1987 Catalina 34 Tall Rig, “Wie Der Wind”

1987 Catalina 34 Tall Rig, Fin Keel — Fresh Water Only — $34,900 CAD (Oakville, ON)

1987 Catalina 34 Mk I tall rig with the deep fin keel and a Universal M-25XP diesel showing 1,156 hours. Fresh water only, never in salt water. Asking $34,900 CAD, open to offers.

The Catalina 34 is a well-regarded cruiser, combining an unusually roomy, welcoming interior with simple, confidence-inspiring handling and rewarding all-round sailing. This tall-rig, fin-keel example brings welcome extra sail area for Lake Ontario's lighter summer breezes while remaining practical for short-handed cruising.

Recent work includes a new forestay and roller furler (2025), professional bottom refinishing including keel-to-hull-joint work (winter 2025–26), and a new raw-water pump and coolant (2026). The exhaust riser was replaced in 2024.

Recent work

• Raw water pump replaced, new coolant (2026)
• Bottom paint professionally removed and bottom refinished, including grinding, inspecting and repairing the keel-to-hull joint (winter 2025–26)
• #1 genoa inspected and repaired by Triton Sails (winter 2025–26)
• New forestay and roller furler (2025)
• Toilet pump and sanitation hoses replaced (2025)
• Exhaust riser replaced (2024)
• New freshwater pressure pump (2024)
• New binnacle compass (2024)
• Two 100 Ah AGM house batteries (2022)
• New winter cover (2022)
• Rudder drained and repaired, winches serviced, new starter battery (2021)

Equipment

• Sails: mainsail (nearly new at our purchase), #1 genoa, #2 jib on the furler, spinnaker and pole
• B&G chartplotter, Raytheon ST60 Tri Data, Raymarine ST4000 autopilot, VHF with remote mic at the helm
• Pedestal wheel steering with binnacle compass, 2 Maxwell 26 and 2 Maxwell 22 winches
• 2-burner propane stove with oven, 12 V refrigeration, hot and pressure water
• Enclosed head with shower and holding tank
• 30 A shore power and 40 A charger
• Bimini, cockpit cushions and table, mainsail cover, wheel cover
• Manual windlass, bow roller, stainless boarding ladder

Included: folding steel cradle, winter cover (2022) and frame, fenders, dock lines, flares and throw line.

Survey and condition: A December 2020 condition and valuation survey is available to serious buyers. It found no structural issues at that time.

Location: Available for in-water viewings in Oakville through October 24, 2026. After that, she will be ashore on her cradle at Bronte Harbour, Oakville, for winter viewing.

After many enjoyable seasons aboard Wie Der Wind, we're ready to pass her to owners who can give her the time on the water she deserves. Please email cat34@shawnbutton.me with questions or to arrange a viewing.