The Moment of Zen is a fine vessel for someone learning to sail and is an excellent first boat. It has a generous cockpit and secure cabin that sleeps 2 adults and a child or two.I have removed the V berth cushions and installed a stereo enclosure with 3 drawers and storage for charts. This adds loads of organized storage, but can be easily removed if the V berth is needed.
This boat is small enough to launch on a local lake, but big enough for day sailing on the ocean. For an 18 foot boat, it is very well mannered and comfortable. Having a keel with 425# of ballast makes a big difference.
I can't say enough good things about this boat; I'm moving up to Catalina 25 (Catalina makes a fine boat!) so I need to sell this one.
The boat is located in Derry, NH. I could deliver free within 50-60 miles; longer distance would require gas money & sweet talk.
1988 Catalina Capri 18 Hull #299
LOA - 18' 0"
Draft - 2' 0"
Beam - 7' 7"
Ballast - 425#
Sail Area(std) - 155sq/ft (this boat has a larger jib)
Displacement - 1500#
Mast Height - 23' 2" (plus height of wind vane)
2002 Mercury 4.0hp 2-stroke
Standard size (not long shaft, but I've never heard it cavitate)
1994 custom galvanized trailer
Bearing Buddies
Mounted spare
Heavy duty third wheel for deployed launch on shallow ramps
Equipment List
Battery (2009)
Original mainsail w/ new jiffy reefing line
New main halyard and 2 blocks to run line to cockpit (not installed)
Newer 135% headsail (US Sails) with CDI roller furling
Spinnaker w/ sock (red white & blue, excellent condition)
Tiller Tamer
Tiller Extension
Anchor w/ chain & 180’ of line
4 Fenders (3 large; 1 small) and 3 Dock Lines (2-15'; 1-20')
Cockpit cushions
Original 48qt cooler
Sony AM/FM/CD w/ remote & 2 6” speakers in custom enclosure (2010)
Portable Head
Flares & air horn
Fire Extinguisher (mounted)
Covers (blue): Tiller, Winches, Mainsail, Headsail (part of sail)
Please remove my ad. I sold the boat this weekend.
Derry, New Hampshire
