Catalina 27
Currency
Length
26' 10" - 8.18m
Vessel Location
Australiawide Boat Sales. Manly QLD.
Launch Year
1984
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Purchased by the current owner back in 2018, he committed six years to fully restoring and upgrading the entire vessel. This included dismantling and rebuilding the engine, electrical rewiring, refurbishing and upgrading the spars, standing and running rigging, and.... We could go on but it might be easier to go to the youtube channel @Catalina27 to get the full picture of the extensive work done.
For those unfamiliar with the Catalina 27, the design was so popular that over 6,600 were produced in both Canada and the USA between 1971 and 1991.
On completion this USA built example was named renamed 'Epoxy Circus' given an antifoul and new sails, and in March 2025 set sail from California to sail solo across the Pacific via The Marquesas, Tahiti, and Fiji to Australia; effectively silencing the armchair critics and keyboard warriors who might doubt the Catalina 27's capabilities. Now berthed in Manly harbour in Qld, she is fully imported into Australia presenting in exceptional condition for her age and the riggours of her recent journey. She would suit anyone from the novice or experienced sailor looking for a more compact sailing experience, who want a ready-to-sail-away vessel.
Her justifiably proud owner is motivated to sell and will consider a realistic offer. Please contact Australiawide Boat Sales to arrange an inspection. Epoxy Circus is a rare example of what a superbly maintained vessel should look like and is very much a 'Broker Recommended Boat'.
For those unfamiliar with the Catalina 27, the design was so popular that over 6,600 were produced in both Canada and the USA between 1971 and 1991.
On completion this USA built example was named renamed 'Epoxy Circus' given an antifoul and new sails, and in March 2025 set sail from California to sail solo across the Pacific via The Marquesas, Tahiti, and Fiji to Australia; effectively silencing the armchair critics and keyboard warriors who might doubt the Catalina 27's capabilities. Now berthed in Manly harbour in Qld, she is fully imported into Australia presenting in exceptional condition for her age and the riggours of her recent journey. She would suit anyone from the novice or experienced sailor looking for a more compact sailing experience, who want a ready-to-sail-away vessel.
Her justifiably proud owner is motivated to sell and will consider a realistic offer. Please contact Australiawide Boat Sales to arrange an inspection. Epoxy Circus is a rare example of what a superbly maintained vessel should look like and is very much a 'Broker Recommended Boat'.
Price
AU $43,500 Negotiable
Vessel Name
Epoxy Circus
Boat Reference
MS2072
Launch Year
1984
Length
26' 10" - 8.18m
Beam
2.69m
Draft
1.22m
Displacement
3,107kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with 1.225kg of lead ballast
Vessel Location
Australiawide Boat Sales. Manly Qld.
Region
Queensland
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
CTYL5591M84H
Registration
GF9518VL
Rego Expiry
31/12/2025
Designer
Frank Butler & Robert Finch
Builder
Catalina Yachts. California USA
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
M18 three cylinder fresh water cooled shaft drive with three bladed fixed pitch prop.
Engine Make
Universal
Horsepower
14
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1,100 hrs
Fuel Consumption
0.7 litres per hr @ 5knots.
Fuel
88 litre aluminium tank
Water
88 litre Polypropylene tank & 100 litre bladder.
Covers
Dodger, bimini, link sheet and mainsail cover.
Accommodation
Featuring the 'traditional' interior, Quarter berth, galley and nav station opposite, two settees the starourd one canverting to a double berth. Enclosed head forward along with v berth and plenty of dry storage space, good natural lighting and ventilation.
Toilet
Jabsco electric toilet with 22 litre holding tank.
Galley
Compact L shaped galley with stainless steel sink, mixer tap,
Refrigeration
75 litre top loading, dual-zone, Kickass 12v portable fridge.
Stove
Hillerange 2 burner alcohol, gimbaled stove. Seperate "Kickass' 12v oven
Hot Water
22 litre
Ground Tackle
Rocna anchor on bow roller with 20m of chain and 70m of warp to a Lewmar electric windlass with Bluetooth remote.
Safety Gear
Meets all Queensland 'Partially Smooth Waters' safety compliance.
Bilge Pumps
Electric and manual.
Electrics
1 x 100Ah starter battery, 1 x 200Ah Lithium house battery, rotary isolation switch, solar panel, solar charge controller, all new electrical wiring throughout, all interior and navigation LED lighting.
Electronics / Navigation
BnG system includes: Chartplotter, DST 800 depth, speed and temperature, 9Axis heading sensor, T0 Ram autopilot and NAC controller. Back-up Autohelm 3000. Starlink internet hardware. Standard Horizon Quantum GX6000 VHF with AIS receive and NMEA 2000.
Sail Inventory
Semi battened mainsail, 135% furling genoa - both new Dec 2024.
Mast / Rigging
Deck stepped masthead rig with alloy spars. Stainless steel standing rigging, Dyneema (lowers) and adjustable split back stay. All standing rigging new Dec 2024.
Deck Gear
Wheel helm, Lewmar self tailing winches, cockpit table, 2 large cockpit lockers, lazzarette, titanium spinnacker pole, timber grab rails, fenders and mooring lines.
Presentation
Remarks
Last antifouled March 2025 (Pettit Vivid)
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Australiawide Boat Sales
Telephone
Address
453 Esplanade
Manly
Brisbane QLD Australia
Manly
Brisbane QLD Australia
Website
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