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Boat Overview The beautifully updated Catalina offers the perfect balance of proven offshore capability, comfortable liveaboard cruising, and thoughtful modern upgrades. Having spent over two decades in fresh water before being extensively refit for full-time cruising, this vessel stands apart with minimal corrosion, exceptional care, and an impressive list of upgrades completed between 2022 and 2026. From the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic, she has been actively cruised and refined by experienced liveaboard owners who spared no expense preparing her for extended offshore adventures. Interior Features Below decks, the spacious two-cabin layout delivers remarkable comfort and livability with 6’8” headroom, warm finishes, and excellent storage throughout. The port-side galley is exceptionally practical and sea friendly, featuring upgraded Formica countertops, enlarged folding prep space, extensive pantry storage, and a large stainless-steel sink with integrated cutting board and drying rack. Refrigeration and freezer systems were completely upgraded with CoolBlue components, enhanced insulation, and modern monitoring systems for efficient long-term cruising. Comfort aboard is further enhanced with a Mabru 17,000 BTU marine air conditioning and heating system, hot water tank, portable washing machine, and a SeaWater Pro 40 GPH watermaker. Electronics and Power Systems Electronics and power systems have been comprehensively modernized for reliable offshore cruising and comfortable off-grid living. Highlights include a new Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv chartplotter installed in 2026, Garmin AIS transceiver, radar, autopilot, masthead wind instruments, dual-station VHF communication, and Starlink connectivity. The vessel is exceptionally well-equipped electrically with 660Ah of Victron lithium batteries, 1000 watts of solar, five Victron SmartSolar controllers, Cerbo GX monitoring, Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger, upgraded Balmar charging system, Fischer Panda generator, and Honda backup generator. Deck and Sailing Features On deck, the boat is configured for safe and efficient shorthanded sailing with upgraded running rigging systems, self-tailing winches, Mack Sails mainsail and 130% genoa (2022), whisker pole, cockpit line handling upgrades, and a recent rigging inspection completed in May 2026. The cockpit is comfortable and protected with a Wavestopper hard dodger, full Sunbrella enclosure, cockpit cushions, shade surrounds, stern perch seating, and thoughtful cruising additions throughout. Ground Tackle and Safety Equipment Ground tackle and safety equipment are equally impressive, including a Rocna 25kg anchor with 248 feet of G4 chain, secondary Bruce anchor setup, AIS transceiver, EPIRB, jacklines, inflatable harness lifejackets, safety tethers, ditch bag, and multiple backup systems throughout the vessel. Engine Information Powered by a reliable Yanmar 50HP diesel engine paired with a fixed three-blade bronze propeller, this Catalina has proven herself as an efficient and capable passagemaker while remaining exceptionally comfortable at anchor or dockside. Additional Information Accommodation Two cabin / two head owner’s layout with a practical and sea-friendly port-side galley. Excellent storage throughout including a large pantry, secondary pantry, cookware storage below the cooktop, upper cabinetry, basket-style storage, and a folding additional countertop for expanded workspace. The enlarged galley countertops and upgraded storage solutions make this layout exceptionally comfortable for extended cruising or liveaboard use. Headroom throughout measures approximately 6’8”. Interior Comforts and Amenities Refrigerator, top-loading, upgraded with CoolBlue components including compressor/condensing system, fin/tube holding plate with expansion valve, and high/low-pressure copper tube set: 1/4” high-pressure liquid refrigerant supply line 3/8” low-pressure gas refrigerant return line Installed January 2024 with 5-year warranty Countertop wireless dual fridge/freezer temperature reader Separate top-loading CoolBlue freezer with dual cooling plates (December 2024) Enlarged folding countertop with new Formica countertops (December 2024) Froth-Pak spray foam insulation added beneath and around refrigerator and freezer compartments (January 2025) New refrigerator and freezer doors, hardware, and additional insulation (December 2024) (2) magnetic knife bars installed on pantry door (March 2022) Small pantry with spice rack, shelving, and upper dry goods storage Upper cabinet sliding doors with grasscloth-style coverings Large deep single-basin stainless steel sink with sliding cutting board and stainless drying rack (December 2024) Restaurant-style faucet (December 2024) (3)-burner propane cooktop (December 2024) Propane shutoff at cockpit bottle locker and electrical panel breaker shutoff in salon (2) 11 lb propane tanks French press coffee maker Stove-top coffee maker Microwave (March 2022) Under-sink trash storage All galley lighting replaced (March 2022) Cookware storage below cooktop Large pantry with (4) pull-out drawers and additional provision storage SeaWater Pro watermaker located in starboard cockpit lazarette, rated at 40 GPH Comfee portable washing machine, 0.9 cu. ft. 11-gallon hot water tank located behind engine Mabru 17,000 BTU marine air conditioner/heater (2024) Electronics and Navigation Garmin VHF radio at chart desk (2023) Garmin GHS 11i wired cockpit VHF handset (January 2024) Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv chartplotter (May 2026) Garmin AIS transceiver (March 2022) Garmin 18” radar, purchased May 2022 and installed January 2023 Garmin GHP 12 autopilot with Class A drive unit (May 2024) Garmin masthead wind transducer (March 2022) Depth transducer Speed wheel transducer GPS speed Roam Starlink system (November 2022) 24” Smart TV (March 2022) Sound bar (March 2022) EPIRB Electrical Systems Victron MultiPlus-II 12V 3000VA 120A inverter/charger (February 2022) (2) Vic