Catalina 27

Purchased by the current owner back in 2018, he committed six years to fully restoring and upgrading the entire vessel. This included dismantling and rebuilding the engine, electrical rewiring, refurbishing and upgrading the spars, standing and running rigging, and.... We could go on but it might be easier to go to the youtube channel @Catalina27 to get the full picture of the extensive work done.

For those unfamiliar with the Catalina 27, the design was so popular that over 6,600 were produced in both Canada and the USA between 1971 and 1991.

On completion this USA built example was named renamed 'Epoxy Circus' given an antifoul and new sails, and in March 2025 set sail from California to sail solo across the Pacific via The Marquesas, Tahiti, and Fiji to Australia; effectively silencing the armchair critics and keyboard warriors who might doubt the Catalina 27's capabilities. Now berthed in Manly harbour in Qld, she is fully imported into Australia presenting in exceptional condition for her age and the riggours of her recent journey. She would suit anyone from the novice or experienced sailor looking for a more compact sailing experience, who want a ready-to-sail-away vessel.
Her justifiably proud owner is motivated to sell and will consider a realistic offer. Please contact Australiawide Boat Sales to arrange an inspection. Epoxy Circus is a rare example of what a superbly maintained vessel should look like and is very much a 'Broker Recommended Boat'.