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1997 Catalina 400

Alameda, California

$110,000

The Catalina 400 made her debut in 1995 and continued to build 354 over the next 17 years.  Offering a super wide cockpit and twin helm layout.  Below decks this extra beam allows for a very comfortable master stateroom aft with a queen centerline berth and full head. Forward a full V berth , hanging locker storage and full head.  Spacious galley and large dinette.  

"True North" carries a full batten main, furling jib and Asy Spinnaker.   Not seen often, you will find 2 Lewmar ELECTRIC Primary winches !  To make life and sailing easier and fun !! Powered by a Westerbeke 42 with approx 1713 hrs.  New Radar & Simrad Chartplotter.   B&G Autopilot, Knot-Depth-Wind keeps the Capt happy.     

Disclaimer

Listed by Cruising Yachts - Alameda

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH CRUISING YACHTS - ALAMEDA 510-710-6822 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY NAVY POINT MARINE INC.. Navy Point Marine Inc. is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: True North
Make: Catalina
Model: 400
Year: 1997
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: CTYD0094K697
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Length Overall: 40'6 ft / 12.34 m
Waterline Length: 34'10 ft / 10.62 m
Beam: 13'6 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft: 6'9 ft / 2.06 m
Displacement: 18,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 58 ft / 17.68 m
Cabin Headroom: 6'11 ft / 2.11 m
Ballast: 7,200 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Westerbeke
  • Model: 42B
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 42hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Folding
  • Engine Hours: 1713

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 36 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 98 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 36 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Stock Number: 501
Boat Class: Cruisers, Sloop

Accommodations

The Catalina 400 is unique in the Catalina line in that it has a spacious aft, center line stateroom.   there is easy access to the queen size berth from either port or starboard side , hanging lockers on both sides and additional storage area.  A large aft head with dual access from the master stateroom or from the salon.  To starboard of the companionway is a large U shaped galley.  Moving forward a large dinette area to starboard midship.  Adjacent to port is a full Nav Station and long settee.   Forward is a large V berth and full head.

  • Light and airy with opening hatches and ports 
  • Teak and Holly interior 
  • Teak and Holly sole
  • 6'11"  head room 
  • Emerson TV (mounted on fwd bulkhead)
  • Clock / Barometer 
  • 2024 - Dual MXD44  stereo w/ speakers inside and cockpit (new)
  • 2024 - 2 new heads 
Galley

"True North" is noted for her large sea going U shaped galley just starboard of companionway.  A very secure feeling working underway or on the hook.  Ample counter space and storage.

  • Top and front loading refrigeration
  • Deep double SS sink
  • Pressure Hot / Cold water
  • 3 burner gimbaled LPG stove and oven
  • Built in Microwave
  • Corian-like counter tops
Engine and Electrical

Westerbeke 42 B   4CYL   FWC

  • Approx 1713 engine hrs
  • 1 1/4  SS shaft
  • 3 blade Auto prop - folding
  • 2022 New throttle and gear shaft cable
  • 2024 Rebuilt alternator
  • 12/2023   Self serviced - fluids and filter

 

  • 2020  AGM 4G House battery  
  • 2024 Gp 28 AGM Starter battery
  • 2023 Xantrex Charger / Inverter
  • 50' 30amp shore power cord
Electronics

Nav station sits port of companionway with a swing out chair.   Desk for storage and space for future electronics.

  • 2024 Simrad G09 XSE multifunction display  Radar / Chartplotter
  • Garmin 210 GPS @ Nav
  • B&G Autopilot
  • B&G Wind- Depth - Knot 
  • ICOM M126 VHF radio
  • 2024 Dual MXD44 Digital Media Receiver Stereo and speakers
  • (2) Ritchie 5" compass at helm 
  • 2023 LED Nav lights on bow and stern pulpits 
Sails & Rigging
  • Double spreader inline sloop rig
  • Keel stepped mast
  • Rigid Boom Vang
  • Lines led aft to rope clutches
  • Garhauer Traveler
  • Adjustable jib sheet cars
  • (1) Lewmar #48 ST cabin top winch - starboard
  • (1) Lewmar # 40 ST cabin top winch - port
  • (2) Lewmar #58 ST ELECTRIC PRIMARIES
  • 2007 Full batten main with dutchman flaking system 
  • 2021 Doyle 105% furling jib
  • Asy Spinnaker w/ sock  (lightly used)
Hull and Deck
  • Fiberglass white hull with blue boot stripes
  • Fin keel   6'9"   LEAD
  • Sage hung rudder
  • Deck to hull has an inward flange with a rub rail
  • Deck is fiberglass with molded non-skid
  • Low profile cabin trunk with SS hand rails for safety 
  • Double high SS bow and stern pulpit
  • Double high life lines - new in 2024 with boarding gates port and starboard
  • Inboard shrouds for easy access fore and aft
  • Wide weather deck
  • Deep anchor locker
  • Double  bow roller
  • Maxwell 800 Electric Windless
  • Bruce anchor with approx 50'Chain / 200' rode
  • Stern anchor - Danforth w/ 50'chain / 200' rode 
  • (8) Lewmar deck hatches 
  • (8) Lewmar opening ports
  • (2) fixed ports

The cockpit space is one of the most important space aboard.  It is where you spend a great deal of time, whether it is sailing, relaxing or enjoying a nice evening meal aboard.  the Catalina 400 design does a great job of providing a spacious and functional area, especially with the yachts beam carried so far aft.  the twin wheel configuration allows for easy passage to the transom.  All rigging leads aft and the ELECTRIC primaries are easily reachable from each helm, making single-handing a breeze.

  • Large U- shaped cockpit seating with 5'8" seats
  • Large centerline table with drop down leaves
  • Dodger

Bottom painted 2020 at Grand -  2 coats Micron 66

2024 Fresh waxed and detailed hull and top deck 

Disclaimer

The Company 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.

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