For Sale: 1986 Catalina 27 Tall Rig
$12,000
After four fun summers sailing on Lake Michigan with me, it's time for Out 'n About to find her new owner! She is a 1986 Catalina 27 Tall Rig in great shape for her age, sailed exclusively in freshwater (out of Chicago and Michigan City). The Catalina 27 is a very popular entry-level daysailer or coastal cruiser.
Description: Well-maintained by current and previous owners. Perfect for coastal cruising on Lake Michigan for one or two (and perhaps a dog) or just used as a floating condo for easy lake access. The V-berth sleeps one or two comfortably. There is also a quarter berth, and the starboard settee converts to a third sleeping area. Interested parties should contact me (Diane) at 908-392-4474.
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Equipment list (non-comprehensive)
roller furling
pedestal steering
18 hp Universal diesel inboard engine
custom winter cover made by Ship Shape (Duluth, MN)
shore power
microwave and TV
spinnaker pole
various tools for boat maintenance and safety equipment (Life Sling)
sails: main, genoa, and spinnaker (not used during my time)
boom tent
various custom canvas including a stack pack mainsail cover
Maintenance: bottom paint and waxed each spring, annual oil & filter change, impeller last changed in 2023, winches last serviced in 2022, new cockpit speakers installed in 2022, re-wired the mast and added new masthead light and spreader boots in 2021, new traveler in 2020, bow and stern starboard side cleats rebedded in 2023, new headsail halyard in 2023.
Nice-to-have additions: Cabin comes with a mounted TV (with HDMI cable & flat antenna) and a microwave. There is a stereo system connected to cabin and cockpit speakers that runs off of DC for listening to tunes underway.
Known fixes needed: (1) One of the stern starboard stanchions has been a little loose since I bought it. I rebedded the cleat just aft of it but have not had time to work on the stanchion itself, so I recommend rebedding. (2) The boat came with a custom cradle and I had it transported from Chicago to Michigan City, but it appears it needs some fixing before it is able to be used (according to the boat yard - I haven't taken a close look). It is available at Trail Creek Marina.
