1985 Herreshoff / Cat Ketch Cat Ketch 31
$38,900
St. Petersburg, FL, US
“Freedom”
Overview
The boat has a long waterline (28') and gains additional sailing length from a rudder that protrudes nearly a foot aft of the transom. This particular Herreshoff Cat Ketch 31 has a custom rudder fitted with ladder-step capability for emergency reboarding. After purchasing this great sailboat, the owner made many improvements to this boat including re-fiberglassing the keel, and rebuilding the skeg. The owner also re-cored and re-fiberglassed all through hulls as well as added backing plates to the stanchions for added strength.
Single 20HP 2-cylinder, Model 2.6OF Nanni Diesel with 140 hrs since rebuild. Sleeps 4 in a forward V-berth stateroom and Main Salon settees. The electronics include a GPS, autohelm, wind indicator, and depth sounder.
This is a beautiful cruising sailboat with beautiful refinished teak and holly sole and teak interior. The owner has made numerous upgrades to the boat since purchasing less than 2 years ago, including new sailing dinghy and electric outboard, new hand held GPS, new bottom paint (2010). The brightwork has been professionally refinished; and this boat is in excellent condition, ready for the next owner to enjoy! The owner welcomes offers! You will not be disappointed when you take a look at this new entry to the market!
Specifications
Dimensions
Vessel Details
Performance
Builder & Registry
Engine
Nanni Diesel 2.6OF-2 cylinder
Features & Details
Details 1
LWL: 27'11.5"
Ballast: 3350
Displacement: 7560
Details 2
Total Power: 20
Details 3
Fuel: 20
Fresh Water: 75
Holding: 35
Details 4
As you enter the main cabin, you will notice the beautiful teak and holly flooring as well as the beautiful teak interior. The galley is to port and the Navigation Station is to Starboard. The Navigation Station has a comfortable cushioned seat with storage. The Main Salon is very spacious with 6'2" headroom and a settee to port and starboard. The settees can be used to sleep extra guests when needed. There is a custom fold-away table just forward of the galley for dining.
Moving forward of the Main Salon is the Master Stateroom with a privacy door. The split head compartments are located just inside the privacy door. The sink & cabinet is to starboard; the manual head with holding tank is to port. The V-Berth is all the way forward.
There is ample storage space in this sailboat including(2) large hanging lockers and an abundance of drawer space, as well as storage under both settees. There is great ventilation and light which is gained through (8)stainless steel opening portholes and hatches.
- Manual Marine toilet w/holding tank
- Air Conditioner
- NEWLY REFINISHED Teak & Holly Sole
Details 5
The Galley is to Port as you enter the main cabin. The custom fold-away dining table is just forward of the Galley.
- Hillerange (2)burner LPG stove/oven
- AC/DC Refrigerator
- Single SS Sink
Details 6
- Ritchie Compass
- Datamarine wind, speed & direction indicator
- Clock
- Datamarine Depth indicator
- Garmin GPS65
- NEW Garmin 478 Hand Held w/custom bracket on helm pedestal
- Robertson AP300X autopilot
- Horizon VHF
- Sony Marine 6-disc CD/AM/FM Cassette
Details 7
- BT3000 COM system Battery Manager
- Battery Charger
- 30amp shore power cord
- (2)4D Batteries
Details 8
Nanni Diesel, 20HP,2-cylinder, Model 2.6OF, with approximately 140 hrs since rebuild.
- Stainless Steel steering wheel
Details 9
- Maxwell windlass w/foot pedal at bow pulpit
- Bruce Anchor w/chain & rope
- Danforth Anchor w/chain & rope
- Bimini over Cockpit
- Full Isinglass enclosure and dodger for the cockpit
- (2)Cushioned seats for the cockpit
- Cushioned seat for the helm
- SS Dinghy davit off the stern
- NEW Trinka Sailing Dinghy w/electric outboard motor and oars
- NEW Bottom Paint (2010)
- Brightwork has been professionally refinished
Details 10
This Cat Ketch was designed by Halsey Herreshoff and was built to very high standards by the Cat Ketch Corporation of Miami, Florida. The design offers a large, open interior with traditional lines above the water. The rigging includes a split sail plan to reduce sail loads and allows for quick reefing to 30% of full sail area. The spars are fiberglass/carbon fiber with Airex stepped to the keel. This handsome sailboat is simple to sail and the sails can be winged out square to the wind on a downwind run.
The boat has a long waterline (28') and gains additional sailing length from a rudder that protrudes nearly a foot aft of the transom. This particular Herreshoff Cat Ketch 31 has a custom rudder fitted with ladder-step capability for emergency reboarding. After purchasing this great sailboat, the owner made many improvements to this boat including re-fiberglassing the keel, and rebuilding the skeg. The owner also re-cored and re-fiberglassed all through hulls as well as added backing plates to the stanchions for added strength.
- 466 sf sailing area
- 1/2 Wishbone booms
- Sailcovers
- Mainsail
- Mizzen
Details 11
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.