Celtic Safari: 2002 - 2008: Catalina 30 "Celtic Myst"

Catalina 30 mk III

"Celtic Myst"
1996 Catalina 30 mk III
Owned 2002 (February) - 2008 (June)
Commissioned February 1997
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel
Sal Number 6382

Builder/Designer

Builder: Catalina Yachts
Designer: Frank Butler
Catalina 30 mk III Brochure

Background

After fourteen wonderful years with our 1987 Catalina 22 "Harmony", Laura was ready to move up if we were to continue cruising. Harmony was sold in July 2001, and I finished the racing season crewing aboard other boats. My search for the next boat was focused in the Pacific Northwest until a fellow sailor I meet when we were both members of Catalina 22 Fleet 20 in Portland, OR, showed up on my doorstep in January 2002 with the ad for a Catalina 30 mkIII in San Diego. A quick chat with the owners who lived in Golden Colorado made the boat sound too good to be true. Routinely professionally maintained and cleaned so the owners could fly into town and go sailing, the boat sounded great, so we made an offer contingent on a survey and a test sail. The boat passed the survey with flying colors, and we flew into San Diego for what turned out to be a wonderful sail on the bay. We had the boat trucked north and it was splashed into the Columbia River in February 2002.

We cruised, raced, and daysailed Celtic Myst for six years. Cruising extended as far east as Beacon Rock State Park, Washington, and as far west as Astoria, Oregon. The boat earned One-Design Champion status, showed its crew a great time in the 2005 Oregon SixPac race, and introduced a lot of new crew to racing in the Thursday Evening Race Series in the Cruising Class. Celtic Myst was also a regular host vessel for the Oregon Women's Sailing Association's Wednesday Night Sail where Dale volunteered. Night sailing on the Columbia River between the I-5 bridge and the I-205 bridge become a real favorite, especially for Laura.

Why did we sell the boat? Each boat is a season, and while we absolutely cherished our time with the Catalina 30 mk III, we also looked forward to experiencing powerboat cruising.

Builder's Description

The New Catalina 30 MARK III has been redefined by incorporating some of the best modern features of our popular C-270 and C-320 designs. The transom and cockpit areas reflect the most significant refinements. The new stern section is now dramatically wider at the deck and curves gracefully to form a very functional and spacious boarding platform. The already famous C-30 cockpit is now even more comfortable than ever with wider coamings for outboard seating and new observation seats built into the stern rail. Low maintenance materials have been used extensively to give you more time to enjoy your C-30. New stainless steel traveler supports improve visibility and reduce friction on halyards.

The Catalina 30 MARK III shares the underbody and rig of earlier Catalina 30's and is eligible to participate in Catalina one design events and Class Association activities.

Below deck, the layout that defined a modern classic has remained true to its heritage but has become even more comfortable and functional with the addition of several thoughtful improvements and subtle refinements.

The galley has been made even larger with the design of new custom countertop surfaces. With the larger counter space has come increases in size and number of cupboards and drawers. An all new dish and cup storage rack better organizes often used items.

The bright new head also makes use of custom counters and larger cabinets.

Varnished teak cabin surfaces are accented by polished brass light fixtures. Natural light has been increased through the addition of three fixed ports in the hull.

Dimensions

LOA: 29' 11"
LWL: 25' 0"
Beam: 10' 10"
Displacement: 10,200 lbs
Draft: 5' 3" (Fin Keel)
Ballast: 4200 lbs (Lead)

Engine

Engine: Universal
Engine HP: 23
Engine Model: M25XPA
Hours: 680 (5/2008)
Cruising Speed: 5.5 knots
Max Speed: 6.7 knots

Tankage

Fuel: 17 gallons
Water: 50 gallons
Holding: 15 gallons

Sails and Rigging

135% Furling Genoa, Dacron with U.V. Protection
Headsail Furling Gear (Schaefer 1000)
(2) Jib Halyards
Genoa Tracks, Port and Starboard
Genoa Blocks, Two on Adjustable Cars
Mainsail, Dacron with Reef, Full Battens, and Dutchman™ Flaking System
Mid Boom Mainsheet System
Traveler Control, with Adjuster System
Rigid Boom Vang (Garhauer)
Single Line Mainsail Reefing System
Internal Halyards, Low Stretch
Blocks & Traveler: Garhauer
All Lines Led Aft to Rope Clutches (Garhauer)
(2) Two-Speed Self Tailing Primary Winches (Lewmar)
(2) Self Tailing Halyard Winches (Lewmar)
(2)Winch Handles
Adjustable Backstay
Whisker Pole and Stanchion Mounts
Adjustable Track Mounted Whisker Pole Ring

Propulsion & Steering Controls

23 hp Universal Model 25 XP Diesel Engine with Fresh Water Cooling
Universal M-25XP Owners Manual
Universal M-25XP Service Manual
Universal M-25XP Parts Manual
0.35 to 0.5 GPH
Cockpit Control Panel
Racor Fuel Filter
Racor LG100 Fuel/Air Separator to prevent fuel spills from the tank's vent hose while refueling
Three Blade Propeller (13RH10)
Bilge Blower
Pedestal Wheel Steering with Wheel Brake (Edson)
Engine Throttle and Shifting on Pedestal
Compass on Pedestal
32" Destroyer Type Wheel (leather wrapped)
Stainless Steel Pedestal Guard

Spare Parts

2 Fram Oil Filters
2 Racor Secondary Fuel Filters
1 Kubota Primary Fuel Filter
Several Oil absorbent mats for filter changes
Several disposable diapers for filter changes
Drive Belt for Water Pump and Alternator
Jabsco Head Service Kit
Electric Fuel Pump Filter
Raw Water Pump Impeller and Gasket
2 Heat Exchanger Zincs
Autohelm ST50 Knotmeter Transducer Service Kit
Assorted Host Clamps

Topside

Walk Through Transom with Removable Helm Seat
Lewmar Fixed Ports in Hull, Qty 3
Lewmar Opening Portlights in Cabin, Qty 4
Lewmar Portlight Removable Screens
Solid Teak Hatch Boards
Stainless Steel Handrails on Cabin Top
Stern Boarding Ladder with Contour Treads
Lead Ballast Keel with Stainless Steel Bolts
Coaming Compartments Port & Starboard
Self Bailing Cockpit
One Piece Fiberglass Hull, White
One Piece Fiberglass Deck, White with Grey Two Tone
Molded-in Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
Midwatch Blue Sheer Stripes
Molded-in Non-Skid Surfaces
Lazarette Locker and Cockpit Seat Locker
Deck Anchor Locker Compartment
Anchor Roller on Bow
Double Rail Bow and Stern Pulpit with Observation Seats
Stanchions and Double Lifelines
Canvas Package with (1) Mainsail Cover, (1) Pedestal Cover, (4) Winch Covers, (3) Hatch Covers, (2) Line Organizers
Cockpit Cushions, Vinyl, White, with Grey Piping
Cockpit Dodger, Side Panels and Window Covers
Cockpit Bimini and Connector Panel to Dodger
Anchors and Rodes: (2) Danforth type each with 30’ of chain and 200’ of rode

Interior

Varnish Finish on Interior
Teak Bulkheads & Teak Interior Trim
Folding Forward Cabin Door
Translucent Bomar Ventilation Hatch in Main Cabin
Molded Headliner with Texture
Chart Table with Storage & Navigation Light
Cabin Windows with Shades
Translucent Bomar Hatch in V-Berth
Berths for Seven
L-shaped Settee with Table that folds against the Bulkhead
Pillow Type Cushions
Carpeting
Hanging Locker with Bureau

Galley

Aft Galley with Two Stainless Steel Sinks with Pressurization Hot and Cold Water
Dry goods storage both drawers and cabinets
Insulated Icebox
Refrigeration: Adler/Barber Cold Machine
Custom Molded Counter Tops
Two Burner Gimbaled Stove with Oven, L.P.G. with Auto Ignition (Seward)
Pump for Overboard Discharge of Icebox
Overhead Dish Storage