1978 Catalac 8m, EUR 49,950

1978 British-built Catalac 8M • Major 2026 refit • €49,950

Spacious, stable and ready for liveaboard life, coastal cruising and Mediterranean adventures. Renowned for solid construction and comfortable cruising, this classic British-built Catalac offers exceptional space for an 8 m catamaran, thanks to its generous 4 m beam.

This has been our genuine family home afloat. We lived aboard with our young child and sailed from Southern England to the Mediterranean via the French canals. She offers a spacious saloon, comfortable cabins, practical galley and generous storage. We are now moving back ashore, prompting the sale.

MAJOR 2026 REFIT

Substantial work and investment completed in 2026:

• New teak deck
  
• New pilothouse plexiglass
  
• New stainless-steel frames
  
• New rudder box
  
• New electric and manual bilge pumps
  
• New diesel heater
  
• New generator
  
• New Victron battery charger
  
• New fixed and portable VHF radios
  
• New 2-burner gas stove with oven
  
• All gas copper tubing replaced
  
• All three gas tanks replaced with new tanks
  
• New cushion covers
  
• New double mattress
  
• New captain's chair
  
• 2 new waterproof foldable deck chairs
  
• Brand-new shade tarps
  
• Brand-new mosquito nets
  
• New lifejackets
  
• New life buoy
  
• New shore power cables
  
• Engine upgraded
  
• Plenty of spare engine parts and supplies
  
• New 12v Fan
  
• 3 new Electric Heaters
  
• New shower handle
  
• Many new plants and decorative items
  

ENGINE & MECHANICAL

• Upgraded Yamaha 9.9 HP High Thrust outboard (2013) with electric start and fuel injection
  
• Electric windlass with Bruce anchor
  
• Manual windlass with Danforth anchor
  
• New diesel heater
  
• New fuel generator for onboard power
  
• Two house batteries
  
• Electric and manual bilge pumps
  
• Plenty of spare engine parts and supplies
  

SAILS & RIGGING

• Mainsail in good condition
  
• Genoa in good condition
  
• Spinnaker
  
• Furling system
  
• Autohelm autopilot
  
• Wind instrument
  

The genoa is in good condition; its UV protection could be renewed.

ELECTRICAL & NAVIGATION

• Victron battery charger
  
• 110 W solar panel
  
• New electrical panel
  
• Fixed VHF radio
  
• Portable VHF radio
  
• Autohelm autopilot
  
• Wind instrument
  
• Upgraded LED interior lighting with touch and rotary dimming
  
• New shore power cables
  

GALLEY & INTERIOR

• Isotherm refrigerator
  
• New 2-burner gas stove with oven
  
• Spacious saloon and cabins
  
• New cushion covers
  
• New double mattress
  
• Curtains
  
• Captain's chair
  
• Generous storage throughout
  
• Clean and comfortable interior
  
• Warm LED lighting
  

DECK & EXTRAS

• New teak deck
  
• Wide and stable decks
  
• Stable and comfortable cockpit
  
• Brand-new shade tarps
  
• Brand-new mosquito nets
  
• New life buoy
  
• Excel 260 inflatable tender on davits
  
• Yamaha 5 HP outboard for tender
  
• Two folding bicycles
  
• Complete toolbox and drill
  
• Spare sailing hardware and parts
  
• Spare fuel canisters
  
• New shore power cables
  
• Stainless screws and other useful onboard supplies
  

The bottom has recently been cleaned and is in good condition.

DOCUMENTATION

• British Flag
  
• EU VAT paid
  
• MMSI
  
• Insurance
  

A GENUINE LIVEABOARD

This is not a marina-kept boat. It has been actively lived aboard and cruised, including our passage from Southern England to the Mediterranean via the French canals.

With its unusual amount of interior and deck space, the Catalac 8M is well suited to a couple, small family or anyone seeking an affordable Mediterranean liveaboard.

Currently based in Burriana, Spain, in an affordable marina with good facilities.

PRICE

€49,950

Reasonable offers considered for a fast sale.

Viewing in Burriana, Spain. Independent inspection or survey welcome.