooled with approximately 2,000 hours

• Single-lever engine throttle and shift control at starboard helm

• Bronze 3-blade prop

• Seawater filter for engine cooling

• Centrally mounted engine instruments at cockpit table engine panel

• Bilge blower and ventilation system

• Easy-access fuel filtration via utility room, Racor 500MA filter

• Lewmar TSL150 Bow thruster

• Aluminum 66 gallon fuel tank under aft starboard berth

Engine RPM/Liters/hour (approx.)/ US gallons/hour (approx.)

• 1,600/2.0/0.53

• 1,800/2.5/0.66

• 2,000/3.2/0.85

• 2,200/4.0/1.06

• 2,400/4.9/1.29

• 2,600/6.0/1.59

• 2,800/7.6/2.01

• 3,000/11.0/2.91

• ACR GlobalFix Pro EPIRB, expires 11/2032

• Viking 6-person life raft in utility room, needs repacking, expired 12/25

• 27’’ Stainless steel stanchions and stainless lifelines

• Flip-down telescoping swim ladder at swim platform

• Throwable Lifesling on port stern pulpit

• Throwable life ring

• Handheld horn

• Navigation lighting

• Emergency tiller in port aft lazarette

• 12v Rule 2000 bilge pump with automatic float switch

• Rule-Mate 500 mounted in sump box

• High water bilge alarm