1974 Tom Lack Catalac 9m

This 1974 Catalac 9m might be rough around the edges, but shes got a lot of life left in her. With standing headroom throughout (Im 62), a full galley, a king-sized bed and the largest cockpit youll ever find on a boat under 30 feet, youll be amazed by her accommodations. This catamaran might not be fast, but shes built for comfort and safety. Made in England, this boat was made to beachedwhen these boats were manufactured, the builder claimed their more than one-inch-thick hulls were bullet-proof. Ive never tested this, but her stout construction is forgiving of any bumps one might have against the dock. Moreover, because of their unique design below the waterline, theres never been a documented instance of one flipping.

Last year, this boat appraised for $30,000 (appraisal available), with a replacement value of ten times my asking price. If you’ve got catamaran dreams but a monohull budget, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. These boats don’t make their way across the pond very often, and when they do they don’t stay on the market long. This boat is located in Stockton Springs Marina, Maine.

Equipment: This catamaran has two 9.9 hp Yamaha outboard motors, two 25 gallon fuel tanks, two 15 gallon fresh water tanks, a holding tank (unknown size) with a macerator, two marine batteries, two solar panels (not currently set up), a water maker (unknown condition), a small dinghy with oars, bumpers, lines, 5 sails, including a spinnaker. In the galley, she has a propane stove and oven, and in the cockpit, she has a propane BBQ grill. There’s also chart plotters, radios, maps and manuals. There are a ton of spare parts, filters, etc.