4/16/07,

Catalina 25, 1986, Traverse City, Michigan, $12,000, sold 5/11/07

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1986 Catalina 25 "Moondance" Hull #5465

  • Standard Rig, Fixed Keel
  • Length: 25'0"
  • Beam: 8'0"
  • Draft: 4'0"
  • Ballast 1900 lbs
  • Displacement 4550 lbs
  • Theoretical hull spead 6.31 knots
  • 2002 Honda 8 4-Stroke electric start engine- professionally winterized and maintained
  • Storage trailer included with tongue extension for launching
  • Selling rather than storing- Coast Guard fiance got orders to Alaska
  • Fantastic boat - steers great with Tiller-Mate system
  • Boat maneuvers great in tight marinas with "new" Honda & steering system.
  • All lines run aft to cockpit for single handed sailing
  • Motor purrs- always starts and uses minimal gas
  • Always a great lakes boat - no salt water exposure
  • Fantastic affordable home on the water - very comfortable and good looking.
  • We love Moondance but have to move, so would like her to have a good home.

    This inventory includes everything I could think of.

  • Moondance is currently put up for winter and stored on her very ugly storage trailer and can be seen by appointment or I can send photos online.
  • Sail inventory
  • 135% Roller Furled Catalina Headsail (new in 2000)
  • Full Batten Catalina Mainsail with one reef point (new in 2000)
  • 150% Roller Furled Headsail
  • 100% Roller Furled Headsail
  • Jiffy Reefing on Mainsail
  • Mainsail cover from Catalina (new in 2000)

    Engine:

  • Honda 8, 4-stroke outboard engine with extra-long shaft (new in 2002)
  • Powerthrust drive (extra thrust) makes engine handle boat extremely well
  • Runs great, always starts, very quiet- we often forget it is running
  • Electric start and charging system
  • On-board engine controls for easy handling
  • Tiller-Mate tiller-attached outboard engine steering system (wonderful)
  • Hydraulic Assist Motor Mount

  • Adjustable backstay
  • Stern-mounted swim ladder
  • Whisker Pole, Deck mounted using teak blocks
  • Roller Furling system for Headsail
  • Datamarine Depth, Speed & Distance.
  • Compass, Windex
  • Ship to shore radio with masthead mounted antenna
  • Two heavy duty marine batteries with 1-2-All-Off switch (new in 2005)
  • Alcohol stove with wood cutting board cover
  • Fixed head with sink/cabinet layout
  • TankMinder system on hoiding tank
  • 2 opening ports with screens in head
  • Velcro screens for front hatch
  • Snap-on zippered companionway cover with screens/plastic windows
  • Updated lights in cabin and electrical outlets in cabin
  • Marine Grade Stereo CD / Cassette w/ marine grade speakers (new in 2004)
  • 2 Gear storage hammocks, (1 in v-berth & 1 in q- berth)
  • Interior and exterior charging jacks added for spotlight/cell phone charging
  • Cream berber carpet in main cabin (new in 2004)
  • All cushions redone with commercial grade fabric & naugahyde bottoms
  • Extra cushion to make table bed into full-size bed in main cabin
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Shore power cord
  • Full camper cover with Velcro screen openings for Pop-Top
  • Mosquito screen cover for Pop-Top
  • Pop top hydraulic lifters (not installed but included)
  • Collapsible winter storage tarp support system. (Made of heavy plastic electrical conduit, some wood and duct tape)
  • Separate gas tank compartment with newer large gas tank (2004)
  • 18# Danforth anchor with 30' of chain & 150' of 1/2" anchor line
  • 4 fenders/bumpers, 6 dock lines
  • Fire extinguisher, Air horn, Winch handle
  • Bottom in good shape- no blisters or issues.
  • Painted every other spring with VC-11.
  • All teak except companionway redone in 2004 (companionway teak needs redoing)
  • Literally ready to sail away.
  • Marine survey came back "Bristol" when purchased in 2001.

    David,
    Could you please mark my boat sold? (1986 C-25, listed 4/17/08)
    Full price offer, money transferred today.
    Thank you so much!
    I will use your website when we start looking for our next boat!
    Thanks,
    Karen
    Traverse City, Michigan

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