The Catalina 30 Tall Rig, Deep keel (5’3” MOONDANCE is not your average Catalina 30. The Catalina 30 design is well Known and well venerated over the past 5 decades. It remains one of the most successful yacht designs EVER for many reasons. It is a well made, voluminous 30 ft sailboat that is just as suitable for exploring as it is for extended cruising. Simple in design, layout , and appointments, the Catalina 30 checks a lot of boxes for a lot of sailors.
The Catalina 30 Tall Rig is a version of the standard design that addressed the needs of the sailor desiring a more competitive boat. The mast is 2 ft. higher, the boom is longer and the mainsail is larger. The tall rig is faster, higher pointing and more responsive than the standard rig. The deeper keel is added stability, better tracking, and higher pointing.
- LOA: 29.92 ft
- Beam: 10.83 ft
- Draft: 5.25 ft
- Rigging Type: Masthead sloop
- Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder
- Displacement: 10200.78 lbs
- Ballast: 4200 lbs
- Ballast type: Lead
- Fuel tank capacity: 21 gallons
- Sail area/displacement ratio: 15.22
- Ballast/displacement ratio: 41.18
- Critical hull speed: 6.70 knots
- Engines (after mid-1980s): 3-cylinder Universal M-25 diesel engine
ADDITIONS:
- New toilet and ss sink and fixture
- Main salon-new Corian countertop
- New ss sink and fixture in galley
- Custom mahogany dining table
- All cushions i aft cabin, main salon,and Vberth re-covered in cream leather
- All interior bright work refinished
Exterior
- New Bimini
- cockpit cushions
- cockpit grate
- new Compass
Miscellaneous
Hull Awlgripped Navy Blue.