Technical Specifications:

2002 Catalina 42' MKII

Boat Name:
Ma'alahi

**Currently offered at $153,000 and willing to entertain offers**

Dimensions:
Length Over All (LOA):  42'
Length at Water Line:  36'
Beam:  13' 10"
Distance from Water Line to Masthead:  58' 7"

Hull:
Material:  Fiberglass
Keel:  Fin
Draft:  6' 0"
Ballast:  8,300 lbs.
Designed Weight:  20,500 lbs.

Head Room: 

Main Cabin:  6' 8"

Forward:  6' 4"

Accommodations: 

• 2 Cabin w/ centerline "walk around" queen master
• + Extra - drop down dining table with insert 
• 2 Heads

Sleeps:  6 Adults

Galley:
The galley features corian counters and excellent storage.  More than enough space for extended cruising and entertaining.  The galley is a secure work station while under way.

• Princess Propane 3 Burner Stove with oven
• Custom Wood Block (extra counter space)
• Stainless Steel double sink
• Built in Microwave Oven
• Adler-Barbour Refrigeration / Freezer
• Hot and Cold Pressure Water
• Fold Down Additional Corian counter top

Engine and Controls: 

Engine:  YANMAR 4JH3-BE 

• 56 HP
• Diesel 4 Cyl.
• Fresh water cooled
• 121.74 Cubic Inches

Fuel Consumption:  1.3 Gallons/Hour at 2800 RPM

Steering:  Edson 44" Destroyer wrapped in leather

Compass:  Ritchie SP5C

Propeller:  3 Blade 18X14

Tankage and Capacities:
Water:  111 Gallons (2 X 25 Gal., 1 X 50 Gal., and 11 Gal (water heater) tanks)
Holding:  60 Gallons (2 X 30 Gal. tanks)
Fuel: 46 Gallons (Diesel)
L.P.G.: 10 lbs. tank

Navigation and Electronics:
**Under Construction**

Rig Measurements: 

Mainsail:  361 sq. ft.

I = 53' 0"

J = 6' 5"

P = 46' 9"

E = 15' 6"

I—distance between top of forestay and the foredeck J—distance from forestay chainplate to mast P—distance from boom to top of mast E—length of boom

Primary Winches:
#54 Lewmar, Chromed Bronze, Self Tailing

Halyard Winches (2):
#40 Lewmar, Chromed Bronze, Self Tailing

**Currently offered at $153,000 and willing to entertain offers**

Photos of S/V Ma'alahi - Exterior

On Deck - foredeck

Foredeck - facing aft

Fully Enclosed Canvas Cockpit

Cockpit - (wheel is stowed)

Walk Through Stern

Cockpit - facing aft

New Un-Coated Stainless Steel Lifelines (ordered from Catalina) to fit Ma'alahi's specifications.  Tools for installation included.  $960 Value! 

Cockpit - Winter!

Under Sail - crossing the Straight of Georgia

Exterior - Sucia Island

Photos of S/V Ma'alahi - Galley, Dining/Living/Entertainment Area, and Navigation Station

Galley - facing aft/port

Galley/Dining Area - facing port

Galley

Galley - facing aft

Galley Storage/Pantry - ample storage

Dining Area (drop down table) - facing port

Dining Area (drop down table) - facing port

Dining/Nav Station/Desk/TV/Settee - facing starboard

Nav Station/Desk/TV/Settee - facing aft/starboard

Living Area/Galley - facing aft

Living Area/Nav Station/Master Stateroom - facing bow

Control Panel - facing starboard

Control Panel - facing starboard

Photos of S/V Ma'alahi - Master Stateroom and Master Head

Master - Centerline "walk around" queen birth - facing bow

Drawers/Storage - bellow birth

Master Stateroom - facing bow

Master Stateroom Large Storage Locker - facing starboard

Master Stateroom Large Storage Locker - facing starboard

Sitting/Storage Bench - starboard

Sitting/Storage Bench - port 

Master Head/Shower - facing port

Master Head/Shower - facing aft

Master Head (ample storage cabinets) - facing port

Large (cedar lined) Storage Locker - forepeak

Photos of S/V Ma'alahi - Guest Stateroom & Guest Head

Guest Stateroom Storage - facing starboard

Guest Stateroom (SPARE PARTS! Documentation Number Plaque) - facing aft 

Guest Head - facing starboard

Guest Head (access from living area and guest stateroom) - facing starboard 

Photos of S/V Ma'alahi - Engine Compartment

Engine Compartment - facing aft (behing companionway stairs)

Engine Compartment - facing aft (behing companionway stairs)

Happy New Year!

Wow!  How time has flown... and BOY - I have become LAZY with this blog. 

We are currently in the midst of a three week vacation and road trip that includes stops in Black Butte (central Oregon), Yosemite National Park, Palm Desert, Disneyland, and, hopefully, some funky little California coastal towns. 

Having a one-and-a-half-year-old and almost-three-year-old means that we are always busy. 

With that being said, I am going to take a break from posting (clearly... I have already done this) until about mid-February.  I anticipate having a lot of exciting things to share that are relevant to this blog. 

Hang in there!!

Happy New Year! 

Photo(s) of the Week - Lighted Boat Parade

Dark... 20-30 knot winds... sideways rain.  

Brave Souls

M was unimpressed with the less than ideal conditions.  I was impressed that this parade had participants. 

Unimpressed

T & K

This was one of those character building exercises. 

Overwhelmed.

I have been "virtually" absent.

Overwhelmed.

We are in a great place.  Our family is happy.  We LOVE this lifestyle.

HOWEVER - there is a laundry list of things that I am trying to work on and I find that I get overwhelmed quickly.  Researching products and options - all while trying to make sure we are getting the best possible deals on the best reviewed/rated products.

We DO have a travel timeline and list of goals and tasks that we need to complete.  Our to-do list isn't that long... but, due to our tight budget, we have to meticulously research all of our options.

We are in the process of replacing all three of our halyards (two of them broke... but that is a side story), replacing our coated lifelines with uncoated stainless steal lifelines, ordering and installing lifeline netting, figuring out what first aid equipment we want aboard (whether we will order a pre made kit or build our own), preparing a "ditch" bag, and much much more.  I am also trying to find a wild land (or even cruising/marine) related first aid class to take.

I find myself spinning in circles and stressing about little (and big) things.  I am starting to accept the reality that we are going to be spending a lot of money to get the boat ready for travels.  Our main concern with the kids aboard is their safety - turns out that safety gear and accessories are expensive!

Additionally, we are trying coordinate the gifts that we receive this holiday season to be related to things on our to-do list.  For example, T is very excited to receive a new membrane for our watermaker.

Anyhow.  I am around.  Just a bit overwhelmed and spinning my wheels.

Appreciating little moments...

I am sitting inside our warm boat... it is dark outside and RAINING. 

Looking through my photo and video archive, I found this video I recorded while kayaking on September 30th - a simple and beautiful day.  I am so thankful that I have the perspective to appreciate special moments like these... to really enjoy them soak them up. 

Instead of paddling on, I stayed still, listened, and appreciated the peaceful man, practicing his guitar on the bow of his boat, the cloudless sky, the relative quiet/calmness on the water, and mount Baker off in the distance. 

Leather Wheel Wrap

What started out as a well intended "afternoon project" turned into a fatiguing three day marathon.  I found a custom sized leather wheel cover kit (with foam) when I was sorting through our spare parts boxes (the prior owner purchased... but never installed).  I figured this project was perfect for me because I love sewing and it was marine related.

Research online has suggested that these kits can cost upwards of $300 (on the high end) and I figured there was no value in keeping it in storage. 

The thread that comes in the kit is very sticky and, at first, I disregarded the instruction's suggestion to wear sailing gloves to protect your hands (MAKE.SURE.YOU.WEAR.GLOVES) - the thread cuts right through skin.  After ever stitch, you have to pull the leather as tight as possible (hard on the hands even wear gloves) to insure that the interior foam is covered and the leather is stretched adequately.

Leather Installation - in process.

I am (and I think T is too) surprised at how happy I am with the finished product.  Our wheel is now pleasant to hold on to, it is not slippery, and, best of all, it is not cold (due to the interior foam adhesive wrap). 

Finished product.

Finishing this project involved many hours of sweaty labor and hundreds of stitches.  It was well worth it.  I can see how one could justify the expense of this added comfort/luxury. 


YouTube Boat Leather Instructions...

Nit-Picky Projects - Repairing the GPS Mount.

I know, in the grand scheme of things, this was a silly project.  There are a lot more vital projects that I could focus on but .... THIS.WAS.BOTHERING.ME.  Every time I walked by... which is a lot.

GPS Mount, back - BEFORE -

GPS Mount, front - BEFORE

The mount was firmly in place (not going anywhere)... but two screw holes had been striped and, as a result, the entire unit, rested crooked and did not look very "ship shape". 

Wood Filler, ACE Hardware - $5

To fix the striped holes, I purchased wood filler for about $5, from the hardware store.  I then pushed as much filler into the striped holes as possible and let set for 72 hours. 

Wood Filler - setting.

Next, I used some gray heavy duty outdoor spray paint to clean up this dull looking piece of wood (we do not have much wood on the exterior of the boat... so it kind of clashed anyhow).  I did four coats, letting each set for about 24 hours.

After Paint

Viola!  Finished product:

GPS Mount - AFTER

This was a nit-picky project... but I feel so much better now that it is done.  It was starting to remind me of the Dreaded Box.