1988 Catalina 30' (9.14 m)
Solomons, Maryland, United States
Ecphora
Loved and well maintained vessel. Owner has had a number of hoses replaced over the winter and she has just been launched and is ready for the season.
- Cruisers / Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CTYN5122J788
$ 18,000 USD
€ 15,822 Euros
$ 25,384 CAD
£ 13,514 GBP
Description
Recent upgrades March 2025;
New cockpit scupper hoses
New Fuel fill hose
New Engine exhaust hose
New stuffing box
All running lights replaced and working
Fresh Bottom paint
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CTYN5122J788
LOA: 30' (9.14 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1988
Beam: 10' 7''
LWL: 25'
Draft Max: 3' 10''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Monohull
Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons (68.14 Liters)
Fresh Water: 25 Gallons (94.64 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Displacement: 10200
Ballast Weight: 4200 lbs
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Universal
- Engine Year: 1988
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 18.00
- Power KW: 13.42
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Accommodations
The Catalina 30 is known for their expansive space for a 30 footer. Ecphora has been very well maintained and loved by her present owners for over 20 years. She is clean, neat and ready to go.
Starting forward and working our way aft;
- V-berth in the forepeak with hatch above, head to port and hanging locker to starboard.
- Next is the Main Salon with a large L-shaped dinette to port. Here there is shelving and cabinets outboard. On the forward bulkhead is the large dining table that conveniently stores out of the way to fully open the salon area. When the table is in use makes for a nice dining table. Across from the dinette is a straight settee also with shelves and cabinets outboard.
- Aft of the settee is the Navigation station followed by a large quarter berth. Across from the Nav station is the U-shaped galley. A center companionway leads to the cockpit.
Galley
Very nice large galley with plenty of cabinet and counter space for storage and food prep.
- 2 burner propane stove with oven and cutting board top
- Double stainless steel sinks with hot and cold pressure water
- Large ice box
Sails and rigging
- Aluminum spar stepped on the deck
- Roller furling for the head sail
- Hank on Main sail
- Stainless steel wire standing rigging
- Single spreader rig
- Primary winches
- Cabin top winches
Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical
- Depth sounder
- GPS for speed and navigation
- Universal diesel engine 18 HP
- Pedestal wheel steering
- Compass
Hull and deck
- Hull striker rail
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with side stanchions and double life lines
- Dodger
- Bimini
- Mainsail cover
- Life sling
- Teak hand rails
- Teak eyebrow
Disclaimer
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.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Laird Larrimore.
We look forward to working with you!
Brewer Yacht Sales
245 C Street
Solomons MD 20688 USA
Phone: 1-410-829-2027
Fax: 860 345-1063
Email: llarrimore@breweryacht.com
Website: http://www.breweryacht.com
Welcome to the Premier Chesapeake Bay Yachting Hub
The Chesapeake Bay is an internationally acclaimed boating paradise, boasting a rich maritime heritage, diverse cruising grounds, and world-class facilities. Serving as a crucial nexus for luxury yachting on the Mid-Atlantic coast, this region features top-tier destinations like Oxford, Easton, Annapolis, St. Michaels, and Solomons Island. Boaters flock here for its protected anchorages, deep-water slips, and vibrant local communities that cater perfectly to both transient cruisers and lifelong liveaboards. Whether you navigate the peaceful creeks of the Eastern Shore or the expansive open waters of the Western Shore, the Chesapeake offers an unparalleled backdrop for high-end boating lifestyles. [1]
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To successfully buy or sell a premium vessel in this dynamic market, local expertise is essential. Laird Larrimore is a powerhouse yacht broker with Brewer Yacht Sales, consistently recognized as one of the top brokers in the region with multiple Broker of the Year titles. Operating from dual offices at Safe Harbor Oxford on the Eastern Shore and Safe Harbor Zahniser’s in Solomons, Maryland, she pairs three decades of local water knowledge with a financial background to expertly guide clients through market valuations, contract negotiations and marine surveys. Her expertise includes luxury motor yachts, high-end sailboats, premium downeast boats and sleek express cruisers including brands Sabre, Grand Banks Eastbay, Bruckman, Little Harbor, Cruiser Yachts, Viking Princess, Back Cove, Sea Ray, Beneteau, J/Boats and Hanse.
Laird Larrimore
Yacht Broker
245 C Street
Solomons MD 20688 USA
Office: 1-410-829-2027
Fax: 860-345-1063
Cell: 1-410-829-2027
Email: llarrimore@breweryacht.com
Laird Larrimore is a top Mid-Atlantic yacht broker with Brewer Yacht Sales, the #1 brokerage in the Northeast for yachts sold. Bringing over three decades of professional maritime expertise, she delivers premier yacht brokerage services to buyers and sellers across the entire Chesapeake Bay region.
Laird operates out of two strategic office locations in Maryland:
- Safe Harbor Oxford on the Eastern Shore
- Safe Harbor Zahniser’s in Solomons, MD
Her extensive service territory spans from the Eastern Shore to Solomons Island, covering the most active and prestigious boating communities in the Mid-Atlantic. Whether you are looking to buy a boat or list your yacht for sale, Laird provides comprehensive, localized industry knowledge to ensure a seamless transaction.
Lifelong Maritime Roots
Laird’s passion for the water began in Chatham, Massachusetts, learning to sail aboard a Sailfish. She later advanced to Penguins and 420s at the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford, Maryland. Her deep connection to the Mid-Atlantic boating community grew through family cruises on the Chesapeake Bay aboard a Hinckley Bermuda 40 out of the Corinthian Yacht Club in Philadelphia.
Deep Yacht Industry Expertise
Before entering yacht sales, Laird spent 12 years in the banking industry at Loyola Savings and Loan of Maryland. This background gives her clients a distinct advantage in boat financing and marine transactions. In 1990, she transitioned her financial acumen and sailing passion into a professional brokerage career at Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales (now Safe Harbor Oxford Boatyard and Marina), serving as a trusted yacht broker and office manager for 25 years.
Key milestones of her career include:
- Brand Specialist: Mastered powerboat construction and sales starting in 1993 when her office became a premier dealer for Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Motor Yachts.
- Marina Liaison: Worked closely with boatyard teams on new vessel commissioning, acting as a seamless link between new owners and marina staff.
- Transaction Expert: Developed an intimate understanding of the boat buying and selling process, expertly guiding clients through marine surveys, sea trials, vessel registration, and Coast Guard documentation.
Local Commitment and Family Legacy
Laird lives in Easton, Maryland, with her husband of 30 years, who serves as the rigging supervisor at Safe Harbor Oxford Boatyard. Their daughter, a 2020 Washington College graduate, continues the family's maritime tradition as the Summer Sailing Director at the Tred Avon Yacht Club and the sailing team coach for the Gunston School in Centreville, Maryland.
Whether you are looking to buy a traditional sailing vessel, a modern motor yacht, or list your current boat for sale, Laird’s regional expertise and dedication ensure a smooth transaction.

