Catalina 27 "Samos" JUST LISTED
$37,500
The Catalina 27 has long been celebrated as one of the most successful and enjoyable 27-footers ever built, and this 1987 model carries all the hallmarks that made the design a standout. With its proven blend of cruising comfort and lively performance, it remains a favourite among sailors who appreciate simplicity, reliability, and spirited handling. Catalina themselves described it as “a proven combination of successful cruising and racing design features, ” and this example continues to deliver exactly that.
Step below and you'll find a warm, practical interior finished in teak, with a folding bulkhead table, molded liners, and a layout that comfortably sleeps up to six. The starboard settee converts into a generous double berth, and the forward head features a molded shower pan, overhead hatch, and mirrored storage unit. The galley is arranged for easy meal preparation and quick access to the cockpit, equipped with a stainless steel sink, gimballed stove, and insulated icebox--“designed for efficient meal preparation and easy access to the cockpit, ” as the original brochure notes.
What truly elevates this Catalina 27 above others on the market is its near-new 20hp Beta diesel engine with only 110 hours--an exceptional upgrade that dramatically improves reliability, fuel efficiency, and peace of mind. Paired with Catalina's solid construction, external lead ballast, and self-bailing cockpit, this is a well-kept, thoughtfully improved yacht ready for carefree cruising.
Call Paul on 0418 385 866 or Matthew on 0437 876 775 to arrange an inspection TODAY!
| Reference | 16987432 |
|---|---|
| Name | Samos |
| Location | Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1987 |
| Designer | Frank Butler / Bob Finch |
| Builder | Catalina Yachts USA |
| Length | 26′ 10″ (8.18m) |
| Beam | 2.69m |
| Draft | 1.05m (shoal draft) |
| Displacement | 3.3 tonnes |
| Ballast | Fin keel with spade rudder |
| Hull material | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Deck material | GRP |
| Engine | 20hp Beta B20 diesel – INSTALLED NEW 2018 |
| Engine Make | Beta |
| Horsepower | 20hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | 110 |
| Fuel Consumption | 1-2 LPH |
| Propulsion | Shaft drive with 3-blade bronze with prop-speed |
| Fuel | 75 litres |
| Water | 120 litres |
| Galley | The galley is compact but impressively functional, offering excellent storage, a deep stainless sink with hot and cold pressure water, and a reliable two-burner metho stove with grill. With ample bench space and a large insulated icebox, it's a practical workspace for preparing meals at anchor or underway, perfectly suited to weekend cruising. |
| Refrigeration | Insulated icebox |
| Stove | 2-burner metho stove |
| Hot Water System | Hot water via engine and 240v |
| Accommodation | The Catalina 27 offers remarkable interior volume for her size, and this layout makes excellent use of it. A wide companionway brings plenty of light into the saloon, where opposing settees provide comfortable seating and the bulkhead-mounted table folds down for generous dining space. The starboard settee extends to form a double berth, complemented by a private V-berth forward and a roomy quarter berth aft, giving sleeping space for up to six. The enclosed bathroom, functional galley, and multiple opening hatches with insect screens create a bright, practical, and genuinely comfortable living space ideal for weekends aboard or extended coastal cruising. Headroom ~6 ft. |
| Cabins | 1 v-berth cabin forward |
| Berths | 6 berths |
| Shower | H&C in enclosed head |
| Toilet | Manual in enclosed head with holding tank. |
| Entertainment | CD stereo with speakers. |
| Covers | Dodger – material needs replacing Mainsail cover with lazyjacks Boom tent |
| Ground tackle | 6kg Delta anchor + 20m x 8mm chain + 60m warp |
| Safety gear | To MAST coastal cruising spec. 2 x liferings |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual and electric |
| Epirb | 406 EPIRB (exp 2027) |
| Fire Protection | 2 x fire extinguishers |
| Electrics | Two 12V batteries (deep cycle house + engine start) 240v shore power. |
| Electronics | Multi-function speed and depth GME VHF Raymarine 2000 autopilot Suunto compass |
| Sail inventory | Dacron mainsail in boom bag. Furling genoa. |
| Rigging | Aluminium mast and boom. All lines led back to cockpit |
| Deck gear | Tiller steering Lewmar self-tailing primaries 2 x Lewmar halyard winches (one self-tailing) Seat across stern |
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