I like these boats. We had one in our fleet until recently. I thought
is was a very nice, sea worthy boat. It sounds like a good price
from what you describe, but I don't know what they go for in your
area. We had a rigging failure, which brought down the mast. Not
the boat's fault at all. The insurance paid I believe $7500 less
deductible. I'd certainly rather have the diesel. We had the A4. I
don't recall the year of the boat, but it was something like that.

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"FamilySailor" wrote in message
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Okay sailors,

We are thinking about purchasing a 78 Catalina 27' Does anyone have an
opinion about this boat. I understand they are more of a small cruising
boat, but pretty fast too. I have not had the chance to survey the boat in
person yet. It is said to be ready to sail and has an 11 hp inboard
diesel.
I will call them tonight. It has an autopilot, all sails, roller furler,
dodger & bimini top, alcohol stove etc. and they are asking $4000. Any
Catalina specific questions I need to ask?

Happy Sails,
FamilySailor (John)

I have several Project sailboats at home and I have decided to get one I can
just untie and sail. I prefer sailing over rebuilding. If it is a project
boat, then I will keep looking. My wife really likes the Hunter 345, but not
the new sailboats. She likes the mid 80s model 345. I believe the Catalina
is a better built boat than the Hunter, but I have nothing to base that on;
just a gut feeling.....

Sea Yawl,
John