1981 Catalina 27

$3,000 US Motivated seller

The owner bought this boat in 1990

General condition and any additional information

THIS IS A PROJECT BOAT. You could put in the sweat equity to refurbish the boat and have a really nice boat, or you could part it out for more than the cost of the boat.

Used only in freshwater since purchase in 1990. Was put in lake in spring, taken out in fall. Last sailed circa 2009 because the lake dried up.
Interior damaged by snow meltwater left unattended for several years.
Rigging is complete. Sails have been stored out of the weather and are in good condition.
Inboard diesel engine *does* turn.
Trailer (included) was serviced in Fall 2023 - wheel bearings repacked, new tires.
Buyer must haul the boat from its location (on land) in Los Alamos, NM.

Standard features

Inboard Medalist Universal Motors Atomic Diesel model M-15.
Standard (not tall) rigging: main, jib, 150 genoa, and at least one spinnaker.
Deep keel.
Traditional interior.
Factory wheel steering.
Wilcox-Crittenden 1460-C Head-Mate Seaclos head.

Extra gear included

1984 Trail-Rite dual-axle trailer (weight capacity = 8598 lbs.) with Atwood hydraulic surge brake system.

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

Self-tacking jib.
Signet Scientific MK 151 System 1000 knotmeter/depthsounder/log.