1994 Catalina 270

This 1994 Catalina 270 is a sloop-rigged cruising sailboat with a wing keel and fin rudder. The fiberglass hull measures 27 feet in length with a 9.5-foot beam. Power comes from a Perkins 20 diesel inboard engine rated at 18 horsepower, equipped with fresh water cooling and approximately 682 hours of running time. The rig features a double spreader configuration with a mainsail fitted with a Dutchman flaking system and a 135% roller furling genoa.

The interior is arranged with a forward stateroom containing a large V-berth and storage, a spacious main salon with a U-shaped settee and dining table, and a private aft cabin to starboard with a double athwartships berth. The galley to port includes a two-burner gimbaled propane stove, ice chest, sink, and storage. A full head serves the accommodation with marine toilet, vanity, sink, and shower. Hot and cold pressure water is available from engine and dockside sources, with additional shower in the cockpit. The boat has six feet of headroom throughout.

Sailing equipment includes Edson wheel steering, Lewmar self-tailing primary winches, Schaefer roller furling headsail system, boom vang, and cabin-top mainsheet traveler with lines led aft through rope clutches. Navigation and safety electronics encompass a Standard Horizon VHF radio, Garmin GPS, Raymarine autopilot, Autohelm knotmeter and depthsounder, and a binnacle compass. Additional systems include dual batteries, shore power, VHF radio with microphone, and a Kenwood stereo with cabin and cockpit speakers.

The boat features a walk-through transom with fold-down swim ladder, stern perch seats, bimini top, teak cockpit table, and cockpit cushions. Screens are fitted to opening ports. Safety equipment includes Delta and Danforth anchors with chain and rode, dual bilge pumps, dock lines, and fenders. A custom winter cover is included.