Catalac 8M Information Page |
8 meter: Sold as Catalac 8M or Catalac 27 |
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| This good looking 8M is owned by Jim McKeever | |
| Production started 1975: 216 manufactured; 41 located Americas | |
| Design Intent | Coastal Cruiser (some have made ocean crossings) Perfect weekend or short vacation boat. |
| Current Price Range USD: | $25,000 to $45,000 (depending on condition & aux engine options) |
| Length Overall: | 27 feet (8.2 meters) |
| LWL: | 25' 4" |
| Beam: | 13'8" |
| Headroom | 6'5" (hulls) |
| Draft: | 2'4" |
| Weight: | 6,000 lbs dry |
| Mast height: | 39' |
| Sail Area: | (main , with two rows of slab reefing; with Jib 348 sq ft.(jib is auto Furling) |
| Aux Power Options: | Single outboard: various manufacturers or 2 Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engines |
| Steering: | Manual steering, cable and rod |
| Fresh Water Tankage | 70 (USA) gallons |
| Fuel Tankage | 24 (USA) gallons (diesel engines) |
| Batteries | 2 Banks |
| Accommodations: | Outboard powered and inboard powered boats had different layouts. However the "IB" plan was available on "OB" boats. |
| 2 plans: | 1 double cabin forward starboard
hull 1 single berth mid port hull-(inboard diesels) 1 single berth rear port hull (outboard engine) 2 single berths using settee or 1 queen berth using settee and table 1 head-forward port hull Galley located in starboard hull Twin diesel plan included "Rich Beers" Technicold engine driven refrigeration system in USA destined boats |
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