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Catalina Capri 18

With some TLC, a sturdy pocket cruiser becomes the perfect first boat

W hen my husband Richard and I decided to move to rural Door County, Wisconsin, we swore that our time had come at last-we were going to become boat owners. The Door Peninsula has approximately 300 miles of harbor-scalloped shoreline to explore, as well as a tantalizing scattering of islands across its western Green Bay waters and off its rugged northern tip. From our Forestville home, we'd be just a few miles from Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan, with a variety of launch ramps and marinas from which to choose. This was a no-brainer. We simply had to have a boat. Our ideal boat would have to be trailerable, giving us access to more distant ports of call when our time off work was limited. It would have to be user-friendly for singlehanded sailing; while we hoped to spend many hours on the water together, neither one of us wanted to forgo a great sail if the other were out of town. And it would have to be stable and solid, a reliable boat on a temperamental lake. As we started our boat search, another criterion reared its head: budget. We didn't have much of one, and this clearly was going to be a problem. It seemed we would never find a boat that could meet all our needs, and we debated worthwhile compromises. Then we discovered a 1986 Catalina Capri 18 named Karma and fell in love at first sight. Catalina Yachts, founded in 1969 by Frank Butler in North Hollywood, California, is one of the world's largest boat manufacturers. The company is recognized for its Fordlike role in bringing sailing to the masses. In fact, in 1995, Butler received a sailing industry leadership award for building boats that are "straightforward, offer price for value (and) are solid and honest." We also knew Catalina had impressive numbers of repeat customers. It clearly was doing something right. In the mid-1980s, Catalina sought to produce a pocket cruiser that would provide the features of a larger yacht in a compact, trailerable and affordable boat. It introduced the Capri 18 in early 1986, and to underscore the effectiveness of the little boat's seaworthy hull and solid performance in both light and heavy wind, singlehanded sailor Shane St. Clair embarked on a 28-day, 2,500-mile voyage from Oxnard, California, to Hawaii aboard his Capri 18 later that year. The message was clear: The Capri 18 may not be the fastest 18-footer out there, but she'll get you there comfortably. We were planning harbor-hopping, sail-camping cruises rather than ocean voyages, but that's what we wanted to hear. The Capri 18's stability comes from its respectable 7-foot, 7-inch beam, relatively hefty 1,500-pound weight and its 425-pound, low-aspect-ratio, internal-ballast lead keel. This keel draws just 2 feet, allowing access to all but the thinnest waters. It also makes launch and haul-out much easier for trailersailors than the word "keelboat" implies. The Capri 18's cruising comfort is built into the details: an extra-long cockpit with 6-foot, 10-inch contoured seats; a forward V-berth and two 7-1/2-foot-long quarterberths that can convert to a single large bunk; large portlights and forward hatch; a complete electrical system, including cabin lights; plenty of storage above and belowdecks, including a molded-in fuel tank locker; a 48-quart portable cooler that doubles as a companionway step and space for a portable toilet under the V-berth. A previous owner added that important optional item for us. While the boat originally came from the factory with a main and jib, we also were pleased to see that a previous owner had added a genoa, spinnaker and small storm jib to Karma's suit. They weren't new sails, but they held their shape reasonably well and would get the job done. The running rigging was in good shape too, and the 6-horsepower Johnson outboard was no crankier than any other 20-year-old Johnson outboard. Our Internet research indicated that other Capri 18s across the country were selling for $2,300 to $7,500, with models available from 1987 through the mid-1990s. (The Capri 18 became the Catalina 18 in 2000.) We felt that Karma's asking price of $3,000 was more than fair, given her good condition, number of amenities and the fact she'd spent her life in fresh water. Research also revealed glowing endorsements. From owners' groups and sailing-related discussion forums, we learned that a singlehander can easily manage stepping the mast, launching the boat and sailing her. We learned that, due to her size and simplicity, hidden maintenance problems are unlikely to rear their ugly heads. One skipper noted she is "well balanced and light on the helm," making her forgiving and kind to less-seasoned sailors. Another observed that the lack of a bulkhead makes belowdecks maneuvering much easier than aboard other pocket cruisers, and still another touted the maximization of storage space and airy feel in the cabin. Karma was just the right boat for us. We brought Karma home late in the sailing season, so we only enjoyed a couple of shakedown cruises before the snow flew: an evening excursion to Little Harbor and a day-trip to Snake Island, where we dropped the hook and went swimming in the late summer sun. All too soon it was time to haul her out and prepare our to-do lists for the following season. We had three lists. The first was the "Hot List," and fortunately this only had two items. Most important was to repair the inner starboard shroud, which was fraying just above the turnbuckle. We took Karma to Great Lakes Yacht Services in Sturgeon Bay, where they fused the new wire the same day-thanks, in part, to my German-born husband's contribution of imported Milka chocolate to the effort. The second item was to replace the trailer tires, which were nearly bald and going flat. Since we weren't planning any hardcore cross-country excursions, Richard went to our local Goodyear Tire Center and purchased two gently used replacements. Our next list was what we affectionately called the "TLC List." We wanted Karma to shine like a new penny, so first we scrubbed her topsides with a mildew stain remover and then her hull with an environmentally friendly hull cleaner. After that, we used a buffing compound to hide the few hull scratches and then, liquid marine wax in hand, took to her with an electric random orbital waxer. We already had sandpaper and varnish thanks to a home-improvement project, so Richard tackled Karma's woodwork-the cabin hatch door, the trim on the sliding cover and the tiller handle-with coarse-grit paper first, medium next and then fine. "I started with sanding down the wood around the entry," he explained. "I used my electric sander for the main areas, a Dremel for the smaller areas and everything else by hand. I sanded the tiller entirely by hand because I didn't want the risk of putting grooves into it or squaring the handle." Once the sanding was done, we applied two coats of varnish. Karma's bottom paint was looking a little rough, so we decided to remove the old paint and apply a new coat. Bottom-painting newbies, we thought a pressure washer might blast off the old coat. "That wasn't so successful," Richard noted wryly, "but it did get the larger pieces off." From there, we carefully removed the rest with a metal scraper and small chisel. Richard used the electric sander and a medium-grit sandpaper to sand down the hull surface, and then we applied two quarts of blue Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings bottom paint. Now we were ready to take on our final list: the "Cruising List." First up was the electrical system. While Karma's running lights seemed to be in working order, the cabin lights weren't functional. So Richard took approximately 50 feet of 14-gauge electrical wire and rewired the cabin. Now we would be able to see down below at night without fumbling with flashlights. Next, in keeping with convenience-at-night theme, he installed an LED light in the cockpit storage locker, located aft to starboard. This small, waterproof utility light emits very little heat, draws little current, is noncorrosive and is shock-resistant, and it's controlled through a switch in the boat's fuse panel. We also installed two chrome floodlights on the top of the mast. Also controlled through a fuse-panel switch, one light is oriented on the foredeck while the other covers the cockpit. In retrospect, these lights were a mistake; in the interest of saving money, we purchased them from Wal-mart. Although they're automotive-grade, they started rusting within weeks. A better addition was the Attwood masthead anchor light, a durable model we purchased through West Marine. This was a must-have if we hoped to do any overnight cruises. Richard ran the wiring down the inside of the mast, tucked within a half-inch PVC tube, and connected it to a fuse-panel switch. Next, we addressed Karma's greatest mystery: the hose to nowhere. After a hard rain, we noticed that the water in the bilge would rise and then sit; it had nowhere to go. A hose ran from the bilge into the starboard cockpit locker but wasn't connected to anything. We purchased a bilge pump with float-switch activation and connected it to the hose. We installed a 3-inch-long, 1-1/2-inch-diameter through-hull fitting-using Liquid Nails as a bedding compound-between the locker and the cockpit, and connected the hose's other end to that. Now, the float switch would activate the bilge pump, and the water would exit the boat via the hose through the locker, to the cockpit's aft end, to the transom drain. This system bypasses the fuse panel entirely and connects directly to the battery. To keep our battery charged, we purchased a Sensei solar battery charger. We can lay this in the cockpit when the sun is shining and pack it away during inclement weather or when we're away. Remembering our afternoon at Snake Island, we also purchased white adhesive nonskid strips and applied them to the Capri 18's little swim platform for an added measure of safety. Although we had hoped to keep our retrofit budget below $600, we decided to splurge and purchase an inflatable Seabo dinghy through our local Sam's Club. The dinghy collapses into its own carry bag for easy onboard storage; it's a great solution for pocket-cruising sailors on the hook or a mooring who wish to go ashore without getting wet. We're already making a new list, of course, as we look toward the 2010 sailing season. Karma's woodwork really should be varnished again. We were too late getting the tarp out in preparation for winter, so this past autumn's leaves did a number on her topsides. The bottom paint needs some touching up, as well. But really, there isn't much. Karma is ready to do what all Capri 18s were designed to do: Get out there.

Project list and cost summary 1986 Catalina Capri 18 $3,000

1. Starboard shroud repair $61.76 2. Gently used trailer tires (2) $40 3. Starbrite Mildew Stain Remover $10.99 4. Starbrite Sea-Safe Hull Cleaner $17.99 5. Chicago Power Tool AC Waxer/Polisher (10") $39.99 6. Scotchgard Marine Liquid Wax (500 ml) $17.99 7. Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings bottom paint (2 quarts, blue) $130 8. LED utility strip light (white) $12.99 9. Chrome floodlights from Wal-mart (2) $35 10. Attwood Anchor/Masthead Light $44.99 11. Rule-A-Matic bilge pump with float switch $39.99 12. Forespar 1-1/2" Threaded Marelon Mushroom Head (3"L) $21.99 13. ICP Global Sunsei Solar Battery Charger (SE-150) $39.99 14. 3M Safety Walk nonskid strips (2" white) $3.99 15. Seabo inflatable dinghy (2.5m) $500 Total retrofit work $1,017.66 (34% of purchase price) Grand Total $4,017.66

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CAPRI 18 (CATALINA). Built by Catalina Yachts and designed by Gerry Douglas, the boat was first built in 1985. It has a hull type of Wing Keel and LOA is 5.49. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.97. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

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1989 Catalina 27

Key Largo, Florida

Make Catalina

Category Sloop

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

Head sail was replaced new in 2022. The boat appears to be kept very clean as well as moisture-free. The 14 HP Universal M-18 diesel fired right up at photo appointment. Tiller steering with Auto-Helm 2000 alongside the depth finder are in good working order. Sails appear to be in great condition, Including the Mackpack lazy jacks. Stock #376137 1989 Catalina Sloop,14 HP Universal M-18 Diesel Engine, Runs Well One of the last Catalina 27 Sloops built, A perfect option for sailers looking to navigate the beautiful shallow depths in areas such as right here in the Florida Keys & Bahamas. Take advantage of the 3.5' wing keel as well as the custom swim platform paired with the telescope swim ladder which, makes a world of difference getting in and out of the water! Sit back and relax in the cockpit while the on board auto helm helps to keep you on course! Equipped with a Mackpack/Lazy Jack rigged main sail, allowing for effortless lowering and raising directly from the cockpit. The Universal M18 14 HP 3200rpm 2 cylinder diesel, based on the design of the Kubota Z-600 engine block and has 1,350 hours recorded. Fitted with a Hurth HBW-50 marine transmission, one of 2,400 built between 1983-1988. Storage comes in surplus with multiple custom built shelves, storage, and a overhead hatch in the head in order to create additional space. Matching navy blue padded custom fit cushions included, Designated for the cockpit area as well as in the sun pad area at the bow. Reason for selling is no longer using.

1982 Chris-Craft Catalina 381

Brant Rock, Massachusetts

Make Chris-Craft

Model Catalina 381

Category Express Cruisers

Everything on this boat is original except for the tankless water heater. The refrigerator/freezer was purchased three years ago. The bottom was painted three years ago, and it has been on the hard for two years, while the seller has been recuperating from health issues. He states there are no soft spots on the boat. Engine hours are approximately 900. Stock #217779 Very nice 1982 Chris-Craft 381! Ready to hit the water! This Chris-Craft Catalina is a two owner boat with the current owner having her for 30 years. Everything on this boat is original except for the tankless water heater. The twin Crusader engines will move the boat crisply through the water up to 27 knots and cruise at 18. It has a complete galley with a refrigerator and freezer, a microwave, and a stovetop. It also has a large stainless steel sink. It will sleep up to seven persons. There is a V Berth that will sleep two. The main cabin has a queen size bed and a single bed. There is also a sleeper sofa. This boat has two heads, a 6.5 kW generator, and two a/c units. It has a closed cooling system as well. The boat was mainly used as a Summer cottage. The owner would take it on a 5 hour trip to a mooring ball in the Spring and bring it back in the Fall. This is a great-sized boat for the family or to entertain friends, and at this price, it won't last long! Call me for a showing, or to make an offer! Reason for selling is health reasons.

2017 Catalina 18

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Riverside, New Jersey

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

2017 Catalina 18 2017 Catalina 18We Take Trades!!!!"Catalina builds the largest selection of honest, sturdy boats that hold up to real world conditions, perform well and cost less to maintain. For Catalina owners, this means lots of extra value and enhanced sailing pleasure, with the added bonus of excellent resale value."---CatalinaCatalina 18 - The entire deck, cabin house and cockpit are new for the mark II edition of the popular Catalina 18. -More sculpted curves have contributed to a boat that is more comfortable in the cockpit, safer on deck and more pleasing to the eye.

2003 Catalina 18

Destin, Florida

Category Sloop Sailboats

2003 Catalina 18 A great Catalina 18 with a newer 2010 trailer that has never been in the water.  Included is a NEW roller furling genoa still in the bag as well as all the basics.  Two boat owner has way too many projects, can't sail two boats, and a wife that wants the driveway to only have one boat in it.  Seller will provide a NEW battery upon close of vessel for the new owner.  This is a great opportunity to own a wonderful daysailer for practically no money.  Call and be on the water today.  Preliminary listing, photos to follow in the next few days.

2004 Catalina 18

St Petersburg, Florida

Category Sailboats

2004 Catalina 18   2004 Catalina 18 with a new 2015 Road King Trailer The cockpit seats are still 6 ft. 10 inches long and even more comfortable than before. Below is a well lighted and ventilated compartment, perfect for overnight accommodations for a couple or family with children. Shoal draft and good performance in light and heavy winds dictated the Capri 18 hull shape. The Catalina 18 is well balanced and light on the helm, inspiring confidence in the learning sailor and delighting the seasoned skipper. ** We are willing to sell without the trailer

1989 Catalina Capri 18

Canyon Lake, Texas

Model Capri 18

1989 Catalina Capri 18 Great starter sailboat! Comes with telescoping mast brace for trailering, trailer with extending tongue, trailer extensions for launching, main sail cover, sail bags and more. Comes with trailer and NO motor Please make appointment to view or demo

2016 Catalina 18 mkII

Model 18 MkII

2016 Catalina 18 mkII The Catalina 18 mark II is currently out of production we do not have a new one available. we do have used Catalina 18's on occasion. Catalina 18 mkII, The entire deck, cabin house and cockpit are new for the mark II edition of the popular Catalina 18. More sculpted curves have contributed to a boat that is more comfotable in the cockpit, safer on deck and more pleasing to the eye. The cockpit seats are still 6 ft. 10 inches long and even more comfortable than before. Below is a well lighted and ventilated compartment, perfect for overnight accommodations for a couple or family with children. Shoal draft and good performance in light and heavy winds dictated the Capri 18 hull shape. The Catalina 18mkII is well balanced and light on the helm, inspiring confidence in the learning sailor and delighting the seasoned skipper. Price reflects base boat w/ standard features. Does not include freight and commissioning, or any optional equipment. Please Email or call for a custom quote prices subject to change.

1989 Catalina Capri 18 Sailboat

Navarre, Florida

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 18.0

1989 Capri 18 sailboat, made by Catalina Yachts. Well balanced helm, carries through tacks smoothly and is stable in both light and heavy air. Lightly used boat, great pocket cruiser, extra long cockpit with 6-foot, 10-inch contoured seats; a forward V-berth and two 7-1/2-foot-long quarterberths that can convert to a queen bunk; large portlights and forward hatch; plenty of storage above and below decks, including a molded-in fuel tank locker; a 48-quart portable cooler that doubles as a companionway step and a portable toilet under the V-berth. Light enough to be towed by SUV or minivan. Trailer sailed til Aug 2014, mostly freshwater. Main, jib and genoa in outstanding shape with sail covers. Gel coat in great shape. Mast, boom, running rigging and standing rigging excellent condition. Wing keel, Pettit bottom paint December 2014 by The Boat Yard in Ft Walton Beach. New 2009 Suzuki 4hp 4 stroke purchased from Lou's Marine August 2014. Quiet and sips gas. Interior in excellent condition, cushions make a pallet bed in lower berth. Trailer has 8 foot tongue extender, keel guides, spare tire. Serviced by Eddie English Boat Trailer December 2014. Road ready with new tires, new hubs and bearings and working lights. 1 7/8 inch ball. VHF radio Marine Battery Throwable flotation device Day Signal Fire extinguisher Anchor with line Boat hook Dock lines Fenders This boat is ready to sail, just add people, PFDs and lunch :) Clear Florida title for boat, Florida registration for trailer and Bill of Sale for motor provided. $5500 with motor, $4900 without. $500 deposit, balance within 3 days. Delivery negotiable.

1991 Catalina 28

Gilford, New Hampshire

Category Cruiser Boats

1991 Catalina 28  Carpe Diem is sloop rigged with roller furling genoa and equipped with a Universal 18 hp. diesel engine. She has only been fresh water sailed, on Lake Winnipesaukee. Recent improvements on a well maintained boat makes this a nice boat to consider. On deck the spacious cockpit , wheel steering and walk-thru transom with swim platform are exceptional features for a yacht of this size. Interior accomodations include forward vee berth, roomy salon, galley, head and large double berth aft. She has been well maintained and is easily handled under sail or power. Kookaburra is the ideal design for  families and sailors of all ages.  LOA 28'6'' BEAM 10'2'' DRAFT 3'10" Wing Keel'' WT 8,300 LBS S/V

1986 Catalina MKI

Bourne, Massachusetts

1986 Catalina MKI 1986 CATTALINA 30 TALL RIG. This boat is in excellent sail away condition. This boat is a perfect family cruiser that can also sail fast and close to the wind because of its tall rig configuration. It spent the past two summers cruising Buzzards Bay and the coast down to New London. It has a new starter battery (2016), new cockpit table (2016), new LED lights in the cabin, new salt-water pump, new stereo (2015), fresh running rigging and a newer Genoa 150. The V-berth was recently reupholstered with a very comfortable memory foam mattress. The boat has been professionally maintained and winterized. A 2015 survey is available.  Wonderful boat priced to sell.     Make   Catalina Model 30 Tall Rig Year    1986 Condition       Used Price   19,750 Type   Sail Class   Cruiser (Sail) Length                   30 ft Fuel Type       Diesel Hull Material  Fiberglass   LOA     32 ft 7 in Length at Water Line            25 ft Beam  10 ft 10 in Min. Draft       5 ft 3 in Keel Type       Fin Displacement (Dry Load)     10200 lb Ballast 4250 lb   Engine Type  Inboard Engine Make  Universal Engine Model            M- 18 Fuel Type       Diesel Engine Year   1986 Power 14 hp ~ 400hrs Drive Type     Direct Drive Propeller Type          2 Blade     Accommodations: Accommodations for 5-7 V-berth Forward Port Dinette Converts to a Double  A double aft birth and a single starboard bench  5 Hatches  8 Portlights Navigation Station to Starboard V-berth was recently reupholstered with a very comfortable memory foam mattress U-shaped Galley 2 Stainless Sinks- Hot and Cold Pressure Water Hot Water Heater Propane 2- Burner Stove with Oven Top-access Ice Box with Adler Barbour 12 volt Refrigeration HEAD -Single SS Sink, Shower Bulkhead Mounted, Storage Cabinets and Mirror NEW LED Interior Lights   Electronics Older Furuno radar, Garmin GPSmap 540 chartplotter Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio Raymarine ST60+ Wind. Raymarine ST60+ Tridata Raymarine ST 6002 Smart Pilot autopilot KVH Sailcomp

2004 Catalina 400 MkII

Model 400 MkII

2004 Catalina 400 MkII This 2004 Catalina 400 MarkII is an excellent performance cruising boat design offering many modern features including twin wheels, spacious cockpit, large aft-stateroom with walk around queen bed, A/C, refrigeration, ample storage, large swim platform with shower, etc.   Original one owner Sailed on Lake Michigan and Tampa Bay Boat Name: TwinAire  Ratings: IMCI (CE) Boat design category: Class A Ocean   Dimensions: LOA: 416 LWL: 366 Beam: 136 Draft: 56 Keel: Wing Displacement: 20,500 lbs. Ballast: 8,000 lbs. Head Room 611 Bridge clearance: 58 (distance from W/L to masthead)    Engine: Make: Yanmar 4JH3E Engine hours: 755 Dripless stuffing box   Tankage: Fuel: 44 gal. Water: 107 gal. w/monitors for bow and stern tanks    Holding: Forward 20 gal with monitor and macerator Aft 18 gal with monitor and macerator

1993 Catalina Waterfowler 15

Conneaut, Ohio

Model Waterfowler 15

Length 28.4

Wild Blue Yonder is a fresh water Catalina 270, designed to provide rewarding performance and comfortable accommodations for the active sailing family. Both goals are accomplished through the selection of a stable hull form with generous beam and fine entry forward. This approach delivers a hull that is wide at the sheer for maximum deck space, reserve buoyancy and good performance to weather. Semi-elliptical wing keels are matched with a balanced elliptical rudder to insure predictable handling and a balanced helm in a variety of conditions. The rigging has double spreaders with fore and aft lowers which make the mast very stable, easy to set up and tune. This design provides the narrow shroud base necessary for proper Genoa sheeting to weather. The deck is highlighted by a "big boat" cockpit seats with ergonomically contoured seat backs necessary for long term comfort aboard. This has been a fresh water boat for it entire existence and has been extremely well maintained. The bilge is bone dry and most of the equipment has been added or replaced in the last 10 years. Wild Blue Yonder includes, Nmea 2000, 6 bags of sails including 2 spinnakers, and all accessory and trailer which was completely rebuilt in 2014. Electronic Standard Equipment. NMEA 2000 system, Raymarine EV100 Autopilot (2015), ST 50 wind instruments(2),Raymarine windspeed/direction, depth, speed and log, Garmin 441 chart-plotter with Great lakes chip, Richie Navigator Compass FN 201(2014), Smart plug shore power system(2013),VHF ship to shore marine radio, AM FM with single disk,4 speaker system 2014 Hull Fiberglass Inter protect 2000 quarts epoxy barrier 4 coats, 2 coats Pettit Vivid antifouling paint(2014) Equipment Hood Roller furling system 2007, Flex-O-Fold Racing Prop 2007, Jabsco head (2013),Hot water tank replaced 2016, Refrigeration system (2016), 3rd Battery and charging system system specific for the engine ignition system 2015. Dripless packing box 2015, Harken blocks all replaced or enhanced 2007-2014. Lewmar Ocean self-tailing winches chrome (4)2007. Spinker pole and hardware Sails Daron 135 mainsail original Very good condition lightly used , 2007 main and 150 FX racing sails (Mylar) good condition,FX asymmetrical and Tri-Radial spinnakers lightly used excellent condition (2007). Engine 18 hp diesel Perkins approx 150 hrs. Annually maintained Seawater filter added 2014 Fuel filter added 2007, new impeller 2014, Drip-less packing box 2015. Trailer galvanize aluminum completely Rebuilt 2014, Dock-box, anchor, life jackets,propane tank, clock, winch handles (3), etc. Additional equipment to numerous to add. All equipment invoice from 2006 forward have been maintained and are available upon request.

1982 Catalina C27 Sloop

Kemah, Texas

Model C27 Sloop

1982 Catalina C27 Sloop pecifications Length Overall 27'Maximum Beam 8' 10" Maximum Draft 4 0" Disp/Weight 6,750 lbs Fuel Capacity 15-20 Gallons Water Capacity 18 Gallons Number of Berths: 2Number of Heads: 1 Manuals & PapersOwners ManualParts CatalogueUniversal Atomic DieselOperation and Maint Manual Number of Batteries: 2Shore Power: yesNavigation Lights: yesAnchorLifelines : Double: yesLifelines : Gates: 2Swim Ladder: yesDocklines: yesFenders: yesWinches: 3Handles: 2 Universal Atomic Diesel Model 5411

Catalina 387 BANK REPO DEAL 2005 334 hours Wing Keel Sailboat LOADED and Sharp

Annapolis, Maryland

Length 38.7

Listing by Auction123.com copyright Auction123, Inc. Aqueous Yachts - 18487 SE Federal Hwy Tequesta, FL 33469 (561) 676-7250 Super Sharp Looking Catalina 387 Wing Keel 334 hours!Priced to Sell Fast!!! Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 AboutObtain a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME DEAL on this great looking Catalina 387! The foreclosed mortgage was $177,956.00. A search through Yachtworld’s database of active 387 Catalina listings plus ones that have sold in the U.S. in 2016 show the average listing price is $152,166 and the AVERAGE SALES PRICE is $147,785. SHANNON has the desirable shoal / wing keel, blue hullsides, traditional rigging, and has lower hours showing than any other that I could find on the market! I am told that the previous owner passed away last winter. The bank holding the mortgage subsequently foreclosed upon SHANNON and she is now available for an incredible buying opportunity! Please view the 200+ photos of this 387 Catalina to see just how much this one shines! SHANNON is powered by a 40hp Yanmar diesel engine. The hour meter on the tachometer reads just 334 hours on it. This Catalina has two staterooms, a fully enclosed head & shower, plus a large main salon. She is hull number 62 from the factory. Here are some of the other features that I am aware of: Ultraleather seating surfaces in salon Windlass Anchor System Teak and holly flooring in the salon and staterooms Electric head Princess gas stove and Oven Delonghi Convection Oven Propane solenoid valve Acu-Gage water level monitor Water heater Standard Horizon VHF (appears newer) In-counter drop-in refrigerator Xantrex Power Inverter Charles Battery Charger Bow dodger Color Raymarine chartplotter/ radar unit at the helm Raymarine radome on the mast Raymarine autopilot at the helm Sony XPLOD Stereo with CD Changer Based on my observations, this Catalina exhibits a number of features and benefits beyond what I would consider an average 387 Catalina of this year. My observations include: The flag blue paint exhibits tremendous shine The sails, covers, and rigging lines appear to be in good, if not excellent, condition The stainless rails all appear to be in good condition and exhibit great shine The cabin appears to have been lightly used She has the optional air conditioning for the master stateroom (see note below) Her bow dodger and associated canvas appear to be in serviceable (if not good) condition Her engine appears relatively clean in appearance She has a newer LCD television in the salon with DVD player Her manuals are present She has the desirable WING KEEL/ SHOAL DRAFT (4’10”) She has brand new 4D batteries that were installed in October (2016). Based on looking at SHANNON and moving her to her current slip, I noticed the following imperfections/ items that may need attention: The board on air conditioning unit appears to need replacement. The A/C initially powered up for me on October 21st and blew cold air, however, the breaker tripped about 10 minutes after running. Power was checked and is good going into the board; however, it appears that the board shorted. This is relatively common for A/C units as we had a board failure two weeks ago on one of our vessels in Florida. (We had a board replaced for $600 last month in Florida.) There is area of paint on the starboard side that shows imperfections if seen up close. Upon closer inspection from various angles, I could see that there was a prior repair in that area that goes above the waterline to the cap and runs forward from mid-ship to the bow area. I am guessing that the surface in that spot was not prepped well enough for the paint. See photo.There are some spots on the interior wood walls where the stain has lightened. (The most noticeable areas are directly behind the shelf adjacent to the sofas. If SHANNON were my personal vessel, I would let the areas be and not bother re-staining/ refinishing.) The map table has discoloration in the wood. (I would plan to refinish this, if SHANNON were my personal boat.) While I consider the interior and exterior to be relatively clean in appearance, the next owner may desire to spend some hours (or hiring a detailer) to go through each hatch / surface / cubby hole to greater clean the appearance to his or her liking. The macerator pump appears to need replacement as its breaker trips immediately. I moved this boat on October 21st on Back Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. She started right up and ran great while underway. There are sails in the AFT stateroom. Please see the photos. To me, each looks to be in good condition. Note that my observation is solely based on what I can visually see of them in the stateroom. The mast is currently in storage near SHANNON’s current slip. Port Annapolis Marina quoted 14-16 hours to rig + tune the mast. They charge $105 per hour for rigging. Other yards will charge less, but for the purposes here, I recommend budgeting $1800 to re-step the mast. For those that desire to transport this Catalina via truck, it is a benefit to keep the mast down until she reaches her new destination. The sails are currently in the aft stateroom. They look exceptionally clean to me. It is important to note that of those sold comps above; the vast majority had more hours. (Average hours are generally accepted at 100 hours per year. I will be happy to send out the comps to those that request via email.) Further note that those numbers reflect the average prices. In my experience, comps with high hours, significant flaws, and high wear and tear tend to sell below the average price. Those comps with low hours, few flaws, and low wear and tear tend to sell above the average price. WE ENCOURAGE ALL SERIOUS PARTIES TO INQUIRE AND LOOK AT SHANNON. You may contact me, Rob, directly at 561-676-7250. We are looking to get SHANNON sold in the next few weeks. Do keep in mind that once this Catalina is sold, the chances of being able to find another at this opportunity will be nearly impossible. Please note that I am in Florida. We do not have any sales representatives located in Annapolis, however, I do have a couple of friends in Annapolis that can assist. SHANNON is currently winterized and on land in Annapolis (off Back Creek). Please keep in mind that SHANNON is a bank foreclosure and it is not my personal boat nor did I know the prior owner. I am not able to speak to the ins / outs of this vessel nor am I able to speak about how she sails, etc. My comments above are solely based on my own observations. I am sure there are more flaws than what I observed as she is a 10 year old+ vessel. This is not a brand new or perfect vessel. SHANNON will be the 3rd Catalina that we have sold in past year. Given the circumstances, information available, time of year, etc, we have set her WAY below average prices. I believe this represents an opportunity for the winning bidder to purchase SHANNON well below what the other 387s have been selling for on the traditional retail/ brokerage market. Please understand that I have done my best to represent the vessel as I notice it to be. Neither I, Aqueous, the financial institution, nor any other agents express or imply any guarantees or warranties whatsoever about this vessel (or any vessel). The description and photos do not represent any guarantees about the condition of the vessel or accuracy of any information. WE ENCOURAGE ALL BUYERS TO DO THEIR OWN INSPECTIONS / OBSERVATIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING. Please understand that this is not a brand new yacht. Accordingly, we do not expect it to sell for the same price as a brand new one. Buyers are welcome to have the vessel inspected and surveyed. Any survey will be for the buyer’s benefit and will not constitute a price reduction or negotiating tool. Florida residents or anyone wishing to bring this Catalina to the State of Florida will be required to pay the state sales tax of 6%. We have a clear and marketable title to this vessel. SHANNON was previously documented with the United States Coast Guard. Upon qualification and a $84 application fee (if no lien is recorded), the new owner can obtain a USCG Certification documentation certificate in his/ her own name. If the owner desires a state issued Certificate of Title, then Aqueous can obtain a Florida Certificate of Title for the next owner if applicable fees and taxes are remitted. (Certificates can take up to 60 days to obtain.) Personal and/or professional inspections are very welcome prior to purchasing. Please feel free to call Rob with Aqueous Yachts at 561-676-7250 to come look at this beauty. Keep the saying in mind on this one: "The yacht that you found today and will consider tomorrow is the same one that another guy found yesterday and is considering today".DescriptionBasic InformationYear: 2005Make: CatalinaModel: 387Stock Number: 422VIN: CTYU0062H405Condition: UsedType: CruiserUse: Salt WaterHull TypeHull Material: FiberglassLength / BeamLength (Feet): 38.7Beam (Feet): 12.4EngineEngine: Single Inboard/OutboardEngine Make: OtherPrimary Fuel Type: DieselEngine Hours: 934Engine Horsepower: 40SpecificationsKeel: Shoal DraftBridge Height: 50.11Draft Distance: 4.9 ContactAqueous Yachts 18487 SE Federal Hwy Tequesta, Florida 33469Ask for:Rob ButlerDirect:(561) 676-7250Email: Email SellerEmail SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. 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1986 Catalina 27 "Southerly" features the high performance tall rig that Catalina is known for throughout the industry. She has pedestal wheel steering, Universal M18 2 cylinder inboard diesel engine and traditional layout for a roomy interior. Creature comforts include roller furling headsail, electronics, marine head with holding tank, hot and cold pressure water, bimini and 30amp shore power. The large roomy cockpit adds to your enjoyment while underway. Comes with a dinghy and 6 HP Yamaha to explore the shoreline!

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Catalina 18 Trailer Launch Questions

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• Start date Apr 25, 2019
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The questions I have are for those that trailer launch their C18's. I have a 2003 C18 on a Trail Rite trailer which I believe is the trailer sold with and for the C18. It has a six foot extendable tongue. With the extension in use there is 17 1/2 feet from the ball coupler to the center of the trailer wheels and 25 feet from the coupler to the C18 transom. The vertical distance from the ground to the bunk at the point of the wheels is about 40 inches. The ramps I have access to don't seem to have the 40 inches of water depth at the point of the trailer wheels when measured 17 1/2 feet from the water's edge. I'm thinking I need the 40 inches of water in order to easily float the boat off the trailer. Maybe that's a wrong assumption since the trailer is angling downward and the transom will be in water deep enough to float the boat. What are your experiences when launching your C18? When launching are your bunks below water at the point of the wheels? This is my first season with the C18 and I don't want to get to a ramp, step the mast and then find I can't float the boat off the trailer. I've never ramp launched a sailboat before so I want to be sure. Any help you can be will be greatly appreciated.  

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We launch all our boats at our club in Colorado with a strap, this includes boats up to a Catalina 30. Its a pretty simple and safe method. What you will need: - 25' 25,000# strap - we usually get these at the farm store - wheel chocks for the trailer - tongue wheel - you can use a high quality tongue jack or a dedicated wheel to support the tongue Basic method - back the trailer down to waters edge and block the trailer wheels. disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle, if using the tongue jack as the wheel, lower the jack to lowest setting. Attach the tow strap to the trailer securely, either loop it around the trailer or some other method. Attach the strap to the tow vehicle. Again do this securely (Do not drop the loop over the tow ball). Drive the tow vehicle up the ramp until the strap is tight and take the load of the trailer tire chocks, remove them and then back the trailer into the lake. Don't forget to setup dock lines to boat prior to launching. Retrieval is the opposite of launching and just takes patience to get the boat on the trailer exactly how you want it. Fair winds.  

Victor, when retrieving boats, does the trailer alone have enough weight to move down the ramp once it hits the water? I can see that when launching the trailer with the boat on it has a lot of weight and would easily move down a ramp.  

Smiling Couple

I have the same trailer set up and launch all the time. If I have 36" of water under the transom, she floats off. Remember the C18 is wide in the stern so there is a lot of buoyancy and normally will slip off if 1/2 the boat is floating.  

Yes, We usually don't have too much problems with the trailer moving down the ramp on its one. unless there is a big sand bar or something blocking the way. Last year we had a really low water year so some of the bigger boats had to "pull" their trailers out deeper due to a sand bar however, your c18 shouldn't be an issue.  

Smiling Couple, thank you for that information. Just what I needed to know. That will eliminate the doubts I had about the ramp launch. Absent that information I was going to have a forklift at a rack and launch lift the boat in the water.  

PugetSounder

Hi Nate. I did get the boat lifted off the trailer. It's still in the lifted off position. I decided to sand off the existing bottom paint and apply an Interlux 2000E barrier coat. I'm just finishing up with the barrier coat. I applied barrier to the bottom I could get at while on the trailer. Then I jacked up the trailer and constructed a cradle inside the the trailer perimeter. Then I dropped the trailer down, removed the bunks and keel support and sanded under the bunks and bottom of the wing keel. I have a few nicks to repair under the wing then I will apply barrier coat and bottom paint to the bunk areas and under the wing. Then I'll get the boat back on the trailer and bottom paint the remainder of the hull. Your trailer pictured looks a lot like mine but I have keel guide boards that funnel the keel to the center of the trailer. From the picture it looks to me like your trailer has a built-in extendable tongue. Is that square tubing lashed to the starboard side of the trailer something you made to to give further extension? I was thinking of doing the same thing with another 4-5 foot piece of square tube with its own coupler and double U-bolting it to the extension that came with the trailer.  

Nate, the Brownell boat stands sound like a simple, good idea. My cradle consisted of a couple of 4X4's sandwiching lumber with the shape of the bottom cut in. I placed the 4X4's across two columns of concrete block stacked four high.. I did this just in front of the keel and about a foot and a half behind the keel. This setup is really solid. The materials for it were cheap but putting it together was fairly labor intensive. I need to figure a simpler, quicker way for future years to get at the areas under the bunks and wing. The Brownell jack stands may be it. I'll simply have to bight the bullet and make the investment.  

I launched both my Catalina 22 and 25, without using the extension. I don't know about your launch, but at some, putting a trailer in too far can be a problem. Especially if there are power boaters who drive their boats on to the trailer, blowing out the end of the launch. With the 25 when water level was down, I did have to back the truck in a little farther. But launch and retrieve was like poetry in motion  

At our ramp if the tide is exceptionally high I have to use the extension. The 18 is a little harder to launch than my Catalina 22 due to it being shorter  

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Sweet looking Trailer  

Thanks factory built for the boat. I love the long tunge just slide out when you need it. My keel support goes from the back of the trailer fairly far forward. I see some wing keels only have a resting board. If the keel support board does not go all the way back how would you crank it on the trailer at low tide?  

AJ, I saw your trailer, extend your keel support board past the back of your trailer. You retrieving of the boat will be a lot easier.  

SC, your trailer is similar but not the same. It appears that your C18 is about as high off the ground as mine. Your trailer appears to be a bit shorter. Your wheels appear to be a smaller diameter. My trailer is more like the one PugetSounder shows in his post. I can see that your keel support board extends to the back of the trailer. My trailer doesn't have a flat section on the back frame. My bunks are 8 feet long. Yours don't look quite that long but that shouldn't matter too much.  

If you get the lower profile tires and extent the board to your rear support PS my back support is not flat it really makes a difference. But your call. So sail, smile and enjoy.  

Given the amount of web searching I did prior to the bottom painting project, I think I might create another post just with my "lessons learned", just to add to the knowledge base and help the next paranoid owner. Basically, if a moron like me can do it, anyone can. AJ - Yes, my trailer tongue slides out adding 3-4'. This tongue comes completely out, and then the bar hanging on the side of the trailer can slide into the trailer and it then accepts the end of the other tongue with the trailer ball socket.. It is heavy as hell, feels like cast iron. I decided to bite the bullet on the boat stands because I decided this might be an annual process. They made the process much easier, particularly not having to match a support beam with the curvature of the bottom and also functioning as the lifting mechanism. I didn't do the barrier coat as you did. I wimped out. Maybe next year or so now that I have this experience under my belt. SC - It is possible adding to the keel resting board would help. I am not sure. The boat still has to get over the upward curve of the bunks. If the trailer is in that deep anyway, I am not sure if extending the keel board adds anything. I definitely could be wrong though. I have only pulled it out of the water once, so I still have a lot to learn. Cheers Nate  

Nate, my tongue extension adds about 6 feet. Yesterday I bought a 5 foot piece of 2 1/2 inch square tubing and with a couple of U-bolts and ball coupler connect it to the existing extension. This should give me an additional 4 feet of extension. That should be enough for any ramp. I also bought a tongue riser that will raise the ball at the car about 12 inches. That should lower the back end of the trailer a little and help with floating the back end. In your pic of the front end is pretty much what I did in the front and back ends. There's no question this will be an annual affair with bottom painting so simplifying the process is a necessity.  

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