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Chris Craft Catalina 281 With Twin 305s 1979 28' Cabin Cruiser Boat.

  • Make: Chris Craft
  • Model: Catalina 281
  • Year: 1979
  • Hull Material: Wood
  • Trailer: Not Included
  • Engine Type: Twin Inboard/Outboard
  • Engine Make: Chevrolet Engine
  • Engine Model: 305k
  • Primary Fuel Type: Gas
  • Fuel Capacity: 101 - 150 Gallons
  • Length:28.8
  • Use: Fresh Water
  • Location: Algonac, Michigan, United States

Description

The Chris Craft Catalina 281 with Twin 305s is a classic 28' cabin cruiser boat from 1979, featuring a wooden hull and powered by twin inboard/outboard engines. This boat has only been in fresh water and has a gas fuel capacity of 120 gallons. Manufactured in the United States by Chris Craft, this boat is a timeless piece of American Made, on the water. It does not come with a trailer, making it suitable for direct transport to your favorite water destination. Boat is currently in the water at my marina near Clay twp Michigan. Spark plugs changed end of last season along with oil. All gauges work. Newer deep fridge. New bilge pump. New bottom paint start of this season. Original seats I had redone this yr. Couch turns into bunk beds. Port of potty removable toilet in bathroom. 10.5' beam. 2.5' draft. With swim platform roughly 31'-32'. Newer Bimini top with side shields. Original Chris Craft face plate on original cabinets. Teak wood in good condition. No rips in couch or table seating. Custom wood work with anchors cut out on bathroom door. Custom dinette table with anchor cut out on front leg. Cabin cruiser, cruises 25 mph. I have the original electric stove. Original owners manual on boat and engines. This boat is truly a time capsule. And built like a tank. Spacesh back deck for fishing or pleasures. Has 2 sinks and a shower in the bathroom. New raw water pump impellers as of July 2025. Boat is turn key. We go out 4-6 times a month. 3 bilge pumps, blower. There's a couple scratches/nics on the bow from rubbing the seawall can be fixed. Fiberglass boat. New JBL speakers with CD player and aux cord to run music off your phone. Inside cabin in great shape with awesome details. Exterior paint looks good, I waxed it this season, should be done again next season. Takes 4-6' swells with no issues. Serious buyers only please. Can hold 12 people comfortable, I've never drove it that loaded. I may be leaving some other stuff out. Feel free to reach out for more info . Clean title in hand.

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