30' Catalina Tall Rig

1984 Catalina 30 Tall Rig Spacious Coastal Cruiser

The Catalina 30 is legendary for offering the most interior volume and headroom (6' 3") of any 30-foot sailboat in its class. This specific model is the highly desirable Tall Rig edition with a Bowsprit. It provides an extra 60 sq. ft. of sail area for superior light-wind performance and reduced weather helm compared to the standard rig. Perfect as a roomy coastal cruiser, a competitive club racer, or an affordable liveaboard.

Key Specifications:

* Length Overall (LOA): 29' 11" (approx. 32' including bowsprit)

* Beam: 10' 10" (carried well aft for exceptional stability and room)

*Draft: 4' 5" (Fin Keel version for optimal upwind tracking)

*Displacement: 10,200 lbs

*Ballast: 4,200 lbs (lead)

*Rigging & Sailing Performance
Tall Rig Advantage: Taller mast (47' 11") maximizes canvas area to excel in light-to-medium air.

*Sail Handling: All control lines lead aft to the cockpit, making her easy to single-hand.

*Winches: Lewmar self-tailing winches for effortless line trimming.

Accommodations & Layout:

Main Salon: Wide-beam cabin with an L-shaped dinette to port and a single settee to starboard. The bulkhead-mounted dining table folds completely out of the way for an open, airy feel.
V-Berth: Private forward stateroom with a large opening overhead hatch, privacy door, and hanging locker.

Quarter Berth: used to add air condition and for storage located aft to port under the cockpit.

Galley: U-shaped offshore galley featuring a deep double stainless steel sink, large icebox, and a gimbaled stove area.

Head: Fully enclosed head compartment with a marine toilet, vanity, sink, and integrated shower with hot water and a sump.

Mechanical & Electrical:

Engine: Universal M25 inboard diesel engine (highly reliable, fuel-efficient, and easy to source parts for via Kubota).

Tankage: 21-gallon fuel tank and 43-gallon fresh water capacity.

Electrical System: 12V DC marine electrical panel with breakers and 110V shore power hookup, ProMariner heavy duty on board marine battery charger.

Sail Inventory: 150% Genoa on Roller Furling, Battened Mainsail with lazy jacks

Electronics: Depth Sounder, VHF Radio

Recent Upgrades: bottom paint 2023, new running rigging (sheets/halyards) 2023, Ultra Safety bilge pumpswitch, panel and wiring 2024, Sunbrella mainsail cover 2024, Sunbrella helm cover 2024, custom Sunbrella bimini with 1 inch stainless steel tubing 2024

Canvas package: Bimini, companionway Dodger, Mainsail cover in Sunbrella Pacific Blue