S/V Springbok is a Miami Beach, FL based 1983 Catalac 8M catamaran for sale by owner. For those who are not familiar with these boats, the Catalac 8M is a very comfortable pocket cruising catamaran. They are a pleasure to sail and are comfortable in all types of weather, which is unique in a truly affordable cat.
The accommodation is spacious and bright with lots of stowage. These are a very light and roomy boat for its size, with 6 ft 3 inch headroom in both hulls, and a sheltered steering position. Their cockpits are larger than most 37 ft catamarans as they can comfortably seat 10 people. With of her draft at 24 inches, it’s possible to go into smaller and shallow lakes, coves and tropical islands ignored by monohulls.
S/V Springbok is a very clean Catalac 8M. Built in Christchurch. She is an exceptionally safe and stable sailing boat which you’ll find in excellent condition with little in need of attention. The sails are in great condition and set well. The hull has been recently epoxy coated and painted. The topsides have new white Awlgrip and new rub rails. Catalacs age gracefully, and this boat is a good example. A much loved and well maintained boat throughout its life.
Her overall size is 8m length x 4.1m width. She has 1 x Tohastu 20 HP outboard. Comes with a 9.5 ft Flexboat dinghy.
This is a great family cruising or single handed boat (set up for easy single handed sailing with controls led to cockpit). Boat must be seen.
Key Details
- Recently hauled, new epoxy and bottom paint with Green Trinidad hard paint
- New Awlgrip hulls white
- New Rub rails
- Sails are in great shape, Mack sails main and rolling jib with Harken 1 roller furling
- Needs deck paint but in good shape
- Tohastu 20 hp, well maintained
- Lithium battery
- Needs new fridge
- Flexboat dinghy
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| Specifications | |
| Catamaran Name: | S/V Springbok |
| Model: | 8M |
| Year Built: | 1983 |
| Builder: | Tom Lack Catamarans LTD |
| Designer: | Tom Lack and John Winterbotham |
| Construction: | Solid fiberglass hulls; white topsides, decks, and superstructure |
| Loa: | 27 ft / 8.2 meters |
| Lwl: | 25' 4" / 7.75 meters |
| Beam: | 13'8" / 4.2 meters |
| Headroom: | 6'4" (hulls) / 2.0 meters |
| Draft: | 2'4" / .75 meters |
| Displacement: | 6700 lbs / 3000 kgs |
| Mast Height: | 40' (off water) / 12.25 meters |
| Water Tanks: | 2x 20L water tanks |
| Cabins: | 1 |
| Heads: | 1 |
| Galley Location: | down |
| Engines: | Tohastu 20 hp |
| Sails: | Mack sails main Rolling jib with Harken furler |
Layout Diagram
Catamaran Inventory
Accommodations
- Full size berth in Master Cabin
- 2 x single berths or King size bed in salon
- 1 single berth in port hull
- Storage bins in forecabin
- Cockpit cushions in saloon
- Free standing saloon table
- Toilet 1 x Jabsco manual
Galley
- 2-burner stove
- Sink
- Water pump
Electronics
- Compass
- Clipper Depth
- wind and speed indicators
- Standard extension cable with marina plug in.
Electrical
- 1x Lithium Battery
- 1x 250W solar panel
Deck & Hull
- Window aluminum frames
- Gas bottles x1
- Tiller bracket
Sails & Rigging
- Furling jib
- Mainsail with stack pack (Mack)
- All new standing rigging 2015
- New halyards 2015
Engines & Mechanical
- 1x Tohatsu 20 hp Long shaft
- 2x 20L water tanks
Tender
- 9.5 ft Flexboat
Safety
- life jackets x4
- Horseshoe floatation x1
- Throw line x1
- Fire extinguishers x4
- Emergency tiller x1
Anchor & Docking
- Danforth anchor with 30m chain
- 20m of scope
- Mooring warps
- Fenders x3