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The Catalac 9 Metre is a spacious family cruising catamaran with accommodation for up to four in three separate cabins. This particular example benefits from twin inboard Beta Marine 13hp diesels on sail drives, which have been recently trialled, giving excellent manoeuvrability.
Good opportunity to acquire a classic catamaran, recently reduced to reflect some osmosis issues and the need for a little tidying and finishing off. Option of private mooring overlooking Oulton Broad on the Norfolk Broads (non residential) if required, Broads license valid until 31 March 2025.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation offers up to four berths in three separate cabins with 6' 4" headroom
Saloon with U Shaped Dinette and fold away table (originally designed to convert to a double berth). Steps leading down to port side, galley with Flavel Vanessa Neptune 2500, moulded sink and drainer and Proline 240V fridge. Single cabin forward with single berth, storage beneath, opposite and hanging locker forward, opening hatch to foredeck. Aft cabin with single berth to port side, shelf and storage opposite. Steps from saloon to starboard side with door aft leading to heads comprising Jabsco sea toilet to holding tank, moulded sink. Navigation area to starboard companionway with plentiful storage opposite. Double cabin forward with hatch to foredeck, storage locker forward, beneath and opposite. Door and large sliding hatch to wheelhouse with helm to port side. Self draining cockpit with seating and stowage below. Transom with lockers to both sides affording access to fuel tanks. Curtains. Flotex carpet to Saloon and all cabins.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Located in the aft cockpit lockers. Twin Beta Marine BZ482 13hp fresh water cooled diesel engines on sail drives. Electric start. Single lever Morse controls. Cruising speed 5 knots. Maximum speed 7 knots. New folding props fitted approx. 2019. Engines river trialed February 2024
Alternator charging to 2 x 12 volt batteries (replaced Jan 2024)
Victron Blue Smart Battery charger
2 x Sterling Battery chargers
Sterling Power Management Panel
12v switch panels
EQUIPMENT
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Silva 1000 Steering compass
Autohelm ST3000 Wheel pilot
NASA Clipper log
Incastec Supermaxi Depth sounder
Radar reflector
Note: Instruments may need attention
SAILS, SPARS AND RIGGING
Tabernacle stepped anodised aluminium mast mounted and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging, Rotostay headsail furling system. 'A' Frame mast lowering gear.
Mainsail Genoa and Spinnaker plus 2 additional sails inc 1 x heavy duty furling genoa
DECK EQUIPMENT
Lofrans Cayman electric anchor winch
Manson Supreme (SHHP) anchor with chain and warp
Danforth Anchor
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit with hardwood handrails
Stainless steel stanchions and guard rails
Stainless steel granny bars
Various warps and fenders
2 x Harken 40 2 speed winches
2 x Gibb winches
2 x Mast winches
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
2 x Manual bilge pumps
Fire extinguisher (expiry date unknown)
Fire blanket
Horseshoe Lifebuoy
CONSTRUCTION
Built in 1980 by Tom Lack Catamarans Ltd to a design by John Winterbotham/John Lack. White GRP hulls and grey superstructure. Wheel steering to transom and skeg mounted twin rudders. Large aft self draining cockpit. Self draining anchor and gas lockers. 2 x Self draining fender/warp lockers. Osmotic blistering over both hull's underwater sections (photo available on request)
COMMENTS
The Catalac 9 Metre is a spacious family cruising catamaran with accommodation for up to six in three separate cabins and the saloon. This particular example benefits from twin inboard Beta Marine 13hp diesels on sail drives, which have been recently trialled, giving excellent manoeuvrability. Good opportunity to acquire a classic catamaran, recently reduced to reflect some osmosis issues and the need for a little tidying and finishing off. Viewing strictly by appointment through Howard Ford Marine Sales.