Catalina 28

The deck layout of the Catalina 28 clearly has the look of a bigger boat with its T-shaped cockpit, wheel steering, walk-through transom, and stern boarding platform. The side decks are fairly wide for a 28-footer, and rigging shrouds are inboard against the cabin house to allow easy passage. All sail halyards are led to winches on each side of the companionway, and the mainsheet traveler is mounted forward of the companionway to keep controls out of the cockpit.

Accommodations

The interior arrangement of the Catalina 28 has the look and feel of a larger boat and nearly all the standard accommodations of a 35-footer. The arrangement features a V-berth cabin forward, main salon with port and starboard settees, and centerline drop-leaf table. To the port side of the companionway there is a head with shower. There is also a navigation table with icebox below. To starboard is the galley with sink and two burner stove. Tucked beneath the cockpit is a spacious athwartships double berth. 

Mechanical

Power is provided by an 18 hp Universal Marine diesel engine in an engine box beneath the companionway. This provides an excellent horsepower-to-weight ratio for this size boat. Universal Marine engines have good service support and this unit in particular has been well tended, with much recent service as required to keep her in ready condition. Access is good for service and maintenance.

Key mechanical features include:

• Make: Universal
• Model: M3-20
• Type: Diesel
• Oberdorfer Water Pump, Sherwood back up Water Pump
• Fuel Tank: 19 gals
• Fuel Consumption: approx. 1⁄2 gals. per hr.
• Many recent service items

Sails & Rigging

The Catalina 28 is rigged as a masthead sloop with double spreader mast and fore and aft lower shrouds. Sailing performance is noted to be quite good, even in light wind. The inboard position of the shrouds allows for good sheeting angles and good windward performance. 

Features include:

• Roller Furling Jib
• (2) Lewmar #30 Self Tailing Winches
• (1) Lewmar #16 Self Tailing Winch
• (1) Lewmar #7 Winch
• (2) Bariant #10P Winches
• Dodger
• Lazy Jacks
• Whisker pole
• Autopilot

Substantial Recent Service:

The many recent service and improvement items include:

• Mermaid 9,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning / heat
• Newer faucets
• Newer shore power
• Newer fuel tank
• Newer lithium lighting
• Two 100 amp solar panels with charge controllers
• Newer batteries Dec. 2021
• Autohelm autopilot new control head and belt
• Stuffing box recently serviced
• Newer forward Bowmar hatch
• Newer Vacuflush head (2022)
• Newer battery charger (2022)
• Rebedded portlights & stanchions
• Newer water heater (2021)
• Newer starter (2021)
• Newer bottom paint (2021)
• Recent Isotherm refrigeration
• Newer Oberdorfer Water Pump
• Replaced engine control cables (throttle, shifter, fuel shut-off)
• Replaced fuel pump and fuel lines
• Replaced exhaust manifold and cooling lines
• Replaced raw water pump and thermostat
• Replaced starter and starter switch
• Installed high-water alarm and waterproof connectors
• Replaced propellor and cutlass bearing
• Replaced fuel injectors
• Replaced bow and stern navigation lights
• Replaced masthead anchor light
• Replaced steaming and foredeck lights
• Rebuilt alternator and replaced tachometer
• Serviced air conditioning
• Replaced chainplates
• Replaced back stay
• Replaced engine raw water and air conditioning strainers with bronze strainers
• Replaced sanitation hoses to black tank

Broker's Comments

The current owner has undertaken an unbelievable list of service items to keep Full Circle in top condition. You won't find another boat in this class, size & price range that presents as well as this boat. As you read through the list of recent upgrades and maintenance, you'll realize that this must be probably the best maintained boat in Florida.

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