Catalina 445
Currency
Length
44' 5" - 13.54m
Vessel Location
Pittwater, NSW
Launch Year
2012
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
'Whimaway' is a 2012 Catalina 445 listed exclusively for sale with YOTI on Pittwater. This is a rare find, being a larger and later model Catalina in impressive condition with a very solid inventory. Clearly Catalina's offer a more traditional and solid cruising yacht when comparing to some European options. Think lead keel, shaft drive diesel, raked bow and reverse or sugar scoop stern, and even a swept back lead keel. This is a very comfortable and solid cruiser.
The cockpit is practical and familiar with the large electric genoa winches easily reached from the twin helms. The big folding cockpit table still offers clear passage when walking from the open transom to the companionway. The solid dodger was factory fitted and protects the cockpit in all-weather plus includes a link sheet to the custom stainless Bimini. The Bimini houses solar panels, and removable dinghy davits.
The interior is beautiful and practical - an elusive blend. The real and solid timber cabinetry combined with lots of natural light makes for a very inviting space. The large 'L' shaped galley includes separate fridge and freezer and proper deep sinks plus loads of intelligent storage options. The beautifully varnished saloon table lowers to make an additional double berth. There are three cabins with master forward including private ensuite. The starboard aft double berth is offset to maximize both cabin and bed space. The port aft cabin can either be used as a double, or storage space, plus there is an additional third bunk berth above.
Standing rigging was replaced in 2022.'Whimaway' was anti-fouled in July 2025. The in-mast furling main was new in 2020. There is a furling MPS (cruising spinnaker) with neat retractable snubber pole. There is a bow thruster (tunnel, not drop down). Instruments are extensive including auto-pilot, AIS, and two plotters.
'Whimaway' offers a very solid and comprehensively specified cruising platform. Equally, she is easy to sail. Contact Peter for further details and to arrange inspection on Pittwater.
Price
AU $343,000
Vessel Name
Whimaway
Boat Reference
Whimaway
Launch Year
2012
Length
44' 5" - 13.54m
Beam
4.13m
Draft
2.10m
Displacement
10,659kg
Keel / Ballast
Lead fin keel, swept back.
Vessel Location
Pittwater, Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Builder
Catalina Yachts, USA
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
Yanmar 4JH5E8, shaft drive. Last service August 2025.
Engine Under companionway stairs.
Twin wheel steering.
Engine Make
Yanmar
Horsepower
54Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1665 approx.
Propulsion
Feathering 3 bladed Hydralign prop.
Thrusters
Lewmar 5kW bow thruster (tunnel type, not drop down).
Fuel
Main tank 248L, second tank 74L, Total 320L. Range approx. 750nm.
Water
676L in 3 tanks (bow, port and starboard).
Dinghy
Inflatable.
Outboard
Johnson 4Hp, 2 stroke mounted on outboard bracket.
Covers
Hard Dodger (GRP and stainless steel) factory fitted, with clears. Custom rigid stainless steel bimini with 3 x 120 Watt solar panels, Including antenna for AIS GPS, AIS VHF and AM/FM and 400 watt Spreco Silent Wind generator and inflatable dingy davits w/ connecting shade panel. Fitted covers for cabin top Lewmar hatches. Wheel covers x 2.
Accommodation
3 cabins. Double island semi-berth forward with inner-spring mattress. Double aft cabin with offset berth (inner-spring mattress) to maximise space. Saloon table lowers for additional double with ultra leather insert. Ultraleather Upholstery in main cabin (excellent condition). Port aft cabin converts to double, or storage space plus additional third bunk berth above. Privacy Blinds on hatches and insect screens on Lewmar hatches. Fans in saloon and forward cabin.
Berths
8
Shower
3 x Hot & Cold (2 x Head / 1 x Transom mounted).
Toilet
2x Electric Toilets (Raritan) w/ 204 litre Holding Tanks - total.
Entertainment
Fusion (MS AV_700) Stereo, AM, FM, VHF, DVD player, CD with iPod, iphone Dock, with BOSE speakers in saloon and cockpit. SONY Bravia 22 inch TV with sources from free to air TV, Fusion DVD player and internet (iView, etc), chart table PC and repeater for current e95 display. TV antenna on top of the mast with signal amplifier. TV swing out mounting bracket and ties.
Galley
Double S/S sinks. Corian benchtops.
Galley Mate BBQ on aft rail. Aft storage locker for 2 x gas bottles.
Galley Mate BBQ on aft rail. Aft storage locker for 2 x gas bottles.
Refrigeration
Front Loading Stainless Steel 12v Refrigerator, Isotherm. Top loading, 12v Frigoboat, w/ with external temperature display.
Stove
3 Burner, gimballed, LPG Stove w/ Oven & Grill /w Corian cover to give more bench space. Microwave. Rangehood with lights and fan.
Hot Water
40L hot water tank and 240vac heater (Seaward products) plus engine heat exchanger.
Ground Tackle
Maxwell RC10 Electric Anchor Windlass w/ foot switch controls. Anchor windlass wireless remote control and chain counter (Auto-Anchor).
45kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 60m x 10mm Chain. Spare 35kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 10 m chain and 50m nylon rope. Anchor snubber hook and line. Twin bow rollers.
45kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 60m x 10mm Chain. Spare 35kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 10 m chain and 50m nylon rope. Anchor snubber hook and line. Twin bow rollers.
Safety Gear
4 x PDF-1 inflatable Life Jackets (may require checking)with harness. 2 x webbing jack stays, bow to cockpit. EPIRB with GPS (GME MT 406G), 2 x Fire Extinguishers (may require checking). Flares with waterproof flare container. Life Ring. Life Sling and MOB recovery equipment. Most Inshore Safety items (torches, buckets, sail number, horn, V sheet ). First Aid Kit (may require update). Emergency tiller. Sea Brake drogue. ECHOMAX Radar reflector.
Bilge Pumps
Bilge Pumps (electric auto and manual from cockpit) with high level bilge alarm.
Electrics
Batteries: 3 x 260 amp hour 8D AGM Batteries, (total 780 amp hours). 1 x 720 CCA AGM starter battery (2023). Automatic switching of charging source to batteries, BEP Marine 720-MDVS.
80 Amp alternator with MasterVolt Alpha Pro 3 stage regulator. Shore Power Multi-Stage Battery Charger - Solid Power 60amp. Shore power lead. Morningstar TriStar MPPT Solar Panel controller. Spreco wind generator controller. Engine instrument panel - tachometer, fuel tank 1, fuel tank 2, coolant temperature, oil pressure, alternator voltage, engine hours. Xantrex 1800 Watt 12Vdc to 240Vac inverter, handles Nespresso coffee machine, electric toaster, hairdryer, microwave oven with ease. Xantrex 12v Battery Management meter (LINK-PRO). Solar panels 360 Watts (3 x 120). Wind generator 400 Watts (Spreco Silent Wind). NavDeck Wash pump (Aqua Jet) and hose. 3 x 120 Watt solar panels mounted on bimini. PROFILE tank monitoring and display panel (for 2 x head holding tanks and 3 x water tanks). LED internal lighting. Nav lights.
80 Amp alternator with MasterVolt Alpha Pro 3 stage regulator. Shore Power Multi-Stage Battery Charger - Solid Power 60amp. Shore power lead. Morningstar TriStar MPPT Solar Panel controller. Spreco wind generator controller. Engine instrument panel - tachometer, fuel tank 1, fuel tank 2, coolant temperature, oil pressure, alternator voltage, engine hours. Xantrex 1800 Watt 12Vdc to 240Vac inverter, handles Nespresso coffee machine, electric toaster, hairdryer, microwave oven with ease. Xantrex 12v Battery Management meter (LINK-PRO). Solar panels 360 Watts (3 x 120). Wind generator 400 Watts (Spreco Silent Wind). NavDeck Wash pump (Aqua Jet) and hose. 3 x 120 Watt solar panels mounted on bimini. PROFILE tank monitoring and display panel (for 2 x head holding tanks and 3 x water tanks). LED internal lighting. Nav lights.
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine e95 GPS/Plotter MFD touch screen at nav table. Raymarine c95 GPS/Plotter MFD in cockpit (can use a Raymarine app on an iPad to view MFC data via WiFi from either MFC, remote control of MFD is also possible with iPad app). New charts Jan 2023.3 X Raymarine i70 displays in cockpit, displays are configured to show Wind or Speed or Depth or other etc as required. Two on port side helm station, one on stbd side next to p70 autopilot control. DST200 data transducer speed/depth/sea temp. Raymarine SPX Autopilot with p70 pilot control display in cockpit with electric linear actuator. ICOM AIS transponder (MA-500TR) with main GPS and antenna on bimini. Internet modem (4G) and 5G antenna on top of mast (range with Telstra up to 20nm offshore), WiFi onboard (active sim card is required). Paper charts covering majority of coast Twofold Bay to Lizard Island (not all current). Ritchie Compass in cockpit.
ICOM VHF transceiver (IC-M504A) with Command Mike remote in Cockpit, with mast mounted antenna.
ICOM VHF transceiver (IC-M504A) with Command Mike remote in Cockpit, with mast mounted antenna.
Sail Inventory
In-mast furling Main (2020), Evolution sails. Furling 135% Headsail, Doyle Sails. MPS with furler, Hood Sails two tone blue and Seldon bow sprit, furls from cockpit. Storm Sail, Hood Sails, orange. Furlex 300S.
Mast / Rigging
Selden alloy mast & boom. S/S rigging new November 2022. Selden Rodkicker vang.
Deck Gear
Selden Bow Sprit for MPS, removable. 2 x large Lewmar 65 Electric headsail sheet winches. 1 x Lewmar 46 Electric winch for mainsheet, main furler etc (stbd side) 1 x Lewmar 46 manual winch for traveller etc (port side). Life line opening gates port and starboard.
Remarks
Swim ladder (folding at stern). 2 x boat hooks. Fenders + fender step. Mooring lines. Factory supplied manuals and other documentation. Plastimo chronometer/tide clock (quartz) and barometer set, bulkhead mounted in saloon. Cockpit Cushions. Cockpit rope tail bags. Companionway wash boards (varnished) x 4 with safety lanyards, (plus temporary hatch for use during maintenance). Removeable dingy davits with blocks and tackle. Winch handles. Varnished timber flag pole for stern rail. Spare 3 blade fixed prop. Antifoul July 2025.
Disclaimer: YOTI offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Disclaimer: YOTI offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Yoti
Peter Mactier
Peter Mactier
Telephone
Address
The Quays Marina,
1856 Pittwater Road
Church Point NSW Australia
1856 Pittwater Road
Church Point NSW Australia
Website
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