Catalina MKIII

Catalina 30

If you are looking for a Catalina 30, DO NOT MISS THIS BOAT!

Considered perhaps to be one of the most successful sailboats ever conceived, the Catalina 30 has become one of the most popular family cruisers with a long history of satisfied owners. The design offers all of the essential elements necessary for satisfying cruising. The layout is comfortable and spacious for her size and the boat is easy to handle, even short handed.

This particular Catalina 30 was purchased by her owners when she was brand new.  They’ve always kept her professionally maintained by one of New England’s finest boat yards. 

The owners wax the hull every spring.

The boat is being stored mast up during winters.  The owner had the mast down last winter for inspection.  The owners have had the mast down three times for inspections over course of ownership. 

Accommodations

Considered perhaps to be one of the most successful sailboats ever conceived, the Catalina 30 has become one of the most popular family cruisers with a long history of satisfied owners. The design offers all of the essential elements necessary for satisfying cruising. The layout is comfortable and spacious for her size and the boat is easy to handle, even short handed.

V-Berth forward with removable insert. A large overhead hatch provides plenty of light and ventilation along with a great view of the stars. The head is located just aft of the V-Berth to port. The head is complete with hot & cold pressurized water, shower and enclosed storage for miscellaneous toiletries. The head is well ventilated, adequate in size and features mirrored enclosure slides. A hanging locker along with drawers and storage shelve are located opposite the head to starboard.

A U-shaped settee is located to port just aft of the head. As a very useful and space saving design, the dining table is mounted against the forward bulkhead which keeps the overall feel of the salon bright and open. The table easily converts to a handsome dinette yet can also be cleverly dropped to convert the port settee to a double berth. With the table up and out of the way, the port settee provides an excellent space for leisurely reading or comfortable conversation.

The cushions throughout the interior are in excellent condition, showing light use and excellent maintenance. Throughout the interior, there are plenty of opening ports to allow adequate light and ventilation. The overall feel is bright and clean with all of the teak joinery showing little in the way of scratches or abuse. Ash battens running the length of the settees accent the teak port and starboard and provide some nice color contrast.

The galley is located to port just aft of the settee and is configured in a very safe and functional “U-Shape”. There is ample working space with everything conveniently located within arms reach. Storage drawers for cooking utensils are neatly stacked to one side with the duel sinks and countertop space opposite. Again within arms reach, additional storage for plates, glasses & food stores are conveniently located above the two-burner gimbaled stove/oven. This is a very nice galley arrangement that keeps traffic from interfering with the progress of meal preparation.

The Nav station is located opposite the galley to starboard. The Nav station features a hinged chart table with storage in the desk beneath and navigation light, which is mounted on a flexible conduit. The circuit panel is located above the chart table, mounted along the starboard bulkhead. The Loran and VHF radio are also mounted along the starboard bulkhead and are in easy working reach for the navigator.

The quarter berth by day serves as the seat to the Nav station. Located just aft to starboard, the quarter berth is very wide and will easily accommodate two. This space is well finished and is trimmed in the same ash battens found in the salon. The combination of the ash battens, generous headroom and an opening port (cockpit bulkhead) allow this space to escape that “cave like” feel that all too often invades the quarter berth experience.

All and all, this is one great layout and it is easy to see why this boat has developed such a grand following.

Dimensions

Displacement: 10,300

Tanks

Fuel: 18 
Fresh Water: 50 
Holding: 16

Galley

 

• Hot & Cold Pressurized Water
• Duel Stainless Steel Sinks
• Two Burner Stove & Oven
• Propane Tank w/Electronic Safety Switch (Stored in Vented Cockpit Locker)
• Ice Box w/Working Counter Top
• Recessed Storage w/Sliding Enclosure
• Bulkhead Mounted Dinette Table (Converts to Double Berth)

 

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

Raymarine GPS Chartplotter 

Speed & Depth

Compass

Sails and Rigging

Mainsail (original)

135% genoa (original)

100% Jib (built/added in 2002)

Cockpit Dodger

Roller Furling Headsail 

Mainsheet Traveler 

Boom Vang 

(4)self-tailing winches 

 

Electrical System

12V System
120 Volt Shore Power

Mechanical Equipment

Universal 25hp Diesel 

Engine been professionally maintained.  The raw water impeller is changed every five years.

The engine got a new heat exchanger about ten years ago.  Oil and filters are changed each year.

Comments

"Anti Donish" has been family cruised in the waters of Cape Cod. This would be an excellent boat for any couple or family looking to get into sailing. The reason the Catalina 30 is the most produced 30 footer ever built is because it provides all the essential comfort, performance and amenities necessary for enjoyable cruising.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.