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#1
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/26464

Cleanest 2006 Catalina 34 in the world, period.  Stored on the hard for 4 and a half years, 7 months in fresh water, 1 year in salt water.  Never chartered, never lived aboard, private owner, very little use.  Must see, truly like new, smells like new, save $100,000 over a new equally equipped Catalina 355.  Truly loaded, turn key, ready for extended coastal cruising.  Love this boat moving into our next Catalina!

SPECS

Builder: Catalina
Designer: Butler-Douglas
Hull Shape: Monohull
Rigging: Masthead Sloop
Keel: Solid Lead Wing

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 35 ft 5 in
Beam: 11 ft 9 in
LWL: 29 ft 10 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 3 in
Bridge Clearance: 51 ft 4 in
Displacement: 11950 lbs
Ballast: 5000 lbs
Headroom: 6 ft 3 in
Dry Weight: 11950 lbs

SAIL AREA

IJPE : 528.00 sq ft
I : 44.00 ft
J : 13.60 ft
P : 38.50 ft
E : 12.00 ft

ENGINE

Engine Brand: Universal Diesel
Engine Total Power: 35 HP
Engine Type: Inboard
Drive Type: Stern drive
Propeller: 3 Blade Feathering
Year Built: 2006
Engine Hours: 75

TANKS

Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (73 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (25 Gallons)
Holding Tank: 1 (18 Gallons), Y-Valve, Macerator

ACCOMMODATIONS

Number of cabins: 2
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 3
Number of heads: 1
V-berth cabin forward (sleeps 2)
Dinette to starboard (sleeps 2); settee opposite (sleeps 1)
Wide aft cabin (sleeps 2) with upholstered seat and bureau
Custom cream upholstery
Screens for cabin ports
Navigator's station

The roomy galley boasts a custom molded one piece corian counter top, dry food locker and overhead cup storage. The large counter space conceals the built in trash chute under cutting block. It has pressurized hot and cold water, extendable faucet, with twin s/s deep sinks; gimbaled Hillerange propane oven and two burner stove as well as a built in microwave oven. It also has a top loading Adler Barber refrigerator/freezer (ice cold).  Magma barbeque grill at the stern rail.

V-berth forward and queen size aft cabin, both with upgraded innerspring mattresses, firm and comfortable; sleeps.  Salon has micro-fiber seat covers, repels water and is easy to clean. Salon table can be lowered to form another berth, which together with the settee, provides 6 berths. The wider aft cabin has an upholstered seat and bureau.  7 opening side ports and 5 opening overhead hatches provides complete air flow.  Clarion AM/FM/CD player with salon and cockpit speakers that can be controlled from both the cockpit and salon and it has a connection for an iPod. Also included is a DVD player/LCD screen TV in the salon with remote control. 

Private head with vanity and sink; hot and cold pressure water; shower settee; and manual marine head with holding tank, macerator, y-valve, and deck pumpout.

INSIDE EQUIPMENT

Electric bilge pump
Hot & cold pressurized water, water heater tank
2 Burner, gimballed, propane stove with oven
Dinette arrangement w/filler cushion, convertible to sleeping berth
Settee bench, long enough to accommodate sleeping adult
Ultraleather, cream colored interior
Innerspring mattresses in sleeping berths
Hanging lockers in both cabins and salon

RIGGING & DECK

Furling Mainsail w/UV protection, on halyard
Furling genoa, 150%, w/UV protection, Schaeffer 2100 furling system, on halyard
Spinnaker halyard, integrated in mast
Topping lift, integrated in mast
Genoa sheet winches, (2) Lewmar #48 ST Primary, duel speed, self tailing
Trim and halyard winches, (2) Lewmar #40 ST Secondary, duel speed, self tailing
Garhaur traveler and (6) locking line stoppers
4 line duffels, 2 integrated cockpit line lockers
Rigid boom vang, adjustable
All lines lead to the cockpit so it is easy to single hand.
Deck stepped mast
Forestay
Split Backstay
Single Spreaders
Maxwell 500 Electric Anchor Windlass
Winch handle
5 winch covers

OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT

Bimini, retractable
Edson NAVPOD pedestal
Lewmar leather wrapped folding wheel
Edson folding cockpit table
Sliding companion entry with teak hatch boards
Stainless pulpit, stanchions, stern, and entry gate rails
Lifelines, upper & lower, with opening gates port & starboard
Stern rail cat seats port & starboard, with cushions
Propane tank in integrated locker to galley stove
O/B motor bracket
Open swim transom with seated platforms
Swim ladder
Hot and Cold transom shower

ELECTRONICS

Raymarine ST60-Tridata Depthsounder/Wind Speed and Wind Direction
Raymarine C80 Chartplotter/GPS
   Cards for Great Lakes, NE USA and SE USA
Raymarine Autopilot - S1 Wheelpilot
Raymarine Fish Finder
Radar, autopilot, fish finder & GPS all integrated into a single display
Lighted oversized Ritchie compass
AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 6 Disc Changer
Cabin speakers
Cockpit speakers
Cockpit remote
VHF radio with remote microphone at helm
Tank monitor for fresh water and holding tank
Maxwell 500 Electric Anchor Windlass

ELECTRICAL

Duel circuit breaker panel for control of all accessories
Polarity tester

12 volt DC power:
4D 12 Volt batteries (2), parallel
12 Volt master battery switch, parallel (OFF, 1, 2, BOTH)
Charles 20 amp battery charger
12 Volt receptacle (car style)
Electric anchor windlass, with breaker
Electric bilge pump, automatic, w/ manual backup
High water bilge alarm
Navigation lights
LED Masthead light
Interior lights, LED, Night (Red), Incandescent

110 volt AC power:
Duel 110 volt/30 amp AC shore power outlets
Charles 20 amp battery charger
9,800 BTU Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Unit, Shore Power 2
5,600 BTU Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Unit, Shore Power 1
Water Heater
Multiple 110 outlets in all interior areas
Master Power Breaker/Switches for both AC power buses
(Honda 2000i portable generator is capable of running/charging all boat systems)

MECHANICAL

Automatic bilge pump; manual bilge pump
High water bilge alarm
Fuel filter
Raw water filter
Wheel steering; emergency tiller

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED

Vessel manuals, installed equipment manuals, maintenance binder
Customized operating checklists
Bruce 45lb anchor with chain & rode, tuned for Tampa Bay perfection
Spare Danforth anchor with chain & rode
Lightning dissipater
Windex
Two fire extinguishers (one in cockpit, one in galley)
Current flare and signals kit
Throwable life sling III (cockpit mounted)
Life vests
Dock lines with spares
50 ft shore power line
6 fenders
Floating boat hook
Search light
Spare anchor with rode
Air horn, and backup non-mechanical air horn
Custom Catalina stern rail pads
Cleaning supplies
Universal engine spare parts "kit A"
Properly sized United States flag and stern mount

OWNER/MANUFACTURER DESCRIPTION

Since 1986 Catalina has built a well deserved reputation as a classic blend of performance, comfort and value.  This yacht, built in June 2006, spent only ONE season sailing on fresh water Lake St. Clair, Michigan in 2007.  Stored and wrapped on a custom cradle for over 4 years.  In 2011 she was delivered to Tampa Florida and was salt water commissioned that October.  The boat has been in salt water 1 year and has been professionally detailed including bi-monthly bottom cleanings.  As such it is in "like new" condition.  Duel air-conditioning systems (installed September 2011) deliver ample cold air (or heat) providing complete comfort during Florida's hottest summer days and coldest winter nights.  These units also remove harmful humidity when the boat is not in use.  The system was divided into two units (1) to allow either unit to run off a small generator, and (2) to provide redundancy.  The manufacture also discovered that two systems working in tandem results in higher BTU effectiveness.

This yacht is an ideal family cruiser, has great stability and is very easy to sail.  The exterior is fiberglass and stainless steel for easy maintenance.  Only the companionway boards are teak.  The interior is rich in real woods (no longer used by competitors).  The boat features the wing keel, maintenance free solid lead (unlike competitor's steel keels), and is highly desirable for shallow Tampa waters.  Best of all the boat is made in the USA, all required tools are standard US spec, Catalina definitely caters to the "do it yourself" crowed offering complete access and removal of all components should they require maintenance or replacement (unlike competitors and European builders).

The Catalina 34 Mark II reflects the long production experience of Catalina and their owners.  The long and extensive production run of this series continues to prove the practicality of the masthead rig with fore and aft lowers, forestay and backstay.  The inboard shroud base leaves more room for secure footing on the non-skid deck and provides for narrow sheeting angles and the ability to carry large genoas.  The rigid boom vang and double ended mainsheet system make sail handling easier and more secure. This boat was produced by Catalina to decrease maintenance and increase reliability and comfort underway and at anchor.  Customer support is the best in the industry; tours of the production facility, near Tampa Florida, are offered and encouraged leaving the owner with a solid understanding and appreciation of the vessel's construction.

This boat has never been chartered or lived aboard and is the definition of "lightly used". 

DEFAULT DISCLAIMER

The seller 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.




#2
NW/Steve,

Thanks for your insights.  I stepped my 16" Kiwi prop down to 18 degrees of pitch (factory set 21 degrees) before installing it. 

After 4 hours of motoring: I'm able to attain the full engine RPMs recommended by Universal (3000 RPM) without smoke.  At 2400 RPM (80% Power) the boat motored at only 4.7 kts; at 2900 RPM I would see 5.3 kts; I don't see the boat motoring above 5.5 kts at this pitch setting.  I'll roll with this setting for the next 3 months and then increase the pitch 1/3 turn.  Universal says a properly installed engine, transmission, and propeller should attain hull speed (at least 7 kts for us) at 80% power.  My goal therefore would be to achieve 7 knots at 2400 RPM without smoke.  Results to follow. 

No issues in reverse (pitch unadjustable), it responds rapidly (like brakes), an increase in power from 1000 RPM to 1800 RPM produces greater rev thrust, the engine does not seem overloaded, same prop walk left, however, I'm able to get out of reverse sooner with steerage available.

I have not sailed with it yet....I'm happy with it overall so far.
#3
Thanks for the insight on a very recent Kiwi prop.  It definitely sounds like I'm going to be overpropped as well.  If your 15.5" @ 21 degrees still smokes at 2000 RPM then no doubt my 16" @ 21 degrees will result in an overloaded engine.  That's a definite vote to decrease pitch.

I'm going to go "one full turn" on the adjustment for a result of 18 degrees.  Does anyone think this could result in cavitation issues?  Is it possible to be under pitched?   :?
#4
Main Message Board / Re: Some Winter Storage Questions
September 30, 2011, 05:12:49 AM
Fred,

Leave the instruments up if you're not inclined to go up the mast.  I purchased my boat from the Lake Saint Claire, Michigan, area.  The boat had been on the hard, mast up, instruments attached, for 3 and half years, winter, spring, summer, and fall!  That windex and aerometer just spun away the whole time.  When we put the boat in this July for sea trail everything went right back to work.  The whole rig came down for transport to Florida, surveyor inspected the mast, rigging, and fittings.  They all passed with flying colors.

Leave it up, sleep well at night my friend.

Paulo
#5
Okay, I'm at the kitchen counter drinking Tequila...neat, with a 16" Kiwi Prop pitched at 21 degrees next to the computer.  I'm $1510 into this expedition (always talk $ up front, always please).

I've read all 3 dozen+ posts containing "Kiwi"...completely. The summery is: overall the Kiwi Prop was the best "marketed" prop on the forum, everyone approves of the prop (of course after spending 12-15 Bens for it, so do I, not even operating the boat, ever), 15.5-16" is too big, 20 or more degrees of pitch is too much, the engines (-25 or -35) smoke when attempting to develop the full RPMs recommended by Universal, tachs are not accurate, the engines overload in reverse, reverse pitch is unadjustable, it stops on a dime, reverse performance is great, no sane person claims greater than a 1 knot sailing performance advantage, no sane person claims greater than a 1 knot cruise performance advantage, it's affordable overall, it's cheap to fix a broken blade, it's easy to install, you have to maintain the 5 grease fittings, no shaft mods are required, and finally the Aussies/New Zealanders are very active sailors.

THE QUESTION: Do I drop the prop pitch to 19ish degrees (Mark II, M-35) while it is sitting on the counter here?  Prop goes on the boat the end of next week.  Who am I to judge Kiwi?  I gave them all the specs they wanted and they sent the 16" pitched at 21 degrees.  Prop number 11,406!!  Does Kiwi have it wired by now or not?
#6
Thanks for the great lead fella's...I decided to head down to a large marina in St Pete last weekend for a refresher docking & "how to anchor in FL" class.  Of course I was distracted by all the boat graphics available for critique.  I agree with Jim, the name must be readable at a distance and there are a good percentage of overly done fonts out there.  I've also found that the simple name is available on every corner sign shop and is price reasonable.  Of course I have to have graphics which automatically propels me to the $500 range (I love to talk prices!!!!).  Appreciate the application techniques.  Hopefully, I'll have a finished product for posting in the next 3 weeks. 
#7
Main Message Board / Re: A/C Suggestions
September 07, 2011, 06:18:45 AM
Fraternize is set for professional A/C install this weekend.  I've also opted for a duel system, 9K + 5.2K BTU R/C Mermaid units, independent water pumps, on independent 30A services.  Installation includes a second 30A service.  I'm paying $5,100 (I like to include $PRICES$ for honest and complete discussions, unlike all you doctors and Congressmen :wink:, I'm on a budget!!) Here's the link for Mermaid: http://www.mmair.com/marine_division

I'm meeting the installer on the boat for the first time Friday.  Having done a number of Catalina 34 Is & IIs...his vision is to put the 9K on the newly installed 30A service, under the V-berth ducted thru the starboard hanging locker to the main cabin, thus servicing the V-berth and the main cabin.  I have my doubts given the water tank/speed sensor/depth sensor already there so we'll see how that plays out.  The 5.2K unit would be wired to the OEM "house" 30A service and located in the rear port hanging locker ducted to the nav desk, head, and aft cabin.  Below water line THs x 2, above water line THs x 2 for discharge water.  For the time being condensation will flow to bilge from the 9K unit and shower sump from the 5.2K unit.  If this proves to be a large amount of water we'll tie the condensation to the discharge lines.

We've opted for less BTUs than the Jones' in the name of power consumption.  My goal is simple - knock down humidity while on the hook using a Honda 2000 genset, cabin temperature is an afterthought.  The wife and I like the house at 78, that's hot for most families, but hey, who needs clothes on a boat??


Fraternize's baptism to salt water is in October, temps will still be in the high 80s with respectable humidity, I'll follow up with a review of the Mermaid system.  Cheers!!
#8
OK, the company got back to me.  You can purchase them directly through Forespar for $139. 

Here is a link to the website.

http://www.forespar.com/products/boat-steering-arm.shtm

I'm sold  :thumb:
#9
Hello all, I'm new here, and a new C34 owner, love it!!  It's time to apply our boat's name, hailing port and graphics.  :clap Looking for leads from members who are happy with their boat name/graphics.  Please forward your supplier, recommendations and any advice you may have.  Thanks in advance for your time.  Love this community, Cheers! 
#10
Hello all I'm brand new here, love it!  You'll find I like to talk $$ up front.  I'm a veteran motorcycle forum member and it has always mystified me why folks are hesitant about talking $$.  Within the top 5 reasons for joining was to save $$.  With that.....

"How much is this thing?"

My hat is off to this guy, great product.  Still, I'm always skeptical when someone selling something is not up front with $$.  Keep these leads coming, love it here!
 
#11
Manufacturer's Custom Cradle for Catalina 34 MkII Shoal Draft.  Steel, non-folding, keel support, oversized pads, located in Harrison Township, MI.  Please contact me for further information/photos via email: brunerg5pilot@aol.com