# Site: californiayachtsales.com # URL: https://californiayachtsales.com # Generated: 2026-11-08 03:02:21 # Version: 1.3 # File Type: llms.txt # Total Pages: 70 --- ## Preparing Your Boat for Sale URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/preparing-your-boat-for-sale/ Clean, document, and price competitively. --- ## Power vs Sail: Choosing Your Path URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/power-vs-sail-choosing-your-path/ Consider range, maintenance, and lifestyle. --- ## Survey Day Checklist URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/survey-day-checklist/ Review systems, hull, and sea trial notes. --- ## How to Buy a Yacht in San Diego URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-yacht-in-san-diego/ Buying a yacht starts with clarifying your cruising goals. --- ## 2006 Beneteau 473 For Sale in San Diego URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/2006-beneteau-473-for-sale-in-san-diego/ Although Beneteau has roots in its peerless nineteenth-century traditions, today’s sailboats are constructed with the most technically advanced production methods in the business. Beneteau’s 250,000-square-foot U.S. plant in Marion, South Carolina is the most forward-thinking boatbuilding facility in the world. Beneteau utilizes five digitally controlled robots to make molds and applies high-tech systems to manufacture flawless laminated parts. The finishing touches—wood door frames, decorative moldings, and cabinets—are built old-school, handcrafted by 300 master woodworkers in France. But you don’t have to travel to France to enjoy Beneteau’s Old World sophistication. You can find one of the company’s finest creations in San Diego, California. California Yacht Sales is proud to offer the 2006 Beneteau 473, designed by Groupe Finot, and named “Boat of the Year” by Cruising World magazine. This 47-foot yacht exudes Beneteau elegance.... --- ## 49' Custom Center Cockpit URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/49-custom-center-cockpit/ “Seayanika”, appropriately named. Katriana and her husband left their daughter, “Nika” at the docks as they set off on their world cruise. Hence the name: See Ya Nika. I have met Nika, she was and is not scarred by the fact that her parents left her ( Abandoned ?) as they set sail for the South Pacific. Stolen from their ships log: “If I plotted our hourly course on a chart it would probably look more like a ping pong ball’s track than an orderly progression towards our goal. As for our crew, Paul always seems to be in a good mood, plays a mean classical guitar and pulls his weight on shifts. He also nearly eats his weight daily and I’m afraid my six month’s supply of food will be gone by the time we get to the Marquesas.” This overly well built custom 49 footer is a blue water crusing sailboat, built to sail the oceans all and although she has not as yet been to all the seas she is ready to.... --- ## 40' Avanti is "A Whole Lotta Boat" URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/40-avanti-is-a-whole-lotta-boat/ Close your eyes and imagine you’re on your dream express cruiser. Not just a budget practical cruiser either, but your dream cruiser.  You’re probably picturing a big cockpit, a comfortable and fully equipped helm station, beautiful lines, a wide beam, the wind in your hair, and all of your favorite people alongside you for the ride. Now think about the price tag on that dream cruiser. Is it a big, heavy, and scary number? What if we told you that you could have that dream cruiser for much less than you thought? What if we told you that the cruiser you’re thinking of might just be a 40’ Avanti 4085 Sunbridge? Built by Bayliner from 1997 – 1999, the Avanti class of cruisers is a luxurious cut above what some might think of when they hear the term “Bayliner.” Featuring a wide 13’ 5” beam and an LOA of 42’, The 4085 Avanti feels like a lot of boat. The fact of the matter is that she is considered “A whole lotta boat” for the money.... --- ## 37' Sea Ray Sundancer URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/37-sea-ray-sundancer/ The Sea Ray Sundancer 370 comes standard with a pair of 310-hp MerCruiser V-drive inboard gasoline engines that have a reputation in themselves for reliability. She doesn’t just sleep six, she sleeps them in privacy with her fully-enclosed forward master cabin, curtained mid-cabin and dinette that converts to a comfortable double bunk. The head sports a separate stall shower and there’s a hot and cold pressure water transom shower too. Tropical , the 1997 Sundancer that we have listed for sale has had her engines rebuilt from the block up - engines were removed from the boat and completely rebuilt - new pistons, heads etc. Along with new canvas, carpets and more she is well worth taking a look at if you are looking for a comfortable cruiser. She has a top speed of ~30 mph burning 46 gal per hour, however, for best results throttle back to 20 mph and you will go through around 0.76 miles per gallon, something like 15 gallons per hour.... --- ## 26' Skipjack 1992 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/26-skipjack-1992/ Sometimes in ones search for the perfect fishing boat, we are lucky to find a treasure. “Lady Love”  the 1992 Skipjack 26' we have for sale in San Diego is just that jewel of a vessel that has been lovingly cared for by her present and former owner. Yes, this vessel has had only two owners! She is a 1992 model and she is spotless! The diesel engine, interior, and bilges all stand up to the “white glove test”! There is even a full boat cover for unattended protection. She probably shows better than she did when delivered new from the factory in 1992. The  26’ Skipjack  is one of the most popular in the Skipjack line and rightfully so because it is a lot of boat for the size and money.  The Skipjack 26 is a sturdy, well-built West Coast fisherman designed to satisfy the needs of anglers seeking a trailerable, offshore-capable design.... --- ## A Story of My Life: by Plan Sea URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/a-story-of-my-life-by-plan-sea/ A Story of My Life So Far By PLAN SEA I was built for ocean crossings and in 2014 they took me to Mexico on the Baja Ha Ha Rally. In 2015, we left Mexico with the 2015 Pacific Puddle Jump Rally. We left with a group of ten boats.My sails were set and we made 125 nautical miles on a slow day and 185 on the good wind days. We arrived in the Marquesas Island after 21 days of beautiful ocean sailing.  Of the ten boats that left Mexico with us, we arrived in third place behind a 50 foot catamaran and a J120 race boat.  The owner of the race boat accused us of having a race boat under an Island Packet skin.  I know I sail faster because I have more sail area than boats with in mast furling. On our first trip into Fiji, we caught the end of a tropical depression.  Our buddy boat was a Jeanneau 42DS sailboat.  We faced high winds and high seas.  R & J were tethered in for safety and I kept them safe and on course.... --- ## Alerion Express 33 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/alerion-express-33/ The Alerion is a heraldic eagle and like that noble bird, the company has been sailing above all others since its founding by Nathaniel Herrshoff more than a century ago. Since that time, Alerion Yachts, now built by the esteemed USWatercraft, have evolved into the best boats on the water. While retaining a classic look topside, Alerion employs the latest technology to enhance maneuverability, speed, and balance. The result—fast, nimble crafts that attract respect at the docks and reverence under sail. From mainsail to cockpit, the Alerion Express fleet displays the finest technology and design. The carbon fiber mast allows for a full roach mainsail which provides maximum speed and performance. The large, ergonomically designed cockpit provides comfort, style, and safety. And an optional electronic propulsion system frees you from engine maintenance and fuel cleanups.... --- ## Bayliner Has Been Leading the Way for Decades URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/bayliner-has-been-leading-the-way-for-decades/ Ever since Orin Edson established Bayliner in 1956, the company has been an industry leader in quality, affordability, and safety. And with three generations of loyal customers dedicated to the Bayliner brand, the company did something unique in 2000. Bayliner invited dealers, their families and select customers, from all over the county to the docks of Placida, Florida. They were there to inspect, test drive, and offer thoughts and ideas for the redesigned Bayliner 3788 Motoryacht. As Capt. Bill Pike wrote in  Power & Motoryacht  at the time, “A savvy way of doing things, it seemed to me–tweaking a new model with input from people with first-hand knowledge of today’s boat buyers.” In addition to tweaking the final details of the roomy, two-stateroom boat, Bayliner began offering customers a wide range of personalized option packages. Choices ranged from electronics and hardware packages to customized entertainment systems and galley stoves.... --- ## Beneteau Enjoys a Long Tradition of Quality URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/beneteau-enjoys-a-long-tradition-of-quality/ Few sailboats can boast the historic pedigree of Beneteau, founded in 1884 by Benjamin Beneteau in the quays of Croix-de-Vie, France. The company remains in the family under the leadership of Madame Annette Beneteau Roux, Benjamin’s granddaughter. Beneteau has built over 42,000 yachts since its founding. Today the Beneteau name is synonymous with yachting innovation and performance. With R&D second to none, Beneteau employs twenty experts whose  raison d’ être  (as they say in France) is delivering high-quality, durable yachts to the world. Powered by the latest proprietary software, Beneteau designers ceaselessly search for yachting’s most advanced combination of speed, comfort, and resilience. During the composite transformation phase of construction, the company utilizes five digitally controlled robots to make the molds. Advanced technology enables Beneteau to attain perfect control of the manufacturing of the large laminated parts.... --- ## Blue Jacket 40 Offers Performance and Cruising URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/blue-jacket-40-offers-performance-and-cruising/ When Island Packet designer, Bob Johnson, decided to create an all new yacht to compliment his tried and true designs, he teamed up with Tim Jacket for the collaboration. Tim had been chief designer for Tartan and C&C. So, he knew a thing or two about combining luxury appointments with performance capabilities. The goal of the two was to create a yacht that would be competitive in racing without sacrificing comfort for cruising. Fast, capable cruisers are a very popular combination and the result is the Blue Jacket 40. This exciting, American-made yacht is available to order on a semi-custom basis, beginning with the decision to create a 2 or 3-sleeping cabin model floorplan below. The design team has been able to incorporate many of the luxury and conmfort aspects of an Island Packet inside the volume of a performance cruiser! You will find a proper navigation station, retractable saloon table, large open galley that works on either tack, two freezer/fridge drawer systems.... --- ## Buying Your First Boat URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/buying-your-first-boat/ So, you’ve been thinking about becoming a boat owner. It’s not hard to understand why you’d want to buy a boat. There are very few activities that rival a day out on the water, whether you’re sailing, fishing, or just taking a leisurely afternoon cruise. But with that being said, it’s important to understand the process of buying your first boat, especially if you’re looking at boats that have previously been owned by another private party. If you’re considering buying your first boat from any  saltwater port, here are some things to think about Finances It’s no secret that boats and yachts can get expensive, especially when you’re looking at newer vessels. Because of this, it is a very common practice to purchase used boats. So how do you pay for a used boat? Let’s get the easy option out of the way. If you have the cash, you can buy any boat built in any year. But what if you don’t have the cash on hand?... --- ## CALIFORNIA YACHT SALES AND COVID-19 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/california-yacht-sales-and-covid-19/ Attention: Due to COVID-19, we are asking for all customers to call ahead to make an appointment to view boats. To schedule an appointment, please call us at 619 295 9669 or email info@californiayachtsales.com We  understand and appreciate the concern for everybody's health and safety during this time. We are encouraging all customers to set up a virtual showing  via FaceTime or  WhatsApp with one of our agents . Please simply reach out to set up a date and time and we'll happily walk you through any listing, showing you exactly what you'd like to see.  We also have video walkthroughs of nearly every current listing!  Thank you for understanding and we look forward to working with you! California Yacht Sales Crew --- ## Cal Sailboats Carry On Because of Their Quality URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/cal-sailboats-carry-on-because-of-their-quality/ The performance oriented sailboats built by Cal Yachts truly embody the golden age of California sailing history. Founded by Jack Jensen in Costa Mesa in 1956, Cal Yachts was a pioneer in all-fiberglass boat building. With this new type of construction, Cal’s oceangoing yachts were fast. They were also among the first ocean-going sailboats affordable to middle-class buyers. Jensen’s secret to keeping costs down was his open air construction method. He built what were called “backyard boats” outside, in an open field under the perfect Southern California sun. Cal Yachts produced nearly 18,000 sailboats over the course of more than twenty years and many of the existing fleet remain active in racing and cruising today. The company’s most renowned model is the Cal 40, a comfortable, ultra-light racer. The sailboat was first conceived by legendary ocean racer George Griffith who sketched his dream boat on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1962.... --- ## Buying and Selling Boats During COVID-19 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/buying-and-selling-boats-during-covid-19/ In case you hadn’t heard, COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) has changed the way we live our day to day lives. It’s effects have rippled throughout the world and throughout the economy, and the boating industry is no different. But is it possible to buy or sell a boat during this crisis? Is it even safe to do so? The simple answer is YES, but steps must be taken to protect the health of everyone involved. With summer fast approaching, here are some steps we can all take to be safe but have fun getting back on the water. At California Yacht Sales, we recognized the seriousness of the situation as things began to unfold in late February and March. We closed our doors and moved to an appointment only model that removed the need to have anybody in our office. Indeed that became unnecessary anyway as the marina was a ghost town once the official shelter-in-place order was in effect. But nevertheless, we still received calls from folks wanting to explore buying a boat .... --- ## Buy a Boat for Coastal Sport Fishing URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/buy-a-boat-for-coastal-sport-fishing/ You've fished from the beach. You've fished from the pier. You've fished from a party boat. You followed all of our suggestions and even went fishing with a friend on their boat several times. The decision to buy your own powerboat for fishing has been made... now what? Perhaps the best piece of advice we ever heard is, "don't go looking for an end-all boat." Chances are, you will buy your first coastal sport fishing boat and sell it to buy another. So, instead of looking for that end-all, find out what is on the market right now. A broker can help steer you away from potential trouble and into something you can afford and enjoy this year! The key is to find a good deal in a vallant attempt to buy low and sell high later. First things first... how much can you afford? It can be challenging to get a loan for a used boat. But there are several creative ways of going about this and a broker knows them all!... --- ## Californian Lives On and On in its' Name State URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/californian-lives-on-and-on-in-its-name-state/ Way back in the 1970s trawler yachts were known for several things: they were roomy and comfortable, decidedly seakindly, and fuel efficient. Trawlers were also seen as maddeningly slow when compared to sport fishers and other powerboats, they were expensive, and they were all built overseas. However, these views were magnificently shattered by Jule Marshall and Myrna Elliott, partners who founded the highly regarded sailboat manufacturer Ericson Yachts and who went on to create Californian Yachts in 1977. Californian 34 diesel cruisers filled a niche previously unoccupied. With 238 produced between 1977 and 1984, Californian 34s were faster and cheaper than their Asian counterparts and they were built tough in the good old USA. Jule designed the hulls and superstructures while Myrna designed the interiors. The results were impressive. With more horsepower and a semi-displacement hull, Californian 34s have less roll, more lift, and higher speeds than their competitors.... --- ## Carver 41 Cockpit Motor Yacht URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/carver-41-cockpit-motor-yacht/ The ability to get away from the daily grind out on the open water is dream come true for yacht owners. But sometimes after a few days afloat with friends and family, finding a new anchorage turn out to be less important than finding some personal space away from spouses, friends, and family. And that’s where the designers of Carver 41 CMY have excelled. The CMY provides privacy when it’s needed and promotes togetherness when it is wanted. Carver celebrated its sixtieth anniversary last year and luxury, spaciousness, and open interiors have been company watchwords since the beginning. The 41 CMY is the essence of the Carver paradigm. At anchor, tied to the dock, or underway, the 41 CMY is rife with potential. If this sounds like a place you want your dreams to come true you can own a piece of Carver yacht history today. California Yacht Sales in San Diego is proud to offer a 2008 Carver 41 CMY that shows like new.... --- ## Carver Offers Five Decades of Experience URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/carver-offers-five-decades-of-experience/ Like many of the world’s great businesses, Carver Yachts began with humble origins and big dreams. Hobbyists Charles Carter and George Verhagen began crafting mahogany-planked, high-speed runabouts in a Milwaukee garage in 1954. As word of their artistry spread, Carter and Verhagen were showered with requests from local boaters eager to obtain one of their hand-crafted vessels. The two men combined the first three letters of their last names and Carver Yachts was born. The company added cabin cruisers to their line in the 1960s and switched to fiberglass in the 1970s. By the 1980s, Carver’s reputation for elegant luxury motor yachts had spread far beyond the Great Lakes region. The Carver 350 aft cabin yacht was introduced in the 1990s. The design, which allows spacious accommodations and light, airy interiors, further elevated the company’s reputation.... --- ## Catalina 40 is Ready to Race and Cruise URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/catalina-40-is-ready-to-race-and-cruise/ In 1969 a new home cost around $28,000, a gallon of gas was 35 cents, and the average American earned $8,400. And in July 1969, Frank Butler founded Catalina Yachts in North Hollywood and built his first sailboat, the Catalina 22. His dream was to build 100 yachts if all went well. In 1974, the trend-setting Catalina 30 was introduced and the design was an instant success and the sailboat won its class in the Newport to Ensenada Race. By 1975, Frank had far exceeded his initial goal when hull number 5,000 of the Catalina 22 was completed. In 1980, the 22 was named the “trailerable boat of the decade” by SAIL magazine. In 2015, Frank is still following his original business plan, building excellent boats of great value. Catalina has always listened closely to its customers and merged their suggestions with time-tested features and new ideas. The result has been a long line of award-winning yachts with great resale value.... --- ## Catalina Yachts Abound in San Diego URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/catalina-yachts-abound-in-san-diego/ Frank Butler founded Catalina Yachts in 1970 with the goal of building brilliant boats at a great price. With the initial goal of making 100 sailboats, Frank succeeded beyond all expectations, completing hull number 5,000 within five years. By 1980, Catalina sailboats were winning awards, winning races, and winning the eternal loyalty of customers. The list of endeavors undertaken by Catalina sailors is long and prestigious. In 1982, Patrick Childress singlehandedly circumnavigated the globe in a Catalina 27. In 1987, singlehanded sailor Shane St. Clair sailed his Capri 18 from Oxnard, California to Hawaii in 28 days. In 1988 Alison Jolly becomes the first woman to skipper in the Olympics; she won a gold medal with her Coronado 15. Catalina sailboats have also won numerous awards. In 1996, the Catalina 28 Mark II was named  Cruising World’s  “Boat of the Year.” In 1997 the Catalina 380 won  Cruising World’s  Mid-Size Cruising “Boat of the Year” award.... --- ## Com-Pac 23/3 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-23-3/ # The CP 23 Pilothouse ## The true delight of this boat is the brightness and view while in the pilothouse. • The brand-new trailerable cruiser CP 23 Pilothouse offers a revolutionary combination of trailerability, cruisability, and livability. The CP 23 Pilothouse is designed with numerous well-thought-out features and Com-Pac's legendary attention to detail: • Steering from inside the pilothouse during inclement weather, in addition to tiller steering in the aft cockpit • Excellent natural light and visibility from inside the pilot house while under way or at anchor • Abundant storage space, including 2 hanging lockers • Draft of only 2'3" • Twin cylinder freshwater-cooled diesel engine • Dinette that converts to a berth • Roomy v-berth • Galley and enclosed head • Mast is mounted in a tabernacle that allows it to be folded down for trailering • Stainless steel handrails on deck (optional teak handrails... --- ## Com-Pac 27/3 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-27-3/ # The Com-Pac 27/3 ## Her predictability assures safe passages as much as her obedient behavior assures performance • Amid a sea of similar yachts emerges our Com-Pac 27/3. From conception to launching rarely has a yacht come together as well as our Com-Pac 27/3. Bob Johnson, N.A., created on paper just what we asked for — no surprises, and we are pleased. You will be pleased as well. Built in traditional Hutchins style with stainless ports, stainless deck hardware, and extensive teak, she will delight the eye of experienced and beginning sailors. • The Com-Pac 27/3 is fast. She tracks straight, maneuvers tightly, and swiftly accelerates before a puff. Her balanced ends offer agile performance even in light air. She turns within her own length and motors as well as she sails. • The 6' 10" cockpit with port and starboard seat lockers also has wet storage under a contoured helmsman’s seat.... --- ## Com-Pac 35 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-35/ As we are the Com-Pac dealers for the west coast of the USA I have had the good fortune to have sailed about all of the Hutchin's models. Well built boat they all are. This Com-Pac 35, " Wafers Whisper "  is in better condition than when we sold her as a new boat some years ago. The current (and first) owners have upgraded her significantly, new Garmin electronics, new canvas (lot's of it), completely reupholstered the entire interior, Gori folding prop and more. When we had her in inventory I sailed her to and from San Francisco a couple of times, to and from LA and the Channel Islands. She was a lot of fun to sail. Designed by Charley Morgan the Com-Pac 35 is shoal-draft, stable, seakindly and fast.  Performance is achieved by combining generous sail plan, moderate displacement, long waterline, generous beam, high ballast / displacement-ratio and the redeeming benefits of shoal-draft Scheel Keel.... --- ## Com-Pac Eclipse URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-eclipse/ # The Com-Pac Eclipse ## The Eclipse's unique styling is a modern approach to traditional appearance • Designed for ease of trailering and of set up with the  Mastendr™  System. This new sloop from Hutchins has been designed with shallow 18" draft board up and 62" board down. • The plum shallow entry bow allows this sloop to guide thru the roughest of sea with comfort. The cabin house is extended outboard giving interior space that is unbelievable for extended cruising. The transom is clutter free to provide easy boarding and the most convenient access to your outboard motor. • You will find this “New Style” Sloop from Com-Pac will be fun and exciting to sail and cruise. --- ## Com-Pac Horizon Cat Diesel URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-horizon-cat-diesel/ # Com-Pac Horizon Cat Diesel Trailerable light cruiser • The Horizon Cat is a classic boat for the diehard traditional sailor - a real Cape Cod cat with a shallow fin keel for added stability and windward performance. A high-aspect kick-up rudder is incorporated for convenience and extremely light helm. Quick, nimble, and comfortable, the Horizon Cat has a large cockpit and extensive accommodations. In addition. the exclusive Mastendr mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience. One person can raise the mast, launch the boat, and be under sail in about 5 minutes. The same system is used on the Com-Pac Sun Cat, and photos of it are on that page. --- ## Defever Trawlers Pack Alot of Value These Days URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/defever-trawlers-pack-alot-of-value-these-days/ If you want a pleasure boat designed for comfort and long-range cruising you want a trawler. Known as cruising trawlers, trawler yachts, recreational trawlers, and slow trawlers, these powerboats travel at low speeds—7 to 10 knots—but are highly efficient. Trawlers have a long fuel range of 1,500 to 3,000 miles. Defever builds some of the most eminent trawler yachts in the United States. They were brought to life by Arthur Defever who began his career designing commercial tuna clippers for the San Diego fleet. Defever’s vessels were made to be highly reliable and seaworthy. They had to be; they traveled long distances and stayed away from port for weeks at a time. Defever began designing seaworthy powerboats in the early 1960s, duplicating design features from his tuna clippers include the high bow, raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, long keels, and weight and stability. Defever made his trawlers for cruising the West Coast from Mexico to California and up to Alaska.... --- ## Com-Pac Sun Cat Dayliner URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-sun-cat-dayliner/ # The Com-Pac Sun Cat Daysailer ## A New Breed of Cat Boat • The Sun Cat Daysailer is a delightful variation of the  Sun Cat . With its enormous cockpit the wrap-around seating can accommodate a small party. There is plenty of easily accessible storage space, and lots of room to stretch out and enjoy the ride. • The Sun Cat Daysailer boasts all of the great performance features, trailerability and same good looks as the Sun Cat. The Mastendr™ Quick Rig Sailing System is standard equipment on the Sun Cat Daysailer as it is on all of our catboats. • Take the neighbors and the kids in this classically styled boat which is adapted especially for fun days on the water. --- ## Com-Pac Sun Cat/2 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-sun-cat-2/ # The Com-Pac Sun Cat ## A New Breed of Cat Boat • Clark Mills wanted to design a shoal daysailer that would rig and sail easily, quickly, and comfortably — as well as accommodate his family and friends. The Sun Cat was designed as an easily driven, roomy day boat and overnighter with a shoal draft to gunk hole along coasts and in harbors not accessible to more burdensome yachts. • Outfitted with the  Mastendr™  quick rig sailing system and stainless steel centerboard with fiberglass trunk, the Sun Cat will provide convenient trailering and maintenance-free enjoyment. • Individuals who appreciate timeless design and quality fabrication, who wish to explore coastal waters and quiet creeks, and who demand value from a yacht, will warmly relate to the "new tradition" that the Sun Cat brings. --- ## Com-Pac Legacy URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-legacy/ # The Com-Pac Legacy ## All the convenience of our cat boats in a sloop-rigged yacht • The Legacy is for the sailor who is looking for a smaller initial investment and economy in all other factors such as maintenance, trailering fuel consumption, and berthing or storage. It is still built with Com-Pac Yacht's quality and attention to detail. This is an opportunity to own the best without the expense. • The Legacy features the BoomTendr™ Quick Rig Sailing System. The boom and sail never leave the mast. Simply unsnap the mainsheet and fold the boom up to the mast, then fold everything down for trailering. This small yacht can be towed behind the smallest of automobiles and fits into a standard garage without any modification. • There is room inside for two adults to sit or sleep. There is plenty of storage space and even a place for a porta-potty. The sliding companionway hatch and forward opening hatch provide plenty of ventilation.... --- ## Com-Pac Horizon Cat Outboard URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-horizon-cat-outboard/ ## A New Breed of Cat Boat • The Horizon Cat is a classic boat for the diehard traditional sailor — a real Cape Cod cat with a shallow fin keel for added stability and windward performance. • A high-aspect kick-up rudder is incorporated for convenience and extremely light helm. Quick, nimble, and comfortable, the Horizon Cat has a large cockpit and extensive accommodations. • In addition, the exclusive  Mastendr™  mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience. --- ## Com-Pac Picnic Cat URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/com-pac-picnic-cat/ # Com-Pac Picnic Cat ## The answer to the trailer-sailor's lament: "I love sailing, but I hate setting up..." The Picnic Cat is from the drawing board of Clark Mills, designer of our Sun Cat, 23/IV, and former Com-Pac 16, and well known also as the designer of the Optimist Pram and the Windmill One Design. Unlike her sister Com-Pacs the Picnic Cat has a centreboard rather than a keel. With her centerboard up, the Picnic Cat is beachable. Her broad hull form and the low center-of-effort of her gaff-rigged sail make her very stable. And her huge self-bailing cockpit and ample stowage offer unsurpassed comfort in a small, easily handled package. She's built of solid, hand-laid glass, with aluminum spars and stainless centerboard. In addition, the exclusive  Mastendr™  mast raising system revolutionizes the trailer-boating experience. --- ## Dock and Dine San Diego URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/dock-and-dine-san-diego/ There are many great places you can dine out in the world.  Many are found in some of the world’s biggest cities, including Rome, Venice, and New York City.  Another exquisite dining experience revolves around Big Bay, San Diego. With more than 70 waterfront restaurants, Big Bay features a dining experience few other regions can match.  Many of the restaurants are specifically set up for people arriving on their boats. The entire waterfront is nearly 34 miles long and has seven distinct districts.  Each district adds something a little different to the mix.  No matter what type of taste or budget you have, you’ll be sure to find something that works for everyone when you stop by Big Bay. You can find almost any dining experience you can imagine.  Many of the restaurants have won notable awards, so you’ll never have to worry about quality. And besides the high-quality dining experiences available, there are also many different available events.... --- ## Doug Peterson Sailboats Still Performing! URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/doug-peterson-sailboats-still-performing/ Doug Peterson is a sailboat designer whose name is synonymous with innovation in the world of racing and cruising yachts. Since the mid-1970s, Peterson’s yachts such as  Scarlet O’Hara, Eclips, Cheetah,  and the legendary  Williwas  have cut a winning swath through the world of offshore racing. In 1976 Peterson sat down and designed the Peterson 34, a racer-cruiser. Peterson said the 34 was built “to deliver about eight people quickly and safely from point A to point B (such as Newport to Bermuda).” Modesty aside, the Peterson 34 has an excellent reputation for windward sailing performance in both light and heavy air. Her fine bow slices through the waves so she does not pound. And thanks to the advanced construction techniques of the era the solid hulls of the Peterson 34s are extremely strong and built to take it in any sea. The Peterson 34 performes so well on the race course that the boat’s cruiser capabilities are often overlooked.... --- ## Ericson Sailboats Are Iconic California Cruisers URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/ericson-sailboats-are-iconic-california-cruisers/ Ericson is a storied pioneer of fiberglass sailing yachts w ith California roots. From the company’s founding in Costa Mesa 1963, through the late 1980s, Ericson produced thousands of sailboats. Although a few Ericson boats were designed as pure racers or cruisers, most were ideal racer-cruisers designed by Bruce King. One of the King’s premier designs, the Ericson 30, was first produced in 1966. The E30 has classic hull and cabin lines, following the design criteria of the Cruising Club of America. The hull of the E30 is solid fiberglass and the deck balsa-cored. The yacht’s high bow, sheer, and balanced overhangs are complemented by teak toerails. Wide side decks make it easy to move forward inside the shrouds. Below, the E30 offers plenty of headroom in a wood interior with bulkheads bonded to the hull. A one-piece fiberglass headliner brightens the cabin and provides structural support.... --- ## Get to Know the Island Packet 349 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/get-to-know-the-island-packet-349/ The new Island Packet 349 has just been named "Boat of the Year" in two categories by Cruising World Magazine! The new sailboat bows to the traditions of a great boatbuilder while offering new boat buyers the latest in design-build technology. The new model represents 40 years of continual innovation and evolution in cruising yachts. Perhaps, the biggest key to this design is the full foil keel which you won't find in any other brand this size. What it affords is safety and stability when making passages. Unlike other yachts in this range, the integral keel and hull structure provides a worry free platform for sailors. Throughout, instead of plywood, the builder has used Coosa board which is a foam-fiberglass composite that is stronger and lighter! The standard sail plan is called a "solent" style sloop rig. The 90 percent jib is fitted with a Hoyt boom that acts like a vang for the jib as well as making it very easy to handle from the cockpit.... --- ## Hershine Offers Quality Through and Through URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/hershine-offers-quality-through-and-through/ Hershine Yachts delivered its first trawler in 1977 and the Taiwan-based company has built over 1250 yachts in the past 36 years. That kind of experience has made Hershines some of the most popular trawlers in the world. One of the company’s most popular trawlers, the Hershine 37’0”, is as economical as it is seakindly. The Hershine 37 has a distinguishing flared bow that makes it instantly recognizable. Heavily built with a cruising speed of 7 knots the Hershine shines as a superlative cruiser that takes it easy on the diesel. Trawlers traditionally cater to the live-aboard lifestyle, offering the comforts of home for less than the price of a condo. At a time when 37-foot trawlers are selling for close to $350,000, you can own a  classic 1981 Hershine  for $59,000. Available from the knowledgeable folks at California Yacht Sales on Harbor Island in San Diego, this outstanding aft cabin trawler doubles as a cruiser and liveaboard.... --- ## Hunter Marine Becomes Marlow- Yachts URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/hunter-marine-becomes-marlow-hunter-yachts/ In 2013, Hunter Yachts is celebrating its 40 th  birthday with a new vision and a new owner. Founded in 1973 by Warren Luhrs, a fourth-generation boat builder, Hunter Marine was purchased in 2012 by David Marlow who stated, “I believe I have bought the best boat company in America. One with a strong brand and great reputation.” Now known as, Marlow-Hunter, proving life begins at 40. Their new models meld innovate technology and sturdy construction with classic designs befitting the company’s legacy. Marlow-Hunter has long produced quality sailboat and sailing yachts at an affordable price for blue water sailors, coastline cruisers, and small-boat aficionados. The Fiberglass Hunter 22 is the ultimate trailerable daysailer with a large cockpit which accommodates six. The updated Hunter 33 was named Compact Cruiser of the Year in 2012, lauded for its signature window line and extended cockpit.... --- ## Island Packet 495 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/island-packet-495/ With the introduction of the new 495 aft-deck cutter, the 485 which has been produced since 2002 is officially retired. When many sailors think of Island Packet, they are thinking about this signature center cockpit design. Thats because having a center cockpit creates a larger stern stateroom. It also changes the deck layout for which many sailing couples feel more confident in handling this size yacht from a more forward position than a stern cockpit model. Instead of arguing about it, Island Packet made the decision to offer both the 490 as a stern cockpit and this 495 model at a center cockpit. Having a center cockpit creates an even larger aft deck area that is great for sunbathing or storing your gear. Like the 490, the stern features a transom platform for easy stern boarding to the boat. Unlike other current yacht builders in this category, you will also find wide recessed sidedecks and foredeck with protective bulwarks instead of "toe rails.... --- ## Island Packet 490 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/island-packet-490/ The new Island Packet 490 picks up where the 460 left off; which was winning awards! 10 years ago the 460 won the "Domestic Boat of the Year" from Cruising World magazine. Thats because both were designed by Bob Johnson, who started Island Packet brand of sailing yachts over 40 years ago, now. Just like the 460, the 490 is an aft-cockpit model that features an aft deck area that is perfrect for sunbathing. For the more pragmatic, it is also an excellent space for on-deck stowage. The Florida boat builder has now made well over 2300 in those years, creating a cult of followers in its wake! One of the main reasons Island Packet has the kind of fans that they have is because of their design philosophy which begins with the Full Foil Keel™ that also protects the prop and rudder while providing a very stable and seakindly motion, offshore.... --- ## Island Packet 45 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/island-packet-45/ In 1996  Cruising World  scrutinized 32 yachts before awarding the coveted Best Overall Boat of the Year to the Island Packet 45. Nearly 20 years and 2,200 yachts later the Island Packet remains one of the best sailboats on the water. Built in Largo, Florida, Island Packet yachts are known for innovation, excellence, quality, and performance. 1996 Island Packet "Rocket Girl" Island Packet CEO Bob Johnson has been fascinated with yachts for decades—Bob got his first subscription to  Yachting  magazine when he was only eight years old. After graduating MIT with a master’s degree in naval architecture, Bob designed missiles for a while before founding Island Packet in 1979. Since that time, Island Packet has become a worldwide benchmark for cruising sailboats. If you’ve been dreaming of owning an Island Packet 45 designed for extended cruising as well as opulent living California Yacht Sales is proud to offer  Rocket Girl.... --- ## Island Packet 379 Features Decades of Refinement URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/island-packet-379-features-decades-of-refinement/ Following decades of refinement, the newly updated Island Packet 379 is an ideal size for a cruising couple as well as a family weekender. The cutter rig with self-tending staysail is well balanced and provides the added power in lighter winds. A solent rig is also offered. What sets this yacht apart from others in its' category include the geared steering system and a full foil keel which combine to create a stable and delightful sailing motion. Sailor safety is paramount in the design offering wide side decks, well placed hand rails and a recessed foredeck with protective bulwarks. The yacht is outfitted with a large stainless steel bow rail and double life lines attached to 1 1/4 inch stanchions that include quick release stern and side gates. The cockpit is oversized comparatively as well. The stern rails wrap around with integrated seats and there is a large sugar scoop transom and steps with handholds for easy boarding from the water.... --- ## Iconic Bayliner Powerboats URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/iconic-bayliner-powerboats/ Bayliner was established in 1957 by Orin Edson. Since its inception, the company has created legions of loyal owners who have helped Bayliner become the world’s largest maker of recreational boats. With a history of leadership in the boating industry and incomparable quality, Bayliner’s versatile lineup appeals to seasoned boaters and newcomers alike. The 175 Bowrider has been the world’s bestselling boat for the past ten years.  Boating  calls the 175 a “workhorse that offers massive stowage, room for a reunion of relatives, pulling power for boarders, tubers, or skiers, and great performance.” At the other end of the dock, the twin-engine 335 Cruiser offers comfort and privacy for six people overnight. And all at a price $20,000 to $50,000 less than its competitors! Whatever your style, Bayliner boats are designed with simplicity and safety in mind.... --- ## Navigator Stands Proud as a California Power Yacht URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/navigator-stands-proud-as-a-california-power-yacht/ As one of the largest builders of production pilothouse motorboats in the world, Navigator Yachts has been setting the standard for luxury yachts since 1988. The company’s history reaches way back to 1966 when company founder Jule Marshall started the Marshall Boat Company in Santa Ana, California. Marshall Boat became California Yachts, a West Coast company that relied on American ingenuity and know-how to develop a solid line with reasonable prices in a market dominated by Taiwanese imports. After Jules sold California Yachts in 1987, he founded Navigator with his two sons, Steven and Gil, in Perris, California. Since that time Navigator has constructed over one thousand 45- to 68-foot semicustom, long-range pilothouse yachts.... --- ## My Baby Blue Baluga URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/my-baby-blue-baluga/ Greetings -   My name is Baby Baluga . I’m a  48 Pacifica  Pilothouse  and I wanted to tell you a bit about myself. Have a seat here on my back deck and relax while you soak up some sunshine. Feel the gentle breeze of the soft ocean air and taste the hint of salt on the tip of your tongue. Take in the aroma of the fresh catch of the day sizzling in garlic and lime on my lower aft deck barb-a-cue. Relax and breathe while I tell you the tales of my life.   Yes, I have traveled the seas both fishing and cruising and have plied the coasts of Mexico and for months enjoyed the traits and fascinations of  it’s  culture.   As you step aboard me, the legend of  Pacificas  comes alive. Safe and ruggedly built, a reputation for quality, dependability and sea-worthiness has been earned by serious owners since production began and we became one of the most popular boats ever among west coast anglers and cruisers.... --- ## Meridian Yachts Exude Quality Craftsmanship URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/meridian-yachts-exude-quality-craftsmanship/ The name Meridian Yachts has been synonymous with livability, maneuverability, and durability since the brand was launched by Brunswick Boat Group in 2002. Today Meridian holds the crown as the most popular bridge boat brand in the USA. Built in Knoxville, Tennessee, Meridian—together with its cruising Brunswick cousin Sea Ray—outsold the next nine boat brands combined during the past 6 years. And little wonder. When it comes to design expertise, cruising quality, liveaboard comfort, and exceptional value, Meridian Yachts leave competitors bobbing their wake. Every aspect of a Meridian Yacht is meticulously tested and retested before it leaves the factory to ensure the mechanical, electrical, and power systems meet the company’s rigorous standards. Meridian 341, 391 and 441 Sedans are equipped with the proprietary Integrated Vessel Control (IVC) system which ensures unmatched maneuverability and single-handed operation when docking and negotiating tight quarters.... --- ## Mainship Motor Yachts URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/mainship-motor-yachts/ Mainship Trawlers began life as a part of the Luhrs Group with production based in Florida. They also produced the Silverton, Hunter, and Luhrs brands of boats. The company sold recently, is now a part of the Marlow-Hunter group and is actively producing five different models, the 355 and 389 Pilot and the 395, the 414 and the 479 trawlers. To gauge how successful the Mainship brand is one need only go to the brokerage boat market where one will find some 570 Mainship boats currently for sale, ranging from the 48’ Mainship 430 cruiser and the 48’ Pilot Downeast to the 30’ diesel driven Pilot. Whether fishing or cruising, these boats are economical to run and provide a comfortable ride. Models include the Sedan, the Rum Runner, Trawlers, Aft Cabin Motor Yachts and the Convertible. The 34 Mainship built in 1998,  "Beach House"  that we have for sale in San Diego provides loads of living space for a yacht in this size.... --- ## Island Packet New Flagship 525 URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/island-packet-new-flagship-525/ Island Packet is one of the longest running, American-made, sailboat manufacturers. It all began in 1978 when naval architect and yacht designer, Bob Johnson, left Endeavor Yachts to build boats of his own design. He began with the Lightfoot 21 and by the next year had purchased molds from a defunct company to create a 26 foot cruising boat he named, Island Packet. Several decades and thousands of Island Packet's built, later, Bob and his team are introducing the 520/525; the largest cruising yacht the company has ever made. The 520 is a stern cockpit model while the 525 is a center cockpit. Prior to this new model introduction, the largest Island Packet, the 485 (replaced by 490/495) is about 4 feet shorter than the all-new model. The length was added at the stern to provide more waterline for speed and more storage for long passages.... --- ## Maxum Powerboats Represent Good Value! URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/maxum-powerboats-represent-good-value/ With its broad versatile lineup, Bayliner is the great granddaddy of American powerboat manufacturers. Founded in 1957 by Orin Edson in Pipestone Minnesota the company’s 300 employees began constructing Maxum runabouts in the 1970s. In the early 1990s, production of sport cruisers and yachts was centered in Bayliner’s second factory, a 140,000 square foot facility in Salisbury, Maryland. Maxums were designed to exacting standards by the some of the most skilled boat engineers and naval architects in the world. These designers pioneered the use of state-of-the-art Marine Unigraphics CAD software to create the sleekest, most technologically advanced boat hulls in the industry. The company’s dedication to innovation and exceptional performance resulted in the Maxum Integrated Hull System which enhances acceleration, stability, safety, and comfort. Maxum power boats are powered by the industry’s number one engine brand.... --- ## POD Drives vs Dock-On-Command (DOC URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/pod-drives-vs-dock-on-command-doc/ Meridian's "Dock on Command" vs. Pod Drives  Pod drives have transformed the docking experience, allowing even novice boaters to navigate tight spots with ease. Thanks to their advanced joystick controls and precise maneuverability, pod drives have made docking a breeze, offering the kind of control that feels intuitive and effortless. However, these advantages come with a trade-off: high maintenance costs. Pod drives, while innovative, are complex systems that require ongoing upkeep, and their underwater components can be costly to service or replace.  Before pod drives came onto the scene, Meridian’s "Dock on Command" (DOC) system led the way in simplifying docking. While it may not have the same level of sophistication as pod drives, this earlier technology offers a straightforward, reliable alternative with a key advantage: reduced maintenance costs.... --- ## Quality Found in Cruisers Yachts URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/quality-found-in-cruisers-yachts/ Cruisers Yachts can trace its legacy back to 1904 when Thompson Brothers Boat Manufacturing was founded in the small northern Wisconsin town of Peshtigo. By the 1950s, the second generation of Thompson boat builders, brothers Bob and Ted, were crafting wood lapstrake outboard cabin cruisers in Oconto, Wisconsin. In 1956, the high-quality cabin cruisers bore the Cruisers badge and the company was building 60 boats per week. Fast forward ahead to the 1990s, when Cruisers Inc. was purchased by entrepreneur K.C. Stock, an Oconto native who changed the company name to Cruisers Yachts. The company expanded its line to include express cruiser and flybridge style yachts. Today, the company maintains it ties to Oconto where over 450 people are employed meeting the high demand for Cruisers’ midsize to luxury pleasure yachts. The popularity of Cruiser Yachts can be traced to a company philosophy which places quality and customer satisfaction before sales and profits.... --- ## Ready to Race or Cruise Fast! URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/ready-to-race-or-cruise-fast/ In 1975 Rod Johnstone was a salesman with a vision. While working as an ad rep for a sailing trade magazine Rod dreamed of building the 24-foot sailboat he had been designing since he completed the Westlawn School of Yacht Design course in the 1960s. In 1976, with only $400, Rod cobbled together enough fiberglass, wood, and rigging to build the Ragtime in his Stonington, Connecticut garage. Once Rod put the Ragtime in the water, he knew his design was special; sailing with an all-family crew, the Ragtime left every other sailboat in its wake. Soon Rod’s brother Bob was brought into the mix and with a $20,000 start-up investment the Johnstone brothers launched J/Boats. In 1977, they sold more than 250 J/24s. Today there are more than 5,400 J/24’s sailing the seas and the boats are still considered the gold standard for modern one-design keelboats.... --- ## Sharing Dreams URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/sharing-dreams/ Notre Reve has taken us on wonderful adventures. She has been our home for 5 years and kept us safe on the water from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and across the Pacific Ocean to French Polynesia and back again. We spent 2 years in Mexico sailing up and down the coast of Baja California from Ensenadas to La Paz, Loreto, Bahia Los Angeles over to mainland Mexico, San Carlos, Guymas, Mazatlan and more. We visited many of the uninhabited islands and found refuge in isolated coves. We loved Mexico, the food, the people, the nature. We had amazing wildlife encounters there: Hundreds of dolphins feeding and performing acrobatics, and manta-rays in large formations. We swam with whale sharks right around our boat and saw humpback whales on several occasions. And of course the bird life is also exceptional: Blue-footed boobies doing their mating dance and Frigate birds raising their young up close.... --- ## Should I Buy a Power Boat or a Sail Boat URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/should-i-buy-a-power-boat-or-a-sail-boat/ It happens all the time. You might be just walking your dog down by the beach and a boat goes by. The people are having fun and you find yourself longing to be on the water too! This scenario plays itself out, over and over, every day, here, there and everywhere; at the ocean or down at the lake. There are people having fun on the water and those that are not, wishing that they were! If you have some spare cash or a good line of credit that is really all it takes to become a boater. Now the question turns to power boat or sailboat. Power Boats: Motorboats provide a fairly easy entry into the sport of boating. It takes very little training to become a power boater. If you are willing to be prudent and practice some maneuvers like docking, picking up a mooring or deploying the anchor you are half way there. In a weekend you can become fairly proficient with a motor boat. If all you are trying to do is get on the water you are there!... --- ## The Island Packet URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/the-island-packet/ Island Packet's flagship sailing yacht reminds us why a healthy displacement still makes sense today - well balanced off the wind as well as when close-reaching. And for true long-term cruising, the boat carries  a tremendous payload. For 25 years, Island Packet has been highly regarded for building  strong, seaworthy sailboats that are tuned to the cruising sailor's needs. In light air, the 100-horsepower  Yanmar and 300 gallons of fuel gave us confidence to motor sail at 7.5 knots at 3,000 rpm. When the sea breeze had filled in to about 12 knots,  the Island Packet 485 held at about 6 knots on a reach.  In-mast roller furling, well-placed winches (three of which are  electric), and convenient sheeting made sail adjustments easy for the two of us. When we arrived in San Diego pulling into our slip at Harbor Island West Marina, was simple: the optional bow thruster had us backed in without any challenges whatsoever. No dock marks to deal with afterwards, either!... --- ## Two Different Boating Knots URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/two-different-boating-knots/ When you’re out cruising around on your boat and you’re ready to come in to the dock, what can you do?  Don’t throw together some haphazard knot – you might find yourself swimming out to your boat! Instead, try tying one of these different knots: Icicle Hitch In order to tie this knot, you’ll need to the help of a pole.  To begin, wrap the rope around the pole four times, and be sure to work in a motion moving away from the end of the pole.  Leave a loop hanging.  Take the end of the rope in excess of the loop and place it alongside the standing end of the rope.  Pass the loop behind both of the ends and hook it over the pole.  Finally, tighten the knot. Poacher’s Knot This knot is a little easier than most.  First, form a tight bight at the end of the rope.  Loosely wrap the end of the rope around the bight twice, but leave enough room to pass the end of the rope through.  Tuck the end through the two turns, and pull the rope tight.... --- ## The Whales are heading towards San Diego URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/the-whales-are-heading-towards-san-diego/ Looks like we have reports that some large pods of gray whales have been seen around central California.  Moving at about 80-120 miles per day, it won’t be long before they are in SoCal waters, get ready San Diego! Here is some good info on gray whales as well as some etiquette guidelines when sharing the ocean with these amazing creatures. The observance of whales from boats goes back hundreds of years, the only difference is that now man only hunts with a camera, allowing the whales to go on their way after the encounter. Whale watching has spread around the world, the west coast of USA has the Gray, the Humpback and Killer Whales, the east coast has the Baleen, Humpback, the Toothed, the Fin, Minke and the Right Whales, there are Humpbacks off Queensland, Australia and Sperm, Humpback and Orca off New Zealand.... --- ## The Spindrift 52 Motor Yacht URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/the-spindrift-52-motor-yacht/ Founded in 1983, Spindrift is a California-based marine business which initially offered motoryachts ranging up to 58 feet in length. Then as now the Spindrift name is synonymous with remarkable quality at a reasonable price. The motoryachts were built with standard equipment lists that read like a marine catalog. With twin diesels, hand-crafted interiors, and rugged hull construction, Spindrift boasts features you would only expect in a custom-built yacht but at less cost than look-alike production boats. One of the classic Spindrift Cockpit motoryachts is now available from California Yacht Sales. The Christina L is a 1984 Spindrift 52-footer that features a lavish, all-teak interior and a three stateroom layout. With roomy aft and sidedecks and a huge master cabin the Christina L is ready for fishing, cruising, and onboard living. The owners of the Christina L spent more than $75,000 to refurbish this yacht between 2011 and 2013.... --- ## The Catalina Legacy Continues URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/the-catalina-legacy-continues/ Catalina Yachts has long been one of the most successful sailing yacht manufacturers in the world. Now in its thirteenth year of production with over 700 boats sold, the Catalina 42 is one of the most successful 40 plus footers ever built.  "Windemere", the MkII (here at our docks in San Diego) is a good example of her class. The Catalina 42 Two Cabin Pullman model offers the traditional mid-ship placement of the owners stateroom and spacious head forward with stall shower. With a full battened mainsail, Dutchman flaking system, 135% furling genoa and sails cleaned and recently reworked, an electric main halyard reefing winch, Lewmar self tailing primary and secondaries she sails easily and well. The Catalina 42 is a handsome boat that offers solid performance, excellent accommodations and good value for buyers looking for a cruiser or club racer in this size range.... --- ## The Carver Yachts Legacy Continues URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/the-carver-yachts-legacy-continues/ The Carver boat brand has been around longer than most. From its' humble beginnings in a Milwaukee garage, back in 1954, Carver has risen to become one of the most prestigious production-made yachts in America. Long before fiberglass, Charles Carter and George Verhagen were building beautiful mahogany runabouts! These boats were wildly popular through the 1960's. The technology began to change in the 70's with the introduction of fiberglassing techniques. this allowed the entrepreneurs to venture into larger craft, including their cabin cruiser known as the 33 Mariner. New owners took control in the 1980's and also took the Carver brand in a new direction, introducing the aft-cabin style luxury cruising yacht. To date, the largest Carver model to be designed and built is the 57 Voyager Pilothouse, which carries on a long tradition of luxury long range "Voyager" models produced by the company.... --- ## Union Polaris Is Timeless Quality in a Sailing Yacht URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/union-polaris-is-timeless-quality-in-a-sailing-yacht/ Union Polaris yachts are some of the most beautiful sailboats on the water, with timeless lines and classic beauty. Originally conceived in California in the early 1970s by John Edwards, a Long Beach high school teacher, the design was created by world-renowned naval architect Robert H. Perry. Originally conceived as the Hans Christian 34, Edwards stretched the sailboat 2 feet adding a foot in the center and a foot aft of the cockpit. The new design, manufactured by the Union Ship Company in Taipei, was christened the Union 36. The Union 36 is a full keeled, heavy duty cruiser. Perry describes why he settled on the shapely pointed canoe stern: “The canoe stern made a lot of sense because it allowed the designer to stretch out the buttocks and avoid tucking them up until the last possible moment. It pulled a lot of volume aft improved the sailing length, stability, and lazarette volume.... --- ## Wauquiez Quality Found in San Diego! URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/wauquiez-quality-found-in-san-diego/ Beneteau Enjoys a Long Tradition of QualityWauquiez claims their sailboats have a soul and who can quibble? As exotic as they are fashionable, seaworthy as they are luxurious, Wauquiez yachts have been handcrafted in Neuville en Ferrain, France since 1965. Wauquiez is among the few boat makers with its own carpentry shop and the exquisite teak decks are meticulously fitted plank by plank by carpenters trained in Old World craftsmanship. Wauquiez sailboats are true blue water sailing yachts designed for comfort on seas both calm and rough. Bulkheads and cabinetwork are fitted and varnished with rare expertise. Numerous hatches and portholes provide plenty of natural light. The Wauquiez Amphitrite MS 45 is a one-of-a-kind sailboat built to last. While fewer than two dozen of these center cockpit motorsailers were built, you can sail a 1989 Wauquiez 45’0” today at California Yacht Sales in San Diego.... --- ## What Do I Need to Start Fishing the California Coast? URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-start-fishing-the-california-coast/ Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that fishing in America is popular. In any given year, over 45 million of us will cast a line. It is estimated there are at least 2 million people who go fishing in California each year. All you really need to get started is a fishing license (except for public piers) and some equipment. On the coast, you can fish from the shore, usually in the form of surf casting. Another popular pastime is fishing from community fishing piers that get you off the direct coast and into slightly deeper coastal waters. Many others will try their luck on a charter, commonly known in the industry as a "party-boat." These are charters from coastal harbors that are sold by the ticket with rental equipment and short-term licensing available. This type of adventure gets some people hooked themselves! They want to get into more offshore, long range, and near-shore fishing.... --- ## What Should You Look For in a Blue Water Cruising Boat? URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-blue-water-cruising-boat/ You can either buy a new blue water cruising boat or a used one. They both have their pros and cons. Here, we will unravel the possibilities to get you started on your own list of potential cruising boats. The first part of the equation is always budget. You should be looking at purchase price and costs associated, like insurance and equipment upgrades, replacements, redundancies, and other options. Of course, you can't spend all your money on the boat. You are going to need the cruising kitty of funds that will propel you away from your home dock. The next consideration should be accommodation; how many people will be going cruising with you? If you are just a couple, you don't want to buy a boat that requires 3 or 4 crew to sail, right? One thing to keep in mind is that cruising consists of passages and destinations. When it all adds up, the passages will be a small sliver of time.... --- ## Why Should You Use a Broker to Buy or Sell a Boat URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/why-should-you-use-a-broker-to-buy-or-sell-a-boat/ The age old saying, penny wise and pound foolish, comes to mind when considering whether to use a broker to buy a boat. Sure you can do it. You may even get lucky. Selling one is another matter all together. Unless you have unlimited time, selling a boat can be very stressful and time consuming. Your Broker acts like a personal time-saving filter! What is your time worth? Above all, boat brokers have a fiduciary responsibility to their client. Traditionally, the seller pays the sales commission not the buyer. All boats listed on the de facto "MLS" of boats, Yachtworld.com, are listed by brokers. That means, going it alone cuts out the primary way people find boats for sale. Finally, California requires that a broker be licensed, which is an additional safeguard for buyers and sellers. So, with all that said, lets delve in to the specifics of the two very different situations to answer your question: should I use a broker to sell my boat or buy my boat .... --- ## Your Passport to the South Pacific! URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/blog/your-passport-to-the-south-pacific/ Sailing to the South Pacific sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? It was my dream that became a reality and now I am the sailboat that can make your dream come to life! Let me introduce myself. Bella Nave, or Beautiful Ship in Italian, for I am truly a beautiful ship. A favorite design of the renowned naval architect, Robert Perry, I am a Passport 40 , a true world cruising boat. I spent my early years cruising the Pacific North West, enjoying the Canadian waters and in the beautiful San Juan Islands. As lovely as this was, I knew I was destined for more. When the Captain J came aboard and updated my needs, my dream became a reality. With new custom sails from Hasse and Company, a new ROCNA anchor, new Iverson canvas and strataglass dodger, bridge, bimini and custom wingurtains, new custom cushions, solar, and electronics among other things, I was ready! We began our journey sailing down the west coast in the fall of 2017, enjoying the scenic coastline and stops along the way.... --- ## Sample Page URL: https://californiayachtsales.com/sample-page/ This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). 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