38 Catalina 2018 Boat for Sale

Makani

ASKING PRICE: $256,500 Watch Price

Oriental, NC

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Last updated Jan 8, 2026

Makani Boat | 38' Catalina 2018

For discerning sailors seeking a yacht that offers a rare combination of meticulous care and modern amenities, the 2018 Catalina 385, named MAKANI, presents an exceptional opportunity. This isn't just another vessel; it's a floating testament to thoughtful ownership and professional maintenance. As a one-owner boat, MAKANI has been cherished and kept in prime condition, with only 293 engine hours on its reliable Yanmar 40hp diesel—a clear indicator of a yacht that has been sailed, not motored. With a freshly painted bottom, she is prepped and ready for her next adventures, ensuring you can begin making memories from day one.Beyond her pristine condition, MAKANI is a cruiser's dream, thoughtfully equipped with high-value features for comfort and convenience. The reverse cycle air conditioning provides a comfortable climate in any weather, transforming weekends on the water into a luxurious escape. Maneuvering is made effortless and precise with a powerful bow thruster, granting confidence in tight marina spaces. The built-in dinghy davits simplify launching and retrieving your tender, while the solar panel offers silent, renewable power to extend your time at anchor. For ease of handling, she also includes a Selden in-mast furling system for the mainsail, and all lines run to the cockpit making single-handed or couples cruising a breeze.MAKANI represents the best of Catalina's Ocean Series design philosophy, which emphasizes practical sailing ability and comfort. Inside, the hand-finished teak interior creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the spacious cockpit provides ample room for entertaining or simply relaxing at anchor. With fresh batteries to power her systems, MAKANI is a turn-key solution for anyone ready to embrace the cruising lifestyle. This is more than a purchase; it's an investment in a meticulously cared-for yacht that promises reliability, comfort, and the freedom to explore. Take the next step toward your sailing adventures by discovering all the features and upgrades that set this boat apart. Call today to schedule a private showing and experience the quality and feel of this remarkable vessel for yourself.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC..

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Makani HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 38' Catalina 2018
Location: Oriental, NC
Engines: Yanmar
Last Updated: Jan 8, 2026
Asking Price: $256,500
Maximum Speed: 9 kn
Max Draft: 4' 8''

Makani additional information

Specifications

Cruising Speed: 7 kn
Maximum Speed: 9 kn
Beam: 13' 1''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 4' 8''
Displacement: 16,500 lb
Fuel Tank: 1 x 40|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 97|gallon
Holding: 1 x 31|gallon
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1

Accommodations

The 2018 Catalina 385 offers comfortable and spacious accommodations designed for extended cruising. The two-cabin layout includes a luxurious forward owner's stateroom featuring a large island double berth with an inner-spring mattress. There is a generous amount of storage in the forward cabin, including lockers and drawers. The private, spa-style head is accessible from the owner's cabin and the main salon and features a separate shower stall. Aft, the guest cabin provides a large, king-sized double berth with its own storage and a small settee. Throughout the interior, large hatches and ports allow ample natural light and ventilation, creating an airy and open feel.The main salon provides a comfortable living space with 6 feet, 6 inches of headroom and is finished with classic teak joinery. To port, an L-shaped dinette has a versatile quad-leaf folding table that expands to accommodate a dinner party or neatly folds away. Aft of the dinette is a functional, rear-facing nav station with a dedicated laptop bin. Opposite, the starboard side features two seats with a small table, which can convert into a full-length settee or an additional sea berth. The galley, located at the base of the companionway, is well-equipped with a two-burner stove, oven, double sinks, and plenty of counter space and cabinetry. Thoughtful, integrated storage solutions are featured throughout the boat, from cedar-lined hanging lockers to clever lockers beneath seats.

Interior cushions and bedding fabric Prophecy Beige
L-shaped settee with four leaf folding table
Dinette cushion for double berth conversion in main salon
Filler cushions for port and starboard berth

Head

Fresh water Quiet Flush head with macerator
Mirrored medicine cabinet with AC outlet

Galley

Double stainless steel sink
Force 10 LPG two-burner stove with oven, counter top cover
Front loading Isotherm refrigerator
Ice box with freezer
Custom closable cupboard trimmed with wood in lieu of microwave
Plenty of storage in cabinets and drawers

Electronics

Raymarine Axiom Pro 12-inch Multifunction display
Raymarine i70 Depth, Speed, Wind system on port coaming
Raymarine i70 Multifunction instrument on starboard coaming
Raymarine i60 Wind instrument
Raymarine Ray 70 with remote
Raymarine AIS 650
Raymarine 18-inch Quantum Radar
Raymarine Evolution EV-200 SailPilot system
Raymarine p70 control head
Fusion MS-RA205 Marine Stereo system
32-inch Smart HDTV system
Custom NAVPOD at the helm

Electrical

110/120V AC system, two 30-Amp shore power inlets
16,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning and heat
12DC system
Two AGM Lifeline house batteries (2025)
One AGM Lifeline start battery (2025)
Solar panel, LG 350W
Electrical panel typically found below the nav desk is installed adjacent to the primary electrical panel for ease of access

Mechanical

Yanmar 4JH45, 40 hp diesel engine, 293.8 hours, Serial no. E13153, professionally maintained
Bow thruster, 6.5hp Lewmar
Feathering propeller, PYI Maxiprop 18-inch diameter, 1.25-inch shaft
Line cutter on shaft spurs

Cockpit, Deck And Hull

Cockpit