1985 Catalina 30' (9.14 m) 30T
Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States
Tranquility
The Catalina 30 was one of the most popular models ever built, with over 6000 built during its over two-decade production run, and it's with good reason, given its spacious accommodations, easy to handle under sail and power and good sailing performance.
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CTYN4003J485
Description
The Catalina 30 was the most popular cruising design ever produced with over 6000 built during its more than two decades of production. It set the mark for boats in its class with spacious accommodations, easy handling, and good sailing performance. Tranquility is a 30T (tall rig) that's been sailed seasonally here on the fresh clear waters of Lake Superior and has been well maintained and equipped with numerous upgrades you'll find listed here. The wide beam provides very spacious accommodations including the forward double v-berth, aft double berth and convertible port settee to a double berth. Don't miss the opportunity to buy this well-maintained and equipped family cruiser that's ready to turn-key and set-sail.
Sunshine Cruising Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Superior Charters & Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: CTYN4003J485
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 29' 11'' (9.12 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 10' 10''
LWL: 25'
Draft Max: 5' 3''
Draft Min: 5' 3''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 6
Single Berths: 1
V Berths: 1
Double Berths: 3
Heads: 1
Convertibles: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gel-Coat
Hull Shape: Monohull
Fresh Water: 45 Gallons (170.34 Liters)
Displacement: 10200 lbs
Ballast Weight: 4250 lbs
Dry Weight: 10200
Designer: Gerry Douglas
Builder: Catalina
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Universal
- Engine Model: M25
- Engine Year: 1985
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 21.00
- Power KW: 15.66
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 539.00
- Hours Date: 04-17-2025
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Electronics & Electrical
- Raymarine ST60 Windpoint/Windspeed
- Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data: depth, speed & log
- Raymarine ST4000 Wheel-Pilot autopilot
- Raymarine AXIOM Multifunction Touch Display at helm for GPS chart plotter, radar (New 2022)
- Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler Radar (New 2022)
- Radar antenna mounted on stern transom mounted pole
- Lowrance Elite Ti fishfinder with GPS chart plotter at nav station
- Uniden UM385 VHF radio with DSC (Digital selective calling)
- Starting Battery (New 2025)
- 2 House Batteries (New 2024)
- Newer battery charger
- 30 Amp Shorepower with cord set
- 100W Solar Panel with charge controller
Accommodations
- Custom salon table fold up against the bulkhead
- Norcold 12V / 120V front-load refrigerator with freezer compartment
- Top load ice box
- Hot & Cold pressure water system
- 2 Burner combination alcohol & electric stove
- Microwave oven
- Double stainless-steel sink in galley
- Marine head
- Wet-head shower
- Double V-berth with filler cushion
- Aft double berth
- Dinette filler panel and cushions to convert to double berth
- Starboard settee can also serve as a single berth
- Deck hatch screens
- LED lighting throughout the cabin interior
Sails & Rigging
- North 135% Furling Genoa (New in 2009, lightly used and in very good condition)
- North Mainsail 2 full battens and 2 partial battens, 2 reef points (New in 2020)
- Original Mainsail
- Rigid boom vang
- 2 Lewmar self-tailing 2 speed sheet winches on cockpit coaming
- 2 Lewmar cabin top self-tailing winches
- Newer Harken roller furling system
- Backstay adjuster
Deck
- Teak companionway drop boards
- Custom bi-fold companion way doors with screen panels
- Cockpit cushions
- Magma stainless steel rail mounted BBQ grill
- Dodger
- Bimini
- Ship Shape custom fitted winter cover
- Jacklines
- Docklines and 4 fenders
- Throwable horseshoe float
- CQR anchor stowed on bowsprit
- Transom boarding ladder
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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