
30 ft | 1983 | Catalina - 30 Tall Rig
Price: $17500.00 USD
Groton, CT US
This is a preliminary listing. More photos to come.
This 1983 Catalina 30 is a fantastic example of one of the most popular cruising sailboats ever built. Well-equipped and carefully maintained, she’s ready to sail with many recent upgrades and thoughtful touches that make her stand out from the fleet.
Powered by a reliable Universal M25 diesel engine with only ~700 hours, this vessel has received excellent mechanical care:
New exhaust riser (2020)
New fresh water coolant pump and thermostat (2024)
Rebuilt alternator and new belt (2024)
Oil and fuel filters changed annually
Comfort and functionality on deck include:
Brand new Sunbrella/Strataglass dodger and helm cover (2024)
Vinyl cockpit cushions
Self-tailing winches
Lifesling overboard rescue system
New dock lines (2025) and mainsheet (2025)
Sailing performance and rigging are strong:
Rolly Tasker 110% furling Genoa (under 4 years old)
Serviceable mainsail and a spinnaker with whisker pole
Mack Pack with lazy jacks
Furlex furler
Standing rigging inspected and in good condition with no known issues
Below deck, you’ll find a clean and cozy interior:
Newer Jabsco head (2021)
Cabin upholstery updated in the early 2000s
Two new LED cabin lights installed, with additional fixtures included
New battery charger (2024) and two recent marine-grade batteries
B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter for confident navigation
Additional gear includes a professionally applied bottom paint (2025) with long-lasting antifouling, a window resealing kit from Catalina Direct, and a solid bottom, fin keel, and rudder with no signs of the infamous "Catalina smile."
This Catalina 30 is turn-key and ready to sail. Whether you’re weekend cruising or planning extended trips, she offers a reliable platform with timeless design and modern upgrades.
Don't miss this well-cared-for classic—schedule a showing today!
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Specifications
- Number Of Engines: 1
- Make: Catalina
- Year: 1983
- Model: 30 Tall Rig
- Category: Sail
- Boat Class: Sail
- Beam Measure: 10.67 ft
- Total Engine Power Quantity: 25 hp
- Drive Type Code: Direct
- Number of Heads: 1
- Boat Hull Material Code: Fiberglass
- Nominal Length: 30 ft
- Length Overall: 30 ft
Engine(s)
- Engine Make: Universal
- Engine Model: M25
- Engine Fuel: diesel
- Engine Power: 25|horsepower
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Engine Year: 1983
- Engine Hours: 700