Description
Condition: Used – good
Location: Colony Wharf, Bellingham (Currently on Dry Dock)
Price: $14,000 – Open to Offers
Classic cruiser with major upgrades, strong diesel engine, and great bones. This Catalina 30 is a proven coastal cruiser and liveaboard platform. She’s currently on dry dock at Colony Wharf ($275/month – prepaid through April; buyer assumes remaining commitment).
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🔧 ENGINE & MECHANICAL
• Universal 25 diesel – 1,438 hours – well maintained
• 18-gallon fuel tank
• 2 NEW Lifeline house batteries
• ProSport HD20 Plus marine battery charger
• New 6-gallon Seaward water heater
• Sig Marine propane heater
• Airhead composting toilet
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📡 ELECTRONICS
• Garmin GPSMAP 700 series
• 2 fixed VHF radios
• 1 floating handheld VHF 160
• CPT Autopilot system (currently inoperable – included)
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⛵ SAILS & RIGGING
• Full-batten mainsail (2009)
• 130% furling Genoa (2009)
• Good standing rigging
• Running rigging older
• Lifelines need replacement
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🛋 INTERIOR
• Beautiful teak interior
• Near-new salon seating (valued at ~$7,000)
• Comfortable, clean layout
• Solid liveaboard potential
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🏗 HULL & DESIGN
• Rounded hull with raked stem & anchor roller
• External lead fin keel
• Inboard spade rudder
• Transom stern with anchor roller
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🛠 KNOWN ITEMS (Reflected in Price)
• Minor leaks in 3 windows (need repacking)
• Minor leak in quarter berth
• Main & jib need minor repairs
• Stern railing weld repair needed at one fitting.
• Additional minor items noted in 2024 survey (available to serious buyers)
. Needs new application of bottom paint.
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This is a solid Catalina 30 with major value in upgrades alone. With some minor maintenance and cosmetic work, she’ll be an excellent cruiser. The Universal 25 runs strong and the interior shows very well.
Serious inquiries only. Happy to share more photos, survey details, and additional equipment list.
$14,000 OBO.
Specifications
Year1986
MakeCatalina 30
ModelCatalina 30
TypePowerboat
ConditionGood
Length29.9 ft
Engine
Engine TypeINBOARD
Engine MakeUniversal
Engine ModelUniversal M25
Engine Hours1,500
Fuel TypeGASOLINE
$11,500
1986 Catalina 30 – $14,000 OBO – Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA
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