Evolution

Cruisers Evolution

Description

“Evolution”, a 2003 SHOAL DRAFT (4’6”) Catalina 350, is the perfect cruising yacht for the Bahamas and beyond. She is a two-owner boat- the seller has owned her since 2007.  Since then, she has been gently used, with an interior that looks as good as new, and a solid well maintained exterior.  

Her cockpit is incredibly spacious, with a foldout table for happy hour at anchor or dining while underway. The Bimini, connector, and dodger are in great condition with the dodger being only around two years old.  Her large sugar scoop style swim platform is perfect for easy boarding via tender as well as for swimming at anchor.

“Evolution” is a performance cruiser, but you would never know that if you only saw her interior!  With a stunning 6’9” headroom and a centerline queen berth forward there is plenty of comfortable living space. The storage options throughout “Evolution” are well thought out, with every ounce of space utilized to ensure easy provisioning for longer trips, all while not compromising living space.  

WALKTHROUGH

Coming down the companionway, the galley is to Starboard with a newer stove, a 12-volt microwave, double stainless sinks, a fridge/freezer combo, and plenty of storage/counter space.  To port is the navigation center, with a chart table and easy access to the main breaker panel. Aft of the nav station is the aft cabin, with a full-sized berth, standing room, and ample storage.

Moving to the main cabin/salon area there are two settees on either side of the cabin. The dining table is to port. In the photos here, the small table is shown, and the larger one is stored onboard. The starboard settee can be divided into two seats, with a table that folds out in the middle. There is a head just forward to port with incredible space and a luxurious separate shower- something rarely seen on a 35 ft sailboat!

“Evolution’s” inviting master stateroom is forward, with a centerline queen berth that can be accessed on three sides and a large overhead hatch to let in the sea breeze. 

Navigation

·        VHF: Standard Horizon Intrepid with Horizon RAM MIC for helm

·        Autohelm: Raymarine ST5000+ with a linear drive

·        Speed: Raytheon ST60

·        Depth: Raymarine i50

·        Wind: Raymarine ST60 Wind, True/Apparent-Speed/Direction

·        Compass: Richie Powerdamp

Rigging and Sails

·        Charleston Spars anodized aluminum mast and boom

·        Manual Winches: Two Harken 2-speed, self-tailing

·        Electric Winch: One #40 single speed electric

·        Sails: 125% genoa, mainsail

Ground Tackle

·        Anchor: Simpson Lawrence 15 kg stainless steel CQR type anchor with 5/16" chain and 5/8" three-strand nylon line

·        Windlass: 12v. Maxwell 800 vertical windlass with a chain/rope gypsy and capstan

Electrical Systems

D/C:

·        Two Battery Banks

·        Two group 24 Flooded Cell Batteries in acid proof locker

·        Battery Switches: Blue See Rotary

·        Breakers: Twenty-four (24) in the main panel, two (2) by the rotary battery switches, one 100amp breaker for the electric winch next to the battery charger

·        Charging: Main engine/belt driven alternator and a Charles Marine 5000 SP series

A/C:

·        Two Marinco 125v./30amp inlets.

·        Two 30amp shore power cords (one is new), and a 30amp

·        One 2x30amp Y-connector

·        Galvanic Isolator: Professional Mariner ZincSaver II

Propulsion

·        Engine: 4 cylinder Universal, Model: M35 BC – hours unknown but believed to be very low – 617 hours when boat was purchased in 2007- since then boat was on some years sailed to the Abacos, and some cruising in local waters as well.

·        Transmission: ZF Hurth, Model: ZF 15 MA

·        PYI dripless packing gland

Tankage:

·        Diesel: One aluminum fuel tank located under port side of aft cabin berth

·        Water: Two polyplastic freshwater storage tanks, total capacity 77.59 gallons

·        Holding Tank: USCG approved Type III, polyplastic holding tank, 22 gallons

Below Deck Equipment and Systems

·        Air Conditioning: Dometic with an SMXir electronic thermostat and a 10k BTU capacity

·        Television: Main saloon has a 32" Sony Bravia TV and a TracVision receiver. Forward cabin has a 19" Samsung TV and a Sony DVD player

·        Toilet: Raritan 12v. electric toilet

·        Refrigeration: Top loading freezer with a 12v. Adler Barber evaporator plate cooling system and top/front opening refrigerated spill over cold box

·        Microwave: 12-volt Microwave