The bottom was painted more than 5 years ago but has been meticulously cleaned monthly by one of San Diegio's most sought-after bottom cleaning companies. She is ready for a bottom paint.
An exceptionally well restored and elegantly upgraded (Tall Rig) example of one of Catalina Yacht’s most beloved models, Cannoli Mia shows not just pride of ownership but a meticulous degree of enhanced workmanship to make her the most comfortable and unique boat of her class. One look at this impressive diminutive yacht and it becomes clear why the Catalina 30 was the most successful production boat in sailboat history.
With her long list of upgrades and elegant Bellafiore & Sons, Limited Edition custom appointments, from handcrafted tables to her oversized winches and rigging, this small yacht (or maybe not so small when you take into consideration her nearly 11 foot beam and 6+ feet of standing headroom below) must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Currently in beautiful San Diego, CA where slips are available.
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The bottom was painted more than 5 years ago but has been meticulously cleaned monthly by one of San Diegio's most sought-after bottom cleaning companies. She is ready for a bottom paint.
Cannoli Mia was hauled for an inspection in March and aside from the Catalina Smile, common to nearly all MkI C30s and which has not changed in appearance in the past 3 haulouts, the bottom was found to be very good condition.It's worth noting that other production sailboats of this era also had "smiles" and that extensive research has shown no evidence of any C30 MkI's losing its keel due to this separation at the keel to hull joint.
In the reasonably warm waters of Southern California, bottom paint lasts about 5 years. Since there is a smile, and people, particularly new boat owners, are often misled by well-meaning but usually ignorant armchair sailors or those who've never owned a C30 MkI, and/or read often negative and misinformed online opinions on the subject, it is sensible for the new owners to be able to see the extent of the smile for themselves when they haulout to paint the bottom. Plus, thew will also then enjoy the entire 5 years of relatively maintenance-free (other than monthly cleanings) bottom paint.
Typically, most boatyards charge $10 to $20 per foot to haul and block the boat (i.e. put the boat on stands so that the bottom can be painted) and then "splash" the boat upon the completed repairs. A recent (March 2022) estimate from one of the more well-regarded San Diego boatyards quoted $10 per foot for a haulout and splash. The cost of the bottom painting (if you pay the yard to do it) and a cosmetic Catalina Smile "fix", replace the rudder bushings (another standard maintenance item) as well as a crusty sink drain thru-hull fitting, was about $3K.
Yes.A first and last month's payment plus a gate key deposit is required along with an approved application. The current rate is $15 per foot (and is subject to change.)
Not at its current slip but there are other marinas in San Diego where you may be able to find a "liveaboard" slip. She is a very comfortable liveaboard given her wealth of upgrades.
Yes.In March, 2022, three surveys (mechanical, rigging, and engine) were conducted and, while the current boat owner does not own those, they are available from the person who commisioned them. The cost to purchase these would be well less than conducting new surveys. NOTE: The boat's current owner corrected all of the salient recommendations suggeted by these three separate surveyors.
Yes. The boat can be lifted onto a specialized trailer (not included or available in the sale) and transported to another city/state. The mast would be "decommissioned" (i.e. lifted off of the boat via a boatyard's crane) and prepped for transport. Once at her new port, the process would be reversed: mast re-commissioned (replaced onto the deck), rigging reconnected and tuned, and then lifted back into the water.