CATBOAT UPGRADES 2022-25

 REPLACEMENTS & SERVICE 

New Raratan head with China bowl

New S.S. Butane 1 burner stove

New centerboard pivot block and gasket

New waterproof electric panel

New Blue Sea digital voltage meter

New USB charging port 

New hoses for fuel, water, bilge, cockpit drains, holding tank, and exhaust system

New S.S. exhaust elbow and lagging

New 17 inch 2blade Michigan Wheel prop

New Alternator 

New Starter

Rebuilt Injection pump

New ( 2) group 27 battery bank

New Ritchie 4 inch bulkhead compass

New sail cover

New sheets and running rigging

New white oak mast hoops

New main sheet block system

New custom solid teak forward hatch with bronze dead light

New custom solid teak drop boards

New custom deep fiddles in galley and table 

New automatic float switch on primary bilge pump

Replace cowl vents and cockpit inspection ports.

 Reported at time of purchase 7/22 

Replacement of all thru hulls and backing plates in 2015

Aux engine replaced 2015 with 20 hp Pacer ( Kubota) 535 hr

New mainsail 2016 fair to good condition

 SERVICE 

Clean and Service Last Drop shaft seal replace set screws

Remove, clean and reinstall aluminum fuel tank

Replace belt, impeller, fuel oil and air filters

Replace engine block zinc

Replace key start assembly on engine panel.

Remove mast, gaff, and boom. Strip, 2 coats zinc chromate, and 2 coats paint .

Wash, compound, wax hull and topside 4/25

Pettit Hydrocoat bottom paint 4/25

Replace shaft and rudder zincs 4/25

Removed , cleaned and rebedded all rudder support thru bolt assembly.

4/25

4 vest type life jackets

1 inflatable like jacket with build in safety harness

2 safety harnesses with various length tethers

2 removable jack line systems

1 2.5 lb fire extinguisher 

1 ResQFlare ( electronic flare)

1 mouth horn

2 throwable cushions 

2 fenders ( flat style)

8 double braided 5/8 dock lines

1 Aqua Signal anchor light

1 plug in Anchor light unit with 20 foot lead

1 Standard Horizon HX210 VHF

1Garmin GPS Map541s

1 4inch bulkhead mounted Richie compass 

1 HT 12 Danforth anchor with chain ,rode,and bag

1 6 lbs Bruce plow with chain, rode, and bag

Numerous spare oil, air, fuelfilters, impellers, belts, hose, LED bulbs.

1 pair brass ships barometer and clock

1 10 watt portable solar panel

1 custom wood framed companionway screen system

1 adjustable aluminum boat hook

3 spare mast hoops

1 heavy-duty custom winter cover

1 set of fitted white cockpit cushions 

1 30 amp Hubble shore power cord

1 30 to 110 twist lock adapter 

1 50 foot HD extension cord

COOT is a 21 foot Martin designed catboat built in 1983 by the Mark- O Custom boat company of New Jersey.

The boat is built to solid fiberglass construction standards common at the time. These scantlings produced a very sturdy vessel displacing almost 5,000 pound fully laden. The gaff rig has 350 square feet of sail to provide power on the lightest of wind conditions and with two sets of reef points can handle winds even when small craft warnings are posted. With 9.5 feet of beam the design provides additional stability and comfortable sailing in all conditions

COOT has been repowered with a inboard 20 hp 3 cylinder Pacer ( marine Kubota) diesel engine with 579 hours and is in excellent condition. At 1800 rpm the boat moves at 6 knots. The transmission is a ZF 10 

See list of replace, rebuild for the extensive upgrades and replacements

The rig layout has all controls for the throat, peak and topping lift led to the cockpit on the starboard cabin top with line stoppers and a single speed self-tailing Lewmar #14 winch to provide for easy sail handling. 

A traditional 6 spoke Edson wheel located in the aft portion of the large cockpit allows for easy control of the large catboat style rudder. The single lever engine controls are located next to the steering station on the port side. Engine gauges and ignition panel are directly opposite the engine controls.

Aft of the wheel is the 4 part mainsheet block and heavy duty adjustable traveler . Behind the traveler is the removable teak boom crutch.  

The large cockpit easily handles 4 adults and features deep backrest and footwell for comfortable seating both underway and at anchor. The cockpit has 2 scuppers and is self draining. Excellent access to the engine compartment is thru a integrated lift off shoe box style hatch in the sole. Access to port and starboard cockpit drains is also gained thru this hatch. Transmission and dripless shaft seal service is gained here as well.

There are port and starboard cockpit lockers for additional storage.

Below decks starting forward, is a forepeak hatch for gaining access to the mast step, and chain locker. Aft of the forepeak locker is a enclosed head with direct access to the forward hatch. The head has both holding tank and direct overboard discharge capability. ( note the overboard discharge seacock is not connected at this time) A small locker is located on the port side within the compartment. The head has a solid teak door to provide for privacy and separation from the main cabin.

 The main cabin is trimmed with teak thruout and the sole is traditional teak and holly with liftouts to gain access to the centerboard pin. the cabin had three brass cabin lights with LED bulbs installed. There is five foot 9 headroom in the main cabin.

The cabin has a sink and counter with a storage locker under to starboard. Access to the bronze seacock for the raw water for the head is found there. In addition, a separate bronze seacock is located in the same compartment for the sink drain. A whale foot pump for potable water is located under the locker face.

There is a cushioned setee aft on both the port and starboard with seating for six. The starboard setee makes up into a double bed when needed. on the aft starboard bulkhead is an additional access panel to the front of the diesel engine. Under both bunks are additional storage compartments with both lift out tops and teak flip down doors. The aft third of the salon is divided by the centerboard trunk with the bronze centerboard winch. The forward centerboard trunk has a unique permanent folding table which provides additional counter space when needed. 

Aft of the trunk to port is a second counter that serves as a chart table or food prep area. A large storage compartment under the counter has a shelf with fiddles for additional stores.

The aft bulkhead companionway has a built-in two step teak ladder to gain entry to the cockpit. To port next to the ladder is the waterproof switch panel, battery gauge and bilge pump controls.

In the cockpit port locker. The boat has 30 amp service plug to port which leads to a breaker box in the port locker. ( note at this time the two outlet in the cabin are not wired to the breaker box. However provisions for two outlets are in place.

The port cockpit locker provides access to a guest 10 amp charger, built in waterproof 4 gang ground fault out, 2 group 27 marine batteries, ac breaker box, potable water tank and the back of the engine control cables.

The starboard cockpit locker provides access to the Racor 500 fuel filter, back of the engine gauge panel, and the fuel tank with gauge.

I have found this little catboat to be wonderfully suited boat for the Chesapeake. With her single sail and wheel steering she offers up care free cruising requiring little effort while underway. In addition with the board up drawing less than 2 feet, the thin waters of the creeks and shallows truly provide those " Catboat Corner" anchorages. 

COOT had a surprisingly quick turn of speed and its rare that people don't comment about her appearance at dockside or underway. The reliable diesel starts instantly when there's no wind or when docking or unlocking. 

In the next three weeks we will haul the boat to no skid the decks with Kiwi Grip, replace the fixed ports, and redo the bright work.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.