1988 Catalina 30 | Touch of Grey

1988 Catalina 30 MKII TM BS

WOW! You’ve got to check this one out!

A customized 30 foot sailboat totally capable of cruising for 2.
Exceptional Catalina 30 MKII Tall Rig, Bow Sprit, ALWAYS A FRESH WATER BOAT! Loaded with upgraded equipment. Please read the Equipment list. It has the correct sail plan, engine, propeller, canvas, sails, up-sized winches, ground tackle, etc. etc. in a spacious 30 foot hull. Details and dates are in the Equipment List. All appropriate typical Catalina structural repairs completed, No more "smile". Great canvas, newer cushions & upholstery, M25XP Universal Diesel Engine, sails new in 2015; improved line controls led aft for easy sailing; new VC-17 and cleaned/waxed hull 2022.
The space above and below decks offers unmatched live-aboard comfort in a 30 footer.
She is easy to sail - set-up and equipped for comfortable, extended cruising.
She has also been casually, but rarely raced and sails well to her PHRF rating.

She is an Exceptional example of the most popular recreational 30 ft. sailboat ever manufactured.  This hull number 5388, out of 7,000 built, has all the proper improvements and adjustments.

She has the correct:  Tall Mast Sail Plan

                                M25XP Universal Diesel Engine, 23 HP

                                Wheel Steering

                                T-shaped Cockpit

                                Improved Rudder

                                The most opening ports

                                50 gallon water supply in 2 tanks

                                Dual batteries (new batteries 2021)

Recent upgrades: Garmin Plotter, Raymarine autohelm, all 4 ST winches are up-sized; excellent cockpit canvas for comfort; sails new in 2015 (serviced in 2020); improved line controls led to the cockpit for easy sailing; Folding prop.  Always a fresh-water boat. The space above and below decks offers unmatched live-aboard comfort in a 30 footer.

She is set-up and equipped for comfortable, extended cruising.

Other Details:

Rebuilt mast compression post block in bilge                                  2015

Sealer/Epoxy Barrier coat of bilge sump                                        2015

Oversized Keel-bolt washers (2”x3”x1/4”)                                      2019

Extra fiberglass re-enforcement on keel to hull joint (preventative)     2020.  She will not have that troublesome “Catalina Smile” that other boats have

Cutlass bearing                                                                           2018

Saloon tables (2):1 large; 1 small (wood, custom – 2016)                  

Forespar telescoping spinnaker pole

All seacocks: Forespar Marlon

Double lifelines

Custom Heavy duty steel cradle

Canvas winter cover, use with mast up or down

USCG Safety Equipment

6 docklines

4 fenders

3 winch handles

50 ft., 30A shorepower cord

Winches: All 2-speed, self-tailing, upsized to fit tall rig sail plan

New 4lb. propane tank                                                                 2017

Re-bedded stanchions, handrails and genoa tracks                         2020

All exterior teak, stripped, cleaned, sealed, maintained with UV resistant finish                                                                               2015- 2022

Custom sunbrella storage bag for entry hatch bin boards               2016

Original Catalina 30 Factory Owner’s Manual   

Files with added equipment literature and receipts                                 

Features:

Electrical Equipment:

110V/30A shore power

5 interior outlets GFCI

Pro-Max 200 12V smart charger                                                    2010

2 Interstate Deep Cycle Group 24, 690CCA Batteries                      2021

12V receptacles (3: cockpit, Nav Desk, forward above hanging locker)  2015

Rigid Solar Panel: 85W 12V

Solar Panel regulator

Electronics:

GPS:         Magellan GPS @ Nav Desk

Plotter:      Garmin 942 GPS Map Plotter @ Binnacle                       2019

Autopilot:   Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot                                     2020

Depth:       Signet Digital                                                             2010

Log-Knot:   Signet                                                                       2010

VHF:          ICOM; with RAM mic @ helm                                       2015

Compass:   Ritchie: factory rebuilt                                                2015

Stereo:      Boss: AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth                                          2020

Speakers:  Boss: 2 in saloon; 2 in cockpit                                      2020

Inside Equipment & Upgrades:

Oven:                Hillerange SS gimballed, 2-burner + oven, nearly new

Microwave:        Sharp; custom mounted in bulkhead

Marine Head:      Jabsco 2010; new pump 2020                               

Hot Water:         Seaward, 6 gallon, 110V/engine                          2015

Refrigerator:       110V; apartment sized, mounted in galley

Ice Box:            large with extra insulation, drain with pump

Electric bilge pump:                                                                     2009

Manual bilge pump: Whale Gusher

Galley, Water Filter, carbon:  Forespar                                           2021

All 15 interior lights: LED                                                             2015

Custom red LED floor lights (4); (perfect for night vision)               2015

Interior fans: 12V, fixed (4)                                                          2016

Water system accumulator air tank added                                      2015

Screens on all opening ports and forward hatch

All interior teak cleaned and re-oiled

Custom shelf added in V-Berth

All cushions and upholstery replaced:  2012

Outside Equipment & Upgrades:

Cockpit Cushions: complete custom Catalina set                           2010

Cockpit table: Edson; teak                                                          2015

Swim ladder: on transom with custom step pads                           2017

BBQ Grill: Force 10, propane                                                       2016

Lifesling

Horseshoe Throw ring

Ground tackle: 2 sets; Delta and Danforth with chain & 150’ of 1/2“ nylon

Lifelines replaced:                                                                       2012

Outboard bracket on stern rail                                                     2018

Canvas: Dodger (w/Stratoglass), Bimini (w/viewing window), connector, binnacle & mainsail cover; navy sunbrella                                     2011

Cockpit side and aft curtains                                                        2016

SS helm wheel: 2; original 28” and custom 40”

Smooth hull bottom with VC-17                                                   2022

Hull prepped with polymer coating                                               2022

Mid-ship mooring cleats: port and starboard                                 2016

Forward Hatch: new lens and gasket; white sunbrella cover           2015

Rigging Upgrades: all lines led aft

Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang                                                           2015

Ball bearing halyard and outhaul sheaves:                                     2016

Garhauer Genoa lead adjusters:                                                   2018

Garhauer Quad Deck Organizers: 2                                              2015

Garhauer Triple Line Stoppers: 2 port & starboard                         2016

Custom single line reefing upgrade:                                             2016

4 Self-tailing, 2-speed winches:

• • Upsized Lewmar primary winches: 40 to 44       2016
  • Upsized Lewmar cabin-top winches: 16 to 40        2016

Lazy-jacks led aft                                                                        2020

Padeyes: 2 on aft deck                                                                2020

Masthead SS halyard crane                                                          2015

Split backstay adjuster: 4:1                                                         2015

Outhaul purchase modified from 3:1 to 4:1                                   2016

Mast and Rig:  inspected 2022

Aluminum Mast and Boom

Single Spreader, Aluminum

Upper shrouds: ¼”, 1x19, SS

Double lower shrouds: 3/16”, 1x19, SS

Split Backstay w/ adjuster

All turnbuckles: open barrel

Mainsheet: mid-boom, 6:1 purchase

Traveler: ball bearing type on cabin-top, 5:1 purchase

Halyards: Internal, main, genoa, spinnaker, pole topping lift

Lazy-jacks

Propulsion:

Engine Make:      Universal (Kubota)

Engine Model:     M25XP; 3 cylinder

Engine HP:         23

Engine Year:       1988

Engine Hours:     1566

Engine Type:      Inboard, diesel

Drive Type:        Direct, Hurth, 2:1

Propeller:           Flexofold, geared, folding: 14x11x2                    2015

Shaft Seal:         PSS Dripless and Hurth flexible coupling              2018

Specifications:

Length Overall:   31 feet (including bow sprit)

Maximum Draft:  5 feet 6 inches

LWL:                 25 feet

Beam:               10 feet 10 inches

Displacement:     10,300 pounds

D/L:                  291

Theoretical Hull Speed:  6.7 knots

Engine Upgrades:

Wiring harness upgrade:(eliminated vulnerable connectors)         2015

Battery charging circuit upgrade                                                 2015

Add Relay to Glow Plug circuit                                                    2015

Add Water Temp Alarm Switch on thermostat                               2015

Add Aqualarm ‘No Water Flow’ sensor                                          2018

All new engine hoses                                                                  2015

Kubota air filter canister added                                                    2015

Fuel Gauge sending unit replaced: old = 7”; new = 9”                   2016

New Alternator 51A; (old one rebuilt as spare)                              2018

Engine Water Pump                                                                     2016

All engine fluids and filters changed: May                                      2022

Heavy SS Exhaust crossover and water injector elbow

Flexible “Hump Hose” connector to water lift muffler                      2015

Service Records: (oil, coolant, transmission, fuel filters)   2001 to present

Complete M25XP Engine parts list breakdown illustrations:             2016

Tanks:

Fresh Water: 2 tanks; 25 gallons each; plastic; cleaned and sanitized yearly

Holding Tank: 12 gallons; plastic

        Replaced sanitary hose PVC                                                  2014

Fuel Tank:  18 Gallon; aluminum

Water tanks and holding tank bolted to hull structure                     2019

Accommodations:  All interior cushions new in 2012

Berths:      2 in V-Berth (forward)

                2 in Aft Quarter Berth (starboard side)

                2 in Drop-down Dinette (port side)

                1 in settee (starboard side)

(*Note: current setup, 2 V-Berth, 1ea P&S settee, 1 aft Quarter Berth) 

Cabins:      2

Heads:       1; enclosed with sink and handheld shower & shower curtain

Sails:

Main: Full Batten, loose footed, Ullman                                         2015

Genoa: 6.1 oz.; 155%; Bi-radial; Ullman                                      2015

Furler: Hood Seafurl: continuous loop furler