Auction 
- Freebird
- NONE
- 1986
- 1985
- 10000 (ft)
- fiberglass
- Sail
- Moored
This item is sold: Where is. As is
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1986 Catalina 36 AUCTION ALERT
Selling to the Highest Bidder – No Reserve
This 36-foot fiberglass monohull will be auctioned and will be sold to the highest bidder.
If you’ve been looking for an affordable Caribbean cruiser or liveaboard opportunity in St. Thomas, this is your chance to buy at your price.
Highlights
• Newer rigging and lines
• Three sails ready to deploy
• ⚙️ Universal 35HP diesel engine
• Bilge pump
• ☀️ Solar panel system
• Two-cabin layout with salon table that converts into a bed.
• Convertible dinette (sleeps up to 6)
• Full galley
• Stereo deck system with speakers
• Freshwater system
• Holding tank
• Lots of extras onboard
Current Known Needs
• Two new house/ engine batteries recommended
• Boom gooseneck requires repair. Check Anchors and Oars for one
• Cosmetic cleaning and waxing needed
• Clean the bottom of the boat.
This vessel has strong fundamentals and solid cruising bones but should be viewed as a project-ready liveaboard or cruiser. It is not being represented as turnkey or fully restored.
Vessel Specifications
Length: 36 ft
Beam: 11′ 11″
Draft: 5′ 10″
Hull: Fiberglass Monohull
Engine: Universal 35HP Inboard Diesel
Propeller: 1
Fuel Tank: 1
Water Tank: 1
Head: 1
Holding Tank: Yes
Galley: Yes
Why This Auction Matters
Buying a 36’ liveaboard-capable sailboat in the U.S. Virgin Islands at auction — especially with no reserve — is rare.
This is ideal for:
• Budget-conscious cruisers
• DIY liveaboard buyers
• Charter conversion potential (subject to compliance upgrades)
• Caribbean entry-level ownership
Auction Terms
This vessel is selling at NO RESERVE.
Highest bidder wins.
• Deposit due within 48 hours
• Full payment due within 10 days
• Sale is final
• Inspections must be completed prior to bidding
• This is a binding auction
The Mooring Ball is NOT included in the sale.
However, the vessel may remain on the current mooring for $75 per month (subject to a separate arrangement).
Legal Notice
This is a private vessel sale.
This sale is strictly on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis. The Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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This is a Broker Sale. Any purchase through Harbor Shoppers will automatically indicate a purchase agreement from the buyer to the seller.
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Questions and answers of the customers
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Q 1. What repair is needed on boom? 2. How does the mooring get transferred?... Read moreAsked by on September 29, 2025 12:31 pmThere are no answers for this question yet. Answer now
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