We are offering for sale our 1988 Catalina 27 Tall-Rig ‘Monomoy’ at a price of $20,500. The tall-rig length overall is about a foot longer than the standard rig and the mast is taller at about 42 feet. This Catalina has the fin keel with a draft of 4’3”, a fixed two blade prop with 14hp inboard diesel, Edson pedestal wheel steering, and separate throttle/shift control on the pedestal. We have spent many wonderful days, weekends, and weeks sailing Monomoy, as evident in our blog posts, and are only selling the vessel to purchase a larger cruiser.
We hauled Monomoy and painted her bottom in March of 2009 (pictures on our blog) with Interlux Micron 66 (4 coats), so the bottom is good for another couple of years. http://sv-monomoy.com/2009/03/shes-done/
When boat shopping, be sure to compare apples to apples. Just a few years older and a boat can be thousands of dollars less, but a few years younger and the value goes the opposite way. Also keep in mind that different year models offer different features.
What you get with Monomoy…
1) 150% Roller Furling Genoa
2) Asymmetrical Spinnaker with Spinnaker Pole
3) 14hp Inboard Universal M18 Diesel
4) Enclosed Head with Electric Toilet, Holding Tank, Deck Pumpout, and Macerator
5) Stainless Steel Sink in Galley and Head
6) Roomy V-berth and Quarter-berth
7) Garmin Colorado 400c GPS
8) Depth Sounder
9) Wheel Steering with Compass and Engine Controls on the Pedestal
10) Volt Meter in Cockpit and Cabin
11) Two 15amp Deep Cycle Battery Chargers
12) Two Deep Cycle Batteries with Selector Switch
13) Fixed VHF Radio for Communications
14) CD/MP3/FM Radio with Cockpit and Cabin Speakers for Entertainment
15) Hanging Locker Currently used for Pantry
16) Built-in Icebox, plus Microwave and Fridge
17) Custom Captain and First Mate Cabinets in Cabin
18) 1500watt Inverter runs Fridge and other 110v Accessories while Sailing or at Anchorage
19) Stainless Propane BBQ Grill on Pushpit
20) Swim Ladder
21) Lots of Storage Under and Behind Settees and in Three Cockpit Lazarettes
22) Three Danforth Anchors with Chain and Line Provide Plenty of Ground Tackle
23) Portable Shower For Use in Head or Cockpit
24) Mainsail Cover, Cabin Top Cover, Winch Covers, and Bimini
25) Zippered Companionway See Through Cover and Separate Sunbrella Companionway Cover
26) Screens for Hatch, Ports, and Companionway
27) Cockpit Cushions
28) All Coast Guard Required Equipment (5 Adult Life Jackets, Whistle, Flares, Life Sling)
29) Monomoy is a Florida Registered Vessel and formally Coast Guard Documented (easy to re-document)
30) Original Owner’s Manual
What you don’t get with Monomoy is the name (and some various personal belongings). The name ‘Monomoy’ was given to the vessel by our son and was named from one of his favorite books as a kid. We will decommission the name properly and will remove the lettering of the name from the stern when a buyer does agree to purchase. It is our intent to rename our next vessel Monomoy. We will be happy to apply new lettering to the Catalina’s stern in the name of the buyer’s choice if the buyer wishes.
We headed out of the slip about 10am and sailed over to Flounders at Pensacola Beach. On board today was the usual Ben, Carol, and Blake, but we also had Scot, Laura, and Erika join us.
In an attempt to convert Scot from a powerboater to a sailor, he took the helm.
Everyone enjoyed themselves.
There were many other boats out enjoying the day.
Heading to Bob Sykes Bridge:
John and Joe on Toppsoff cruised up and joined us at Flounders.
After Flounders, Carol and Blake did some goofing off below.
Technically Blake and Ben sailed Friday afternoon on The Force. The wind was perfect and dolphins even came up near the boat to say hello; it was really cool, but we didn’t have a camera with us.
Saturday we finally got Monomoy out of her slip. The wind started out very lite, but it was still great to be on the bay.
The sails were up!
Blake flexed his muscles in excitement that we were finally sailing.
Pogo just chilled.
Carol even had the chance to wear a bikini!
Here’s a picture of Pensacola from the bay.
Many other sailors had the same idea to get out on the water.
We sailed alongside friends Marlin and Tammy for a bit.
While waiting on the weather to improve for sailing, we went out for a boat ride on our friend’s 42′ Silverton
.
Since there were virtually no other boats on the water, the Coasties didn’t have much else to do, so they boarded us. I took the helm, while Jon (boat owner) was below getting his documentation when I was asked to show the horn works, but it didn’t. A quick change of fuse and we were honking. Jon’s boat ultimately “passed with gold” and the CG were really friendly.
After that experience, we cruised over to Ft. McRee, which is where we like to stay overnight often on the boat. It was vacant, so we pulled right up to the beach and hopped off the bow for some goofing off.
Upon returning to the marina, it was time for some Joe Patti salmon, shrimp, mullet, good booze and friendship.
The weather was absolutely perfect for a day sail. We departed the marina around noon and sailed till nearly 5pm.
Aside from Monomoy’s standard crew of Carol, Blake, and Ben, we enjoyed the company of Rudi (Ben’s step-mom), Steve (Ben’s dad), and Brice (Ben’s bro).
The wind and temperature couldn’t have been any better for this time of year as we shared the bay with a few other sailors.
It was quite an enjoyable day that even had the birds inspired.
Steve (Ben’s dad), Brice (Ben’s brother), Ben, and Blake took an afternoon day sail just to cruise about the bay for a bit.
When we first headed out the wind was blowing about 12 knots, but within a short period of time it picked up to 25. We only sailed for about an hour or two before dousing the sails and motoring in.
May have been a short cold sail, but we were sailing in December, so no complaints.
What a great weekend. The weather was supposed to be much better, so we had planned to stay out overnight, but the unpredicted clouds were questionable, so we opted to day sail on Saturday and Sunday.
There were many other boats sailing the bay.
Carol enjoyed herself.
As did Pogo.
Blake, Carol, and Pogo.
Blake hamming it up.
What a gorgeous sunset.
November 29, 2009…
Sunday was supposed to be even better than Saturday, so we headed back out in the morning for several hours of sailing.
Carol relaxed.
Blake hanging out with Private Stock Too in the background.
Private Stock Too sailed up for a chat.
Pogo drank too much too fast and had to lay down.
Cheers.
Carol took the helm for a photo op.
Hard to tell with the zoom lens struggling, but it appeared that Pan Dragon was out of her slip for the day.
Heading back in to the marina we were treated to a dolphin show, but they were so quick moving around it was hard to keep up with them enough for pictures, but we did catch the fin of one just at the bow of a passing powerboat.
It was a great weekend of sailing! Looking forward to next time.
We sailed out around 5:30pm on Friday November 13, 2009 and headed for Ft. McRee. It was dark by the time we arrived at 8pm, but what a great night sail we had as the bay was all ours. We dropped anchor at the first available spot near the cove entrance, because all we could see were anchor lights throughout. Jody arrived about 8:30pm (after launching his powerboat about 5 minutes before) and rafted with us for the night. He forgot his sleeping bag, so he became our first overnight guest and slept in our cabin on the settee.
The next morning after breakfast, Jody, Pogo, and I went scouting for a better location to anchor.
We found a great spot to anchor Monomoy and Private Stock Too (who arrived later around noon), then took Jody’s boat to shore to setup his canopy, cooler, etc. Blake came along this trip to help out.
Afterward, Bob and Teresa (Carol’s parents) were picked up by Jody on his boat, then upon returning to Monomoy, Jody rafted up, with Ken/Sheri arriving shortly after in Private Stock Too rafting up next to Jody.
We proceeded to eat raw oysters, shrimp cocktails, and Joe Pattie’s crab dip, while sipping rum, wine, and Corona as we watched the Blue Angel’s Homecoming Air Show.
Pogo complained occasionally about the super sonic fly bys.
Blake agreed that some of them were loud.
But it was still quite a site.
There were lots of boaters out to watch.
Pogo thought it more relaxing to watch the water.
Sheri enjoyed her day.
Bob, Jody, and Ben hanging out.
Pogo found a new spot to hold down.
Ken took his dinghy for a short sail. Blake wanted to bring The Force, but we were concerned about the number of boaters expected out there, so we opted to leave The Force at the marina for the weekend.
One kid got a better view.
Ken proudly flew his flag. He has a son in the armed forces.
Sunset Saturday night.
Private Stock Too under sail on Sunday.
Other sailboats out.
Blake decided to poke a straw into a lemon and drink directly from it.
What a beautiful weekend for hanging out. We started the weekend off hanging out Friday evening at the marina. Blake did some fishing and caught about 6 fish in total, but they were all throw backs; he had fun just the same.
Saturday we sailed out with Ft. McRee as our destination. The wind was blowing between 18-22 knots, but the seas were calm, so it made for some decent sailing. Ken and Sheri were supposed to join us, but Sheri is sick with a cold, so they decided it would be best and stay behind. Conrad, Roxanne, their daughter and nephew sailed Great Escape and John motored Toppsoff to all hang out for the evening. We built a campfire and ate chili and Smores while listening to the Auburn/LSU game on the radio.
Other sailors out for the night.
Blake collected seaweed.
Friends playing football on the beach.
Waking up Sunday morning.
We cruised back around 10am, arriving to the marina around 12pm. The wind was blowing at 20kt with 1 foot seas till we rounded the tip of Navy Point, when the wind hit our nose and seas grew to 2 feet, so we dropped sails and motored the rest of the way in. It was a fun weekend.
Saturday we headed out for a day sail. The weather was gorgeous and we spent the entire day out on the boat. We will point out that the weather was forecast to be horrid, but we went on Ben’s own prediction, which was that it would actually be a beautiful weekend.
We dropped the hook at Ft. Pickens for lunch.
Pogo had a good time relaxing.
We noticed Ruach out sailing. The vessel is berthed at our previous marina and captained by a fellow named Scott.
Blake did his usual movie thing.
Carol took the helm for a bit while I goofed off and did some sightseeing on the bow.
Pensacola Lighthouse.
Ben back at the helm.
Pogo did some more relaxing.
Carol enjoyed the sun and boat drinks.
Pogo hanging out some more.
After we returned from a day of sailing, Ben and Blake put the force in the water for an evening sail. Not sure why, perhaps the lighting at the time, but the picture didn’t come out clear, but you get the idea.
We only took a couple of pictures on Sunday, but it was mainly of the water, so we won’t post any here. It was another great day of sailing!
We headed out around 9am with the plan of sailing to Ft. Pickens, then McRee, but the weather wasn’t cooperating. Wind was supposed to be at 8 knots with bays and coastal waters smooth, which was noted as being the max for the day, but we had 1-2 foot seas and registered 14 knots with 17 knot gusts with the appearance that it was building. Typically we would have sailed it, which we did for a couple of hours, but considering the reality was so far from prediction, we decided to head back to the marina to have lunch and reevaluate the day.
Here’s a video, but of course video never seems to depict what was truly experienced when it comes to filming water. Paying close enough attention you can see the swells.
After lunch it appeared that the weather had settled down, so we headed back out to find around 5 knot wind. Amazing how quickly the wind and sea can change. The bay had smoothed and made for a slow sail over to Ft. Pickens.
It calmed so much in the bay that Ken was out sailing his dink.
Ralph and Mary were headed out for the weekend on Nightwatch.
Blake wanted to run the diesel. He has sailed Monomoy many times before, but never driven the boat under power, so when we fired up the diesel to drop sails and the hook, Blake took the helm. BTW, check out my shirt.
Blake watching the GPS.
Blake proud of his skills at the wheel.
Pogo was clearly excited for Blake.
We arrived at Pickens and dropped the hook.
A Gemini sailed in as well.
Blake thought Ft. Pickens was cool. We sailed there before when he was younger, but he never wanted to stop playing in the sand. This time he wanted to explore.
Carol hanging out at the Fort.
Monomoy from the shore of Ft. Pickens.
View of Monomoy from atop of the Fort.
We pulled the hook about 4pm to sail toward McRee, but once we were about to the Pensacola Pass, we decided to loop back around and head back to the marina. Sunday’s weather wasn’t predicted to be very good, we didn’t have morning provisions and were about 2 hours from the marina under the current wind.
It was a calm sail back with more sightseeing.
Sailboat cruising behind us.
Hunter 34 heading back to port.
The day ended quite well and much better than it had started. Carol and I discussed that we are so tired of the faulty weather predictions and even incorrect data on current weather stats, that we are going to start keeping a weather log depicting the prediction, data at time, and real data as recorded by us. Attempting to rely on the predictions provided by people who have supposedly attended school in order to learn about weather could prove dangerous at some point. This statement doesn’t stem from one occurrence, but from a pattern of occurrences over the course of the entire year.
Welcome to s/v Monomoy's blog. This site is a journal of sorts in regards to sailing and maintaining our Catalina 27 named "Monomoy". Monomoy is a 1988 Tall-Rig with a 14hp inboard M-18 Universal Diesel.Contact the Captain at: bharris [at] RationalRealty.com
