The Catalina 320 is a highly regarded performance cruiser that blends sailing capability, comfort, and thoughtful design in a versatile 32-foot package. Designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts in California, the 320 is known for its solid construction, spacious accommodations, and user-friendly handling, making it a favorite among cruising couples and families alike. With an 11’9″ beam carried well aft, the Catalina 320 offers exceptional interior volume and a remarkably large cockpit for its size, providing both comfort at anchor and security underway. Below deck, the warm teak-trimmed interior features a well-appointed galley, a bright and inviting salon, a private aft stateroom, and a roomy forward V-berth, offering comfortable sleeping for up to six. On deck, all lines are led aft for easy single or short-handed sailing, and the balanced sail plan—with a larger mainsail and furling headsail—provides excellent performance in a variety of wind conditions. Equipped with a reliable Yanmar diesel engine, generous tankage, and quality deck hardware, KNOT TO WORRY is equally at home on a weekend getaway or extended coastal cruise. Combining practicality, livability, and Catalina’s hallmark durability, this yacht remains one of the most popular designs in its class.
| Name of vessel | KNOT TO WORRY |
| Model | Catalina 320 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Builder | Catalina Yachts (USA) |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas |
| Price | $75,000 USD |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Length (feet) | 34 |
| Beam (feet) | 11' 9" |
| Draft (feet) | 6' |
| Displacement (pounds) | 11,300 |
| Ballast (pounds) | 4,000 |
| Engine model | Yanmar 3GM30F |
| Engine horsepower | 27 |
| Engine hours | 2092 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 19 |
| Water tank capacity (gallons) | 51 |
| Holding tank capacity (gallons) | 19 |
Interior Accommodations
KNOT TO WORRY’s is thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort, functionality, and natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere for extended cruising or weekends aboard. Entering through the companionway, you’re greeted by a spacious, open salon with teak cabinetry, warm wood finishes, and generous headroom. To starboard, a U-shaped dinette surrounds a large teak table that converts to an additional double berth, while a comfortable settee to port offers extra seating and storage. Large opening hatches and fixed portlights keep the space bright and well-ventilated.
Aft to port is the well-equipped galley, featuring a two-burner propane stove and oven, large top-loading refrigerator/freezer, deep double stainless-steel sink, microwave, and ample counter space for meal preparation. Forward of the galley, the navigation station provides a dedicated space for electronics, chart work, and electrical panel access.
Sleeping accommodations are generous, with a private aft cabin featuring a large double berth, hanging locker, and shelving. Forward, the V-berth offers another comfortable double berth with additional storage and natural light. The enclosed head, located just aft of the forward cabin, includes a manual marine toilet, hot/cold shower, molded vanity, and storage.
Tappan microwave
Hillerange propane two burner stove/oven
Aluminum propane tank
Vitrifigo 12v air cooled refrigeration with Danfoss compressor
Hot/cold pressure water with Jabsco Water Puppy pressure water pump
Shades on hatches in staterooms
Electronics and Navigation
Raymarine wheelpilot with ST4000+ control head
Raymarine ST60 Depth, Speed and Wind displays
Ritchie compass
Garmin GPSmap 172C
Icom IC-M330 VHF radio
Sony marine CD/stereo receiver
Bose stereo speakers at interior and cockpit
Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems
30 amp shore power inlet and 50’ cord
Promariner Zinc Saver galvanic isolator
Sunpower solar panel with regulator and separate meter
Charles 30 amp battery charger
Catalina Yachts AC/DC distribution panel with voltmeter
12v outlet at nav station
120v outlets throughout vessel
(2) Centennial DC4D batteries
Mechanical Systems
Yanmar 3GM30F 27hp diesel engine (2092 hours)
Catalina Yachts engine control panel with tachometer, temperature, voltmeter and fuel gauges plus high water temp and oil pressure warning lights
Direct drive transmission
PSS dripless shaft seal
Racor primary fuel filter
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Edson binnacle with stainless destroyer wheel
Scad tank monitor
Jabsco manual toilet
Marelon thru hulls
Deck and Hull
The deck layout of the Catalina 320 is designed for both comfort at anchor and efficiency under sail, making it equally well-suited for weekend cruising and extended passages. The cockpit much larger than one expects of a 32 footer. It features comfortable seating for six and easily accessible storage lockers. The walk-through transom with a built-in swim step and swim ladder provides safe and convenient water access. There is a hot and cold cockpit shower easily accessible at the stern.
All sail controls are led aft to the cockpit, allowing for easy single or short-handed sailing. Self-tailing Lewmar winches, mainsail in “stack pack” cover and a roller-furling headsail make sail handling straightforward and efficient.
The Catalina 320 was built to Catalina’s well-earned reputation for durable, low-maintenance construction, combining robust materials with practical engineering. The hull is a solid, hand-laid fiberglass laminate with a vinylester resin barrier coat below the waterline to resist osmotic blistering. The deck is constructed with a balsa core for strength and stiffness, reducing weight while maintaining rigidity. Hull and deck are joined on an inward flange and through-bolted with stainless-steel fasteners, then sealed for a watertight bond, ensuring long-term structural integrity.
The ballast is a lead casting, externally mounted and bolted to the fiberglass keel stub with stainless-steel keel bolts, providing both strength and serviceability. A fin keel with a bulb improves stability and upwind performance, while a balanced spade rudder gives responsive helm control. Deck hardware is mounted on solid glass or reinforced with aluminum backing plates where high loads are expected, enhancing durability and reliability.
Delta anchor with chain and rope rode
Vertical capstan anchor windlass
Built in seats in stern quarter
Swim ladder
Hot/cold fresh water shower at stern
Outboard motor mount
Tan canvas dodger (with window covers)
Tan canvas binnacle cover and winch covers
Wood cupholder at binnacle
Cockpit cushions
Sails and Rigging
Sparcraft two spreader aluminum mast and aluminum boom
1×19 stainless wire standing rigging
Garhauer rigid boom vang
Garhauer traveller
Genoa tracks and inboard jib tracks
Stack Pack type mainsail cover
(2) Lewmar 44 primary winches
(2) Lewmar 30 halyard/control line winches on cabin top
Sails:
Dacron mainsail
Dacron genoa
Miscellaneous and Safety
SOS Reelsling MOB recovery device
Boat hook
Fenders and docklines
Propane BBQ