Trade-A-Boat — February 2018

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Catalina 387

Classic Catalina

IN THE MARKET FOR AN EXTREMELY CAPABLE CRUISING YACHT

BOASTING TWO DOUBLE CABINS? ENTER THE CATALINA 387

STORY KEVIN GREEN PHOTOS SUPPLIED

T

he Catalina 387

comes from a

well-established

stable of

dedicated

cruising yachts built in

Florida and imported in

numbers to Australia

from its launch in 2003.

The 387 has classic lines,

with plenty of bow rake

and topsides which belie a

voluminous interior while

not appearing overly high.

With the 387, designer Gerry

Douglas aimed to continue

the philosophy of building

low maintenance sailing

boats with fairly simple rigs

and comfortable interiors.

The interior is a particular

feature of the 387 as it has

two double cabins – one fore

and one aft.

At 39ft, the 387 is in the

ideal size range for serious

bluewater cruising where its

long waterline means good

daily mileages for those east

coast voyages. This 2004

example in Newcastle, NSW,

is off ered for sale by the

experienced Rod Mackay at

RA Mackay Yacht Brokerage,

fully kitted out for cruising

and has a shallow keel for

shoal waters; so ideal for

those Queensland tidal

regions and beyond.

DECK AND RIG

A deep cockpit with drains

is another cruising essential

and this is a feature of

FOR SALE

$175,000

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