1976 Catalac 30' (9.14 m) 9 Meter

This Catalac 9 Meter is a molded FRP catamaran configured as a masthead sloop rigged, twin gasoline outboard powered sailing vessel of conventional design with raked stems and modified transom stern.

This description is from the 2021 survey report with some additions. The owner reports that the vessel was professionally prepped and recoated in 2000 with two layers of epoxy barrier coat. No osmotically induced blisters were detected or observed. No sign of impact damage, improper repairs or structural fatigue. The hull was found to be in good condition.

Molded, cored FRP deck cap and superstructure with integral nonskid surface on all weather decks. Stainless steel stanchions with woven safety netting and hand holds as required. Self bailing cockpit with adequate freeing ports and vinyl rub rail. Adequate mooring and sailing hardware. Molded trunk cabin fitted with good ventilation and access to interior spaces. Aluminum main mast tabernacle on deck over adequate vertical main bulkhead support. Internal stainless steel chain plates to adequate hull reinforcements. Molded, self bailing anchor locker. Transom hung rudders.

Main cabin with helm station port side and seating. Steps down to port hull to galley. Steps down starboard to berthing area, electrical lazarette and head. The interior was found to be well-maintained with adequate light, ventilation and access throughout.

Extruded, anodized mast and boom. Masthead sloop rig with inner stay and split backstay. 1 x 19 stainless steel standing rigging fitted with roller swage terminal ends to open body stainless steel turnbuckles and internal/external stainless steel chain plates with adequate reinforcements. The deck topping lift was found to be in good condition. Dacron running rigging in good condition. The mast is stepped on deck in a tag tabernacle assembly with adequate vertical supports.

The vessel is a bit cluttered as the owners had to travel back to Kansas unexpectedly. Plans for tidying her up have been put on hold.