Description:
The Catalina 28 is a very special boat indeed that offers an incredible amount of accommodation for its size. Space is definitely the keyword and as well as having a comfortable cockpit with all lines led aft to it, down below, she has probably the most volumous cabin of any 28ft boat, incorporating 6 berths, good size galley, separate heads, Nav Station & a very comfortable saloon. In addition, this Catalina 28 has a lead winged keel, making it a very stable boat underway with quite a shallow draft. She comes with 2 x Chart Plotters, Autohelm, VHF and a Calorifier supplying hot water heated by the engine or Immersion. Other features include cockpit cushions and the all important Gin & Tonic Crew Seats set into the Push Pit. Built to a Gerry Douglas Design & constructed in the USA by Catalina Yachts, this Catalina 28 will make a great family boat. It is currently lying Southampton.
Main Specifications:
Stock Number : ABS 2457
Year of Build : 1994
LOA : 8.69m (286)
LWL : 7.26m (239)
Beam : 3.10m ( 102)
Draft : 1.20m (310)
Keel Type : Lead Wing Keel
Engine : 1 x Universal M3-20 18 HP Diesel ( Kubota Marinised Engine )
Fuel Tank : 72 Ltrs
Water Tank: 185 Ltrs
Holding tank : 25 Ltrs
No of Berths : 6
VHF : Navman VHF 7100
Plotter : Garmin GPS MAP 172C ( Fts on Binnacle in Cockpit)
GPS : Garmin GPS 125
Depth Gauge : Echo Sounder Depth Gauge
Autopilot : Autohelm ST4000 Wheel Pilot
Main Features:
Accommodation
Below decks the interior feels generously proportioned for a boat of just 28 and clever use of all available space provides berths for a total of 6 if required. The open plan layout of the main living space creates a bright interior ideally suited to family cruising.
Forepeak
Separated from the main living space aft the cabin provides two single berths in the standard V-berth layout. Storage is provided in lockers under the aft ends of the bunks.
Saloon
Open plan layout in the saloon feels like its from a boat of far more than 28' in length. Along both port & starboard sides, bench settees run the length of the area, converting to 2 generous single berths both of which are set around the large saloon table which cleverly folds down to save space.
Heads
Port side aft is the dedicated heads compartment. It is constructed in an easily cleaned moulding. Appointed with manual sea toilet, sink and vanity unit. Heads can discharge into a holding tank.
Nav Station
Located at the aft end of the saloon settee on the port side, the navigation station provides a rear facing chart table with an insulated cold storage box provided beneath the lifting table top. Outboard of the table the ships switch panel is easily accessible.
Galley
The galley is set to starboard of the companionway steps. The worktops are finished in Catalina's Custom Counter Top moulding which incorporates the fiddles and is easily cleaned. Galley is appointed with a single sink, two burner gas stove with oven and worktop over the cooker. A good selection of storage is provided around the area.
Aft Cabin
Aft of the companionway ladder a large double bunk extends to the transom to provide 2 comfortable berths
Domestic Equipment
Cooker -
Brokers Comments:
This Catalina 28 cruising yacht has the feel and appearance of a solid well constructed boat. Having been owned by its current owner for many years, it is clean and tidy and presents well albeit, it will benefit from some upgrades including new standing rigging. Although only 28 feet in length, she feels she has the space and accommodation of a boat much larger. She offers a light bright & spacious cabin with great headroom throughout, 6 berths & many home comforts including hot & Cold pressurised water and a useful galley. In addition, she is wired for shore power, meaning she is a great family boat. Her saloon provides a very useful navigation station with VHF & GPS all close at hand. On deck, she has a generous safe cockpit with wheel steering and all lines led aft to the cockpit.
Fitted with a lead winged keel, this Catalina 28 sails well & is easy to handle. She is an excellent, safe & reliable boat which is both fun to sail & comfortable to live on-board. She is ideal for family sailing around coastal waters whilst still being very capable of cruising further afield. With thousands of the marque built in the USA, there are many examples of this great boat still sailing around the world. She is currently lying in Southampton & viewing can be arranged through Aspire Boat Sales.