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Schrewsburyduo · 04-02-2014, 07:38

Hi everyone --

I am listing the 1982 catalina 27 for sale -- this is a wonderful little cruiser that we have taken great care of over the past few years, and I would like it to go to a nice cruising person. It is a perfect starting out boat that is worth much more -- We bought her for $10000 and put at least 5k into it -- new sails, autopilot, boom kicker etc.
Diesel Beta with low hours (around 200) works amazingly and is dependable -- has been kept up and professionally installed, and we are sad to leave the boat, but we already purchased a larger boat for the growing family. Price is very low, and it reflects the fact that we would like to see her sold by April when the current marina storage lapses. It's in NJ in Seabright, currently on land, so everything can be inspected etc.

Many thanks.
Eugene

Schrewsburyduo · 04-02-2014, 07:56

Hi everyone -- I tried to post this but I had a bad link in the message so I am trying again -- The Catalina 27 would make a great starting boat for any beginning cruiser, and we would like to see it go to someone that is interested in the cruising lifestyle. This boat is in great shape -- We bought it for $10,000 3 yrs ago and put a lot of work in to her and at least $4000 worth of new stuff -- adding an autopilot, new sails, boom kicker, a new head etc. The Beta motor has low hours (200), runs great, and has been serviced regularly. No blisters -- boat has been barrier coated, and then bottom painted every year.

Boat is now for sale as we bought a larger boat for our growing family, and I am sad to see it go. The low price reflects the fact that we need it out of the marina by April -- which is when the winter storage lapses. We would like to avoid being in a position to pay double for having two boats in the marina.

I can send more pics to anyone interested, but here is the data:

Catalina 27 , 1982.
Previous 2 owners pampered this boat with lots of goodies. Yard kept, professionally maintained. In the past 10 years, the has had: New Beta 14 engine [ based on Kubota diesel ] professionally installed. She is very clean, complete, ready to sail, and in excellent condition. She is "turn key" and ready to sail away for new adventures with her new owner. We are moving up to a bigger boat, that is the reason for selling. She is priced well below market value, for a quick sale.

Interior:
Standard layout includes v-berth, private head with marine toilet (2011) and sink, hanging locker to port, large fold down bulkhead mounted table, double- berth to starboard, single berth to port, large quarter berth to starboard, full galley to port.

Deck:
Catalina 27 standard rig sloop
Tiller steering
7500 pound displacement 
4' draft 9' beam
22' 9" on the waterline. 
Double life lines 
2 speed Lewmar sheet winches 
Lewmar winch on mast 
Genoa gear and tracks 
Harken roller furler 
Mainsheet traveller 
Boom vang 
Boomkicker mounted on mast. (2011)
Danforth anchor, chain and line 
Horseshoe buoy with rail mount 
4 step stainess swim ladder mounted on transom    
full coverage cockpit cushions 
Cockpit Dodger with all new vinyl windows, center window is zippered and can be rolled up 
Ritchie compass mounted in cockpit 

Electronics:
Two 12 volt batteries
Tricolor mashead light
VHF Radio
Depth Finder
Stereo FM radio and MP3/usb/ipod player
Simrad TP 30 autopilot with remote control

Sails:
Excellent mainsail (cross cut FX sails, 2011),
cruising spinnaker with sock (slight rip),
150% genoa on a Harken roller furler, cross cut.
Excellent 130% genoa on Harken roller furler (triradial, FX sails, 2011)

Engine:
Recent Beta 14 , 2 cylinder Kubota diesel, fresh water cooled, with 200 hours, includes Twin Disc 2:1 transmission and 40 amp alternator. 
R&D Flexible coupler 
single lever engine control and control cables
full engine instrumentation in cockpit 
engine space blower and hoses with automatic operation 
engine spare parts kit 
14 gallon diesel fuel tank, aluminum, with gauge
Racor 500 fuel /water separator
engine intake c-cock, ball valve type, all bronze 
raw water strainer, bronze 
stainless propshaft with new cutless bearing
"Shaft Shark" line and weed cutter 
2 blade fixed bronze prop New stuffing box and packing, new stern tube hose and clamps

Location and price:
$6000 or best offer
Boat is in Sea Bright NJ.

OldFrog75 · 04-02-2014, 08:30

Nice boat...

**HappyMdRSailor** · 04-02-2014, 08:38

Fantastic opportunity for somebody !

robert sailor · 04-02-2014, 08:39

Looks like a wonderful opportunity for someone starting out

OldFrog75 · 04-02-2014, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert sailor

Looks like a wonderful opportunity for someone starting out

Too bad it's in NJ. It'd be gone in a heart beat in So. Cal.

mindsofman · 04-02-2014, 19:34

Do you still have the Catalina ?
How are the aluminium window frames,,leaking ?
What about the toe rail,,is that leaking ?How are the keel bolts,,any sign
of rust coming from the keel to hull join on the outside,,,any rust stains
around the bolts in the bilge ?
Soft spots in the deck,,?
While realizing this is an older yacht,,i Don't want to travel up to N.J. this
time of the year to look at a boat that is in the same condition as many
in Florida.
Look forward to your reply;;;
I can be reached at ,,401--6623019

Schrewsburyduo · 04-02-2014, 20:15

Hi Mindsofman:
To answer your questions...
Aluminum frames just above the sleeping settee on the starboard side were leaking. We had the yard fix that at $300... yakes... Then the port started leaking - same window. We didn't fix that yet as it happened late this summer, but other than the non dripless gland, that's the only water coming in the boat. Apparently the fix can be done by ourselves but it's tedious as you have to scrape every last bit of silicone someone ever put on that port and then bed them with polysulfide....

Toe rail is not leaking or at least wasn't last fall...

No rust on the outside - no leaks of keel, no Catalina smile. The previous owner dropped the keel and replaced the bolts with stainless and rebelled the joint. They also barrier coated the boat. No soft spots on deck.

The thing that sold us on this boat was the motor was superbly replaced - the boat was owned by a diesel mechanic who used this boat as a show for his beta drop-in replacements of the Atomic 4. Everything else we was sails and handling, and we knew that part and what we wanted. It's not perfect, and I still have unfinished projects, but we have to see it go now. I have a video of my wife sailing it, but the *&^%*& rules of this increasingly draconian forum does not let me attach a link, or even my email. If you pm me I can try to split a url and see whether that works.

It sails really well and very well balanced - the new 130% genoa is a far better sail than the 150 the boat came with, as it's a triradial.

I am not sure it's worth coming from Florida as you might still be disappointed... and you would have to move it swiftly if you bought it, or make your own deal with the boatyard. I am showing it to a couple of people that are local. Basically the first $6k takes it, but the boat is currently buried in over a foot of snow, and we're about to get 6 more inches tomorrow and over the weekend. It's a winter wonderland, and it's surely driving all boat people nuts.... I wish I was in Florida...

Cheers.
SBduo

fhp3 · 21-02-2014, 03:36

Is the boat still available? I'm in MA and would like to see it if so.
Thanks
FHP3

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Schrewsburyduo · 21-02-2014, 07:35

HI. Yes, it's still available. I showed it to couple of people last weekend. It is not easy showing with all the snow and I would like to wait for the thaw before going back there (I'm at 2 hrs drive as well). Right now I have plans to show it to 4 people on March 14-15-16. Preferably March 16 afternoon. If that works let me know.

SkiprJohn · 21-02-2014, 12:00

That boat is really nice! Wish I was up your way. Sorry the winter weather is not cooperating with you on the sale.

Good luck in March!

CGP · 22-02-2014, 18:35

Would you take silver bullion instead of cash?

Time2Go · 23-02-2014, 03:03

Still available?
How do you PM on this forum?

Schrewsburyduo · 08-04-2014, 20:16

Hi everyone -- Well... a couple of people saw the boat - no offers yet - I am needing to get this thing off the yard by the end of the month - If anyone is looking for a good boat, -- the marina owner says it would be a pity for this one to go to boat angel - It would be a good tax write-off, but then again - if someone is looking for a good clean boat that is a great starter with a great engine, new sails etc. -- Let me know.. I am showing it next weekend - over Easter.