“Breezin” is a well-maintained, actively sailed 1985 Catalina 30 Tall Rig, one of the most popular and proven 30-ft cruising sailboats ever built. Comfortable layout, reliable systems, and well suited for Chesapeake Bay cruising.
Priced below recent survey to give the next owner flexibility to address optional survey recommendations on their timeline.
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Highlights
• Universal M25 Diesel – 3,757 hours (starts easily, runs well)
• Slip paid at Whitehall Marina through 3/31/2026 with easy Chesapeake access
• Maryland registration through December 2025
• New spinnaker sail (2024)
• Bottom painted Spring 2025
• Standing rigging serviceable (rod & wire)
• AC wiring upgraded in 2021; GFCI outlets installed
• New Ritchie compass (2021); electronics updated circa 2020
• Autopilot included (currently stored inside)
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Recent Survey Notes – June 2025
• Minor elevated deck moisture in a few areas; fittings rebedded — monitor only
• Cutlass bearing due at next haul-out
• Rudder shows delamination in a 4” extension; remains structurally sound and rigid
• No high-water bilge alarm (recommendation only)
Full survey available to serious buyers.
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Engine & Mechanical
• Universal M25 diesel – 18 hp
• New exhaust piping and zincs (2024)
• Shaft stuffing box serviced (2022)
• New engine hoses installed (2023), properly double-clamped
• Hurth transmission, 2.05:1 ratio
• 1” stainless prop shaft with folding propeller
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Interior
• Teak & Formica interior in good condition
• V-berth forward, large salon, quarterberth aft
• Manual Groco head with 20-gal holding tank
• Standard wet head
• Pressurized freshwater system (43 gal)
• New smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (2025)
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Rigging & Sails
• Aluminum mast & boom in good condition
• Lewmar winches
• Mainsail serviceable
• Roller-furling jib serviceable
• New spinnaker (2024) with spinnaker pole included
• Running rigging serviceable
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Electronics
• Garmin depth finder with speed and temperature
• VHF radio (older but functional)
• Shore power 30A
• Updated wiring (2021)
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Additional Features
• Bimini
• Outdoor propane grill
• Radio/CD player with cabin and cockpit speakers
• Wall-mounted TV
• Custom swim platform with ladder
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Ground Tackle
• Plow and Danforth anchors
• Independent rodes with chain (approx. 150’)
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Asking Price
$14,900 — priced below recent survey for a straightforward sale.
Serious inquiries only. Boat is in the water and available for showing.
