Catalina 309 - Starlight

Price: AUD $105,500

'Starlight' is a 2007 Catalina 309, listed exclusively for sale with YOTI in Sydney. 

A highly successful and proven cruising yacht, 'Starlight' offers an excellent layout and presents in fantastic condition. Catalina yachts are well known for their generous space and volume both on deck and below, and the 309 is a standout model in the range. It delivers an enjoyable sailing experience--clearly shown in our video--while remaining comfortable and practical for day sailing or spending a few nights onboard. Although branded as a 309, the yacht has a length overall of 32.75ft, making her a very manageable size without compromising on interior space. 

On deck, the sail plan is simple and easy to handle, featuring an in-mast furling mainsail in good condition and a furling headsail, making getting underway quick and stress-free. The yacht is also equipped with a lightly used asymmetric spinnaker. The cockpit is a real highlight, with full-length cockpit cushions, raised aft seating ideal for entertaining extra guests, and a relaxed, sociable layout. 

Down below, 'Starlight' offers a comfortable two-cabin layout with a double berth forward and a double aft to starboard. The saloon and galley spaces are surprisingly generous, creating an inviting area for cooking, dining, and relaxing. The saloon table can be lowered to form an additional berth if you were to get the appropriate legs and cushions for that setup. Refrigeration is excellent for a boat of this size, with a large side-opening Waeco fridge with freezer section, plus an additional cool box. 

Power comes from a well-maintained Yanmar 20hp engine with just 471 hours, most recently serviced in January 2026. The yacht has spent the majority of her life on Sydney Harbour and, in current ownership, has been kept on a dock berth, making ongoing maintenance and upkeep straightforward. Most recently having an antifoul and propspeed done in January 2026.

In recent years, 'Starlight' has benefited from numerous upgrades, including a new battery bank, new Jabsco toilet, boom tent, EPIRB, fenders and mooring lines, cockpit table, wheel and instrument covers, new anchor and chain, LED lighting conversion, and other continual improvements. 

This is a versatile and well-presented yacht, equally suited to twilight racing, relaxed weekend cruising with family and friends, or simply escaping onto the water. For further information or to arrange an inspection on her marina berth in Sydney Harbour, please contact Ross Price.

Price $105,500 AUD
Price Base $105,500
Brand CATALINA YACHTS
Model 309
Length 32.75 Feet
Year 2007
Category Yacht and Sail Boats
Hull Type Fibreglass
Hull Style Single
Power Type Sail
Type Of Sales Dealer
Engine Make Yanmar 3YM20
Engine Type Diesel 20Hp
Condition Used
State New South Wales
Suburb CABARITA
Stock Number Starlight
Designer Gerry Douglass
Builder Catalina Yachts
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) Rotomoulded tank, 132
Hull Construction Material Fibreglass
Hull Type Monohull
Deck Construction Material Fibreglass
Length (feet) 32' 9"
Length (m) 9.98 m
Beam/Width (m) 3.51 m
Draft (m) 1.91 m
Keel/Ballast Fin
Displacement 4,445kg approx.
Engine Notes Yanmar 3YM20, shaft drive. Engine service January 2026.
Engine Hours 471 approx. (January 2026)
Horse Power (hp) 20
Engine Room Good engine access with insulation under companion way stairs.
Number of Batteries 1x 160ah AGM house battery & 1x 130ah AGM starter battery.
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) Stainless Steel tank, 102
Propeller Fixed 3 blade propeller.
Steering System Steering Wheel.
Accomodation Notes 2 cabins, 4 berths.
Number of Showers 1 shower + transom shower.
Shower Type 6 gallon hot water tank
Number of Toilets 1 Jabsco manual head (2023) with 64l holding tank.
Galley Notes Galley utensils and crockery. Cleaning gear.
Stove 2 burner stainless stove with oven.
Refrigeration Large Waeco fridge with freezer section plus cool boxes.
Number of Sinks Stainless steel sink.
Entertainment and Appliances Notes Marine speaker system interior and exterior.
Anchor / Winch CQR anchor. Chain and warp.
Bilge Pump 1x automatic + 1 x manual bilge pump.
Deck Gear 2 x 34 Lewmar winches, 2x 28 Lewmar winches.
Mast/Rigging Aluminium mast & boom. 2 sweptback spreaders. Original rigging.
Sail Inventory In mast furling mainsail. Furling headsail. Asymmetric spinnaker (barely used), unsure of condition.
Electrics Small solar panel, shore power cable. USB A and C charger outlet. LED interior lighting. Deck light.
Electronics Navigation Raymarine Sounder/Log. Raymarine ST60+ Wind. Raymarine Autopilot. NEBO tracker. Ritchie Compass.
Dinghy Yes but condition unknown.
Safety Gear 4x PFD lifejackets, Fenders, Horn, Light, Fire extinguisher, EPIRB Expire Aug 2032.
Covers Boom tent. Cockpit cushions, instrument covers and cover for helm pedestal.
Radio ICOM marine radio.
Remarks 4 winch handles, 2 boat hooks, Fenders and lines, hose, shore power cable, tool box, box of engine spares, polishing gear. Boat and user manuals. Folding cockpit table. Fly screens for side hatches and main hatches. Antifoul and Propspeed January 2026.
Vessel Name Starlight
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