30.9' Cat Ketch Corp Herreshoff Cat Ketch 31

I have been the very satisfied sole owner of my 1984 documented Herreshoff Cat Ketch 31, NOMAD. If you are not familiar with this design, please FIRST read the excellent comprehensive review from Practical Sailor (search PS reviews under " herreshoff-cat-ketch-31 "). Although the review emphasizes the simplicity and excellent sailing qualities of the design, I would feature her fine sea-keeping ability and ease of single handing (no winches, main and mizzen sheets easily handled while seated at the tiller). And, she has a unique tabernacle system for the freestanding masts that can be operated at no cost by a single person dockside or at anchor. With masts folded,'air draft' is 12 ft. Her interior is the optional two cabin layout in tropical oak, Tabebuia rosea. (see interior photos and cabin layout plan)

Nomad, is seeking a new master who;
Wants to coastal cruise and gunkhole in comfort with their partner or family,
Values the elegance, simplicity, practicality and romance of a classic design,
Appreciates the wisdom that L. Francis Herreshoff imparts in The Complete Cruiser,

If the above describes you, Nomad would like you to contact her current owner to get acquainted.

CONSTRUCTION
Closed cell Airex foam core throughout.
Masts -'Box section' hollow mahogany, in custom aluminum plate tabernacles. With masts folded,'air draft' is 12 ft, 42' when stepped.

Interior Layout (aft to forward)

SALON
Starboard: quarter birth (storage under), settee/single birth (storage under, shelf/lockers above)
Port: Galley, settee/double birth (storage/holding tank under, pilot birth above)
Center: folding table w/3 central drawers

HEAD COMPARTMENT
Starboard: basin w/handheld shower(cabinets above & below)
Port: WC (hanging locker behind)
Below: teak grate w/shower sump under

Forward Cabin: V-birth (storage & water tank under)

Sail Inventory by Fowler Sails, Miami, FL
Main 242 sq ft
Mizzen 151 sq ft
Mizzen Staysl 248 sq ft
Riding Sail by Sailcraft

Dodger (new 2022), Cockpit Bimini top, Cabin sunshade/awning w/fittings for rainwater catchment.

Propulsion
Universal M-18 2 cylinder diesel, fresh water cooled w/2:1 reduction drive, 2 blade prop, 16 gallon fuel tank
Dahl Model100 Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Injectors serviced 2024

4 6V deep cycle batteries (set in 2 series pairs) new 2023
Solar panels; Seamans SM 55 w/ Sunsaver Regulator plus Solar Pulse industrial solar charging system

Instrumentation/navigation
Datamarine depth sounder
Furuno GP-30/35 GPS
Richie Bn202 bulkhead compass new 2022
Bracket to hold your iPad running iNavX charts
Standard Horizon GX2350Z VHF/loud hailer
Raymarine ST-1000 Plus Tiller Pilot
LED nav lights

Safety/Maintenance
Fireboy Auto Halon 1301 system
2 Kidde dry chemical fire extinguishers
2 12V automatic bilge pumps
Raritan K-1 diaphragm hand pump
Propane solenoid shutoff valve
Radar reflector
Life jackets & horseshoe buoy
Lifelines
Swim ladder steps built into rudder (as per L.F. Herreshoff in The Complete Cruiser)
12V Electric winch for mainmast tabernacle
Black and Decker Power Station battery pack
Winter storage/transport steel cradle

Ground tackle/dock lines
25 lb. 3 part Luke (Herreshoff) anchor w/6 chain 100ft nylon rode
35 lb 'yachtsman' storm anchor w/100ft nylon rode
15 lb CQR kedge anchor w/100ft nylon rode
Assorted dock lines and spare cordage

Domestic
50 gal. SS water tank
PAR 36970 pressure water system
10gal hot water tank w/engine heat exchanger
Force 10 gimbaled 2 burner propane stove with oven and broiler (2 10 lb gas tanks)
Frigoboat keel cooled fridge/freezer
Assorted cookware, cutlery, plates, etc.
Magma Marine Kettle Barbeque (rail mounted propane grill)
Raritan PH II Marine Head, 20gal bladder holding tank
Basin w/Ambassador135-0213-CWfaucet/shower head Shower sump drain pump (new 2022)
Cockpit shower
LED and fluorescent interior lights
Jensen KCD 9860 AM/FM Stereo-Radio/CD Player

CLC Custom Eastport sailing pram