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47 Catalina 2003 Boat for Sale

Optimistic

ASKING PRICE: $265,000 Watch Price

Kittery, ME

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Optimistic Boat | 47' Catalina 2003

PRELIMINARY LISTING 

HULL & DECK:

  • White gelcoated hull, blue boot and cove stripe, black bottom.
  • Molded fiberglass hull with molded in stern swim platform for easy boarding.
  • S/S boarding ladder that is part of stern rail.
  • Plastic thru hull fittings.
  • Wing keel and lead ballast.
  • 2024 full cockpit enclosure - Dodger, navy blue, done by Back Channel Canvas.
  • 4 solar panels, 500w - mounted over enclosure.
  • Centerline Captain's helm chair.
  • S/S dinghy davits.
  • Two fiberglass seats at each quarter;.
  • 2023 double S/S wire lifelines; S/S stanchions with dual gates.
  • Double bow and stern rails.
  • Two 32" Edson pedestal steering wheels with elkhide covers, in cockpit with two compasses.
  • Sidepower bow thruster.
  • Centerline drop leaf cockpit table with varnished leaves; with multi Raymarine speed, wind and depth displays at forward end of table.
  • 6 large aluminum deck hatches and screens, and numerous aluminum opening portlights with some screens.
  • Molded balsa - cored deck with off white gelcoat non-skid deck surface.
  • S/S dual anchor rollers; 12V Maxwell 1200 windlass with remote control.
  • Slotted aluminum  toerails.
  • Transom hot and cold shower; washdown at stern with 50' hose and power washer.
  • S/S handrails on cabin top.
  • LPG propane locker with 2-6 lb tanks.


TANKAGE: 

Fuel: 84 gallons in two aluminum tanks (under aft berth).

Water: 200 gallons in five tanks.

Holding: 2 poly tanks, 35 gallons each, one forward and one aft with two 12V macerator pumps.

Hot Water Heater: 20 gallons, new 2024.


ENGINE & MECHANICAL: 

  • Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75 hp diesel, 4 cylinder, FWC, (Serial # E12183), with 951 hours as seen on hour meter 8/25.
  • Kanzaki transmission.
  • Single lever Morse throttle/shift controls.
  • 2 Racor fuel filters.
  • 1 3/8" S/S shaft with PYI dripless shaft seal.
  • Autoprop.
  • FireX automatic fire extinguisher.
  • Cruising speed: 7-8 knots @ 2650 RPM.
  • Maximum speed: 9 knots @ 3200 RPM.


ELECTRICAL: 

  • 12V DC & 110V AC electrical systems with AC-DC circuit breaker panels in insulated box.
  • 2017 Fisher-Panda 8kw generator in insulated box with 307 hours.
  • Three air conditioning and reverse cycle heat - 3 zones (5,000 BTU each).
  • Three new 2024 8D lead acid house batteries.
  • 2024 Group 27 engine start and bow thruster and separate Group 27 generator battery.
  • Combiner switch to combine batteries.
  • Charles 60 amp battery charger.
  • 30 amp 3-110V shore service with four 50' shore cords.
  • 12V bilge pump and one manual bilge pump.
  • All LED lights below and tricolor LED on mast.
  • Anchor light has solar and turns off in AM.


ACCOMMODATIONS: 

  • For 6-7 in a very attractive varnished cherry interior with teak and holly soles.
  • Starting forward is a full head with step-in separate shower and a Raritan Elegance W.C., with sink.
  • Next aft is a large double Pullman style berth with storage under and hanging lockers to starboard.
  • The main salon is next aft with a generous-sized dinette to port which converts to a large double berth with lockers and bookshelves outboard.
  • To starboard are two comfortable seats with table between which converts to one long single settee berth, with lockers outboard.
  • All salon cushions are an attractive dark blue ultra leather.
  • Next aft to starboard is a sit-down forward facing Nav station with electronics and all electrical panels.
  • To port is a U-shaped, spacious galley with double S/S sinks, hot and cold pressure water, an Adler Barbour top and front loading refrigerator-freezer, Princess LPG 3 burner stove and oven, Samsung microwave, numerous lockers and drawers.
  • Further aft to starboard is the owner's stateroom and head with separate shower and Elegance head and S/S sink.
  • The owner's stateroom is palatial with a queen-sized centerline berth with many storage lockers along port and starboard hull. There is also a vanity with mirror at forward end of stateroom.
  • Access to engine is under companionway stairs.


ELECTRONICS: ($50,000 SPENT ON NEW ELECTRONICS FROM NAVTRONICS, YORK, ME)

  • Raymarine autopilot with remote.
  • 2023 Raymarine Radar, GPS, Wind, Depth & Speed displays.
  • Raymarine multi display at Nav station.
  • 2023 VHF & Vesper AIS.
  • Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth Sirius XM,USB - Bose speakers in cockpit and below.
  • Two TV's with DVD players & Shakespeare antenna.
  • Classic nautical clock and barometer.


SAILS & RIGGING: 

  • Double spreader, masthead rig.
  • Mast height: 63' plus antenna.
  • Selden mainmast, stepped on deck, with in-mast furling North mainsail, new 2022; aluminum boom.
  • 135% genoa, approximately 2009.
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker, lightly used.
  • S/S standing rigging - new turnbuckles, rigging is original.
  • Two electric Harken 44 S.T. winches for halyards, mainsheet, inhaul, outhaul, etc.
  • Two Harken 66 S.T. winches for genoa sheets.
  • Schaefer roller furling for genoa.
  • Garhauer mainsheet traveler and boom vang.
  • All halyards led aft to cockpit.
  • Rope clutches either side of companionway.
  • Spinnaker pole.


EQUIPMENT: 

  • Manson 60 lb anchor with 200' chain.
  • 35 lb Fortress, 50' chain and 200' nylon rode.
  • Bosun's chair.
  • 11' West Marine 2008 inflatable with fiberglass hull.
  • 2017 9.9 hp Mercury 4 stroke outboard.
  • Lifesling and horseshoe life ring.
  • Magma BBQ grill.
  • Cockpit cushions.
  • Life jackets, fenders, docklines, horn.
  • Two brass gimballed 12V lamps.
  • Pots, pans, dishes, cutlery.
  • EXCLUSIONS: Personal effects, tools, binoculars, kayaks, etc.


COMMENTS: OPTIMISTIC is one of the very popular 47' Catalina 470 Sloops, of which 173 were built. These vessels offer what most families want - roller furling main and jib for ease of handling, with all halyards leading aft to the cockpit. This professionally maintained vessel has a 75 hp Yanmar diesel, an easy and inviting boarding area, solar panels to charge the batteries and to keep the refrigerator and freezer cold, dinghy davits for the 11' inflatable, a spacious and comfortable cockpit with table, and a palatial interior with three cabins and two heads. This owner purchased her in 2009 and has made numerous upgrades including all new electronics and full cockpit enclosure. OPTIMISTIC is ready for new owners to set sail now!

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gray & Gray Yachts.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Specifications
  • Beam: 14' 0''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 6' 0''
  • Displacement: 27,500 lb

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