1986 Catalina

Moondance is essentially being given away, as she has become surplus to the sailing school’s current needs.

She has just once again won her class in the 2026 Heineken Regatta, continuing a remarkable run on the Caribbean racing circuit where she has been Vessel of the Year nine consecutive years.

Her performance speaks for itself. She recently outran a brand-new Beneteau 45, dominating both the upwind leg to St. Barths and the downwind run to Anguilla.

Because she carries commercial registration, the vessel has been maintained to standards significantly higher than those typically required for a private pleasure yacht.

Lovingly maintained by her long-time professional maritime owner, Moondance has been a favourite training and racing platform for years. The sailing school is now moving to a larger vessel, creating a rare opportunity for someone to acquire a proven Caribbean performer at an exceptional price.

If you are looking for a fast, clean, and incredibly cost-effective yacht for Caribbean sailing, Moondance deserves your attention

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Moondance is a sloop-rigged monohull. A central helm station is located aft. The galley

is located on the port side amidships. The navigation station is located on the starboard

side amidships. There is a forward vee berth and two aft bunks. A single head is located

on the port side forward.

The Vessel

DETAILS OF THE VESSEL

Name of Vessel: Moondance

Year: 1986

Flag: Sint Maarten

Designer: Catalina Yachts

Registration # : 2232SX1986

Length Overall: 36’ 4”

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Beam Overall: 11’ 11”

Draft: 5’ 1”

Displacement : Est. 14,300 LBS

Use of Vessel: Commercial

HULL DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE:

Hull: FRP with a foam core..

Deck: F.R.P construction. The deck has Painted non skid

Cabin Top: F.R.P construction. The deck has Painted non skid

Topsides: Painted white Awlgrip with blue graphics

Underwater Sections: Painted with anti-fouling

Bulkheads: Plywood with teak veneer. Non-structural veneer damage was evident on

the starboard side of the saloon.

Hull to Deck Joint: The hull and deck are bonded together.

Hatches and Openings: There are various hatches and opens around the vessel There

are multiple Lewmar deck hatches on the coach roof and multiple Lewmar port holes on

the coach roof and on the stern of the vessel

Windows: 4x lexan windows on the sides of the coach roof.

Cabin Sole: Sectional removable plywood flooring.

Keel Attachment: A cast Iron keel which is bolted through the hull to an internal grid

structure .

Sea Cocks: The vessel has Bronze through hull fittings all the underwater ball valves

are made of Dezincification resistant brass

Through Holes: Brass through holes are fitted through out.

Plugs: The vessel has an assortment of wooden plugs

Notes: The seacocks all appear to be serviceable.

STEERING SYSTEM:

Rudder and Fittings: Single spade rudder

Main Steering Gear: Wire, chain, quadrant to single wheel mounted on pedestal

Rudder Shafts: SS rudder shafts.

Note: The steering appeared to working well The was limited visual access via the

removable panels under the cockpit area.

PROPULSION SYSTEM:

Main Engine Type and Make: 3-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine.

Model: 3YM30AE

Engine hours: 1075

Engine Mounts: All the engine mounts are brand new

Transmission: KH4A

Sound Proofing: The engine compartment is soundproofed, with sound proof access panels

Propeller: 3 blade bronze Feathering prop

Hoses: Rubber hoses, all double clamped when below the

waterline or are pressurized.

Fuel Lines: Rubber fuel lines are fitted through out.

Filtration System: A water strainer, and fuel filters are fitted.

The engine is in very good condition

with all new exhaust and water filtration and fuel filter systems

Exhaust System: Wet muffler with plastic water locks.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT:

Control Panel: A custom Dufour AC and Dc control panel is fitted.

DC System: 12 volt system.

Batteries: 2x6v house bank, 1x engine start, 1x windlass.

Battery Charger: True image charger

Inverter: Port Watt 1000 inverter fitted. Xantex 1750 watt inverter fitted.

Freedom Jazz 1500 watt inverter fitted

Alternators: Standard Yanmar alternator.

Shore Power: Yes

Stereo: Fusion MS RA-70 stereo with multiple marine speakers

Solar Panels: Trinia 330W (1) solar panels

Solar Controls: Victron Energy

Heater: Kuuma 10-gallon hot water heater

Notes:

All of the wiring in good condition throughout the entire vessel as well as

the solar panels. The solar panels and the Stainless-steel arch supporting them are new

Batteries will need replacing soon

TANKS FITTED:

Type of Fresh Water Tanks: Plastic 70 gallons divided in two tanks

Type of Fuel Tanks: 1 x Aluminum 30 gallons

HEADS:

 1 Jabsco one manual head.

Showers:

One interior shower with a shower drain and individual 12 volt pump out

MAST, RIGGING, SAILS AND DECK HARDWARE:

Mast(s): 1x aluminum section with 1x set of spreaders

Boom: 1x aluminum section.

Spreaders: Aluminum

Chain Plates: SS through bolted, in good condition

Boom Vang: Block and Tackle

Roller Furler: roller furler

Shroud and Stays: Stainless steel fore stay with a roller furler and a single backstay

The main cap and intermediate shrouds are 1x 19 with Stainless-

steel swaged fittings.

The rigging was new in 2018

Winches: The vessel has two primary Lewmar self-tailing winches

Two Lewmar self-tailing winches on the coach roof and two small

Lewmar winches for the spinnaker

Life Lines/Stanchions: The life lines and stanchions are all new and are in

good condition. The pulpit up front is also new

The push-pit and Solar panel arch are in good condition also

Made from Stainless steel

Running Rigging: The running rigging is in good condition and of adequate

size for the vessel

Bimini Tops: A stainless steel Bimini with a Sunbrella cover that forms part of the

Solar panel arch and is possible to remove it if needed.

Deck Cleats: Four aluminum deck cleats

Sails: The vessel has a new mainsail , the genoa is in good condition

and one brand new 125% genoa still in the bag. The spinnakers one in very good

condition the other is in moderate condition.

ANCHORING EQUIPMENT:

Anchors: 25 Lbs CQR anchor

Secondary Fortress Anchor FX-11

Chains: Accu galvanized 3/8” chain 200 feet

Rodes: unknown quantity for the second anchor

Electrical Windlass: Lofrans 12 V Windlass

Chain Locker: Molded locker forward.

Chain Rollers: Stainless Steel Bow Roller

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

EPIRB: 1 x ACR 406 MHZ EPIRB

Fire Extinguishers: Multiple fire extinguishers placed around the vessel all are in service

Bilge Pumps, The vessel is set up with electric bilge pumps in the lowest parts of the

vessel in the keel section with automatic and manual over ride.

Flares and Flare Gun: As per regulation

Life Ring with Light: Horse shoe no light

Life Jackets:

8 x SOLAS Adult type 2 life jackets

2 x SOLAS kids Life jackets

Medical Kit: Yes

Life Raft: 8 person Plastimo ocean in service

Running Lights: The lights are within regulation and in working

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRONICS FITTED:

VHF and AIS: Standard horizon with DSC

GPS Installation: Lighthouse 7” Raymarine chartplotter

Autopilot System: N/A

Wind Instruments: Raymarine

Magnetic Compass: Yes

Depth Sounder: Raymarine

Speed Log Unit: Raymarine

GALLEY APPLIANCES:

Stove/Oven Unit: Two burner force 10 with oven

Refrigeration: 1 Fridge 1 Freezer

Fresh Water System: 12-volt Shurflo pump in working order

PROPANE INSTALATION:

The propane bottles located in a designated gas locker with overboard drain and manual

shut off.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The vessel has forward and aft cabin they are in good order. The vessel is outfitted with

multiple cushions / mattresses in the cabins and various cushions in the salon and cockpit

bed

The vessel is fitted with LED and florescent lighting throughout all the cabins saloon and

The seating in the cockpit has removable Sunbrella covered cushions.

WORK DONE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS

Engine has just over 1300 hours new 2017

 New Jib in bag never used New main in bag never used

 Used Assymetrical 2017 hardly used

 New Bimini cover 2023

New cockpit cushions 2023

New windlass 2023 New

Stanton’s 2023 New pulpit 2022

New awlgrip topsides 2022

New deck non skid 2023

New fuel tank 2023

winches all serviced 2023

new running rigging 2023

Standing rigging 2018

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