We’ve owned ‘Joi de Vie’ for 16 years, as the second owners; has only been sailed in fresh water. This is a great family
boat, good for day sailing, weekend sails, or ‘camping out’ for longer periods. Full of features and upgrades. Trailerable.
Now located at Branched Oak Marina, Raymond, NE.
Swing keel, 3’-0” draft (keel up) to 5’-6” draft (keel down)
Four sails: Mainsail, 110 Jib sail, 150 genoa jib, extra mainsail (needs minor repair)
Custom-built trailer with spare tire
Brand new (less than 3 hours runtime) 8HP 4-stroke Mercury outboard motor ($2,400 value) w/ new gas tank
Bottom paint applied 2019
Teak woodwork topsides and interior
‘Pop-top’ provides 6’ headroom, with dodger cover
Plexiglas windowed companionway door, plus teak companionway boards in great shape
Interior features:
‘L’ shape dinette with custom tabletop
Space to sleep six
Upgraded interior custom cushions from Catalina Direct
Carpet replaced 2018
Upgraded curtains
Weems & Plath Gimbaled oil lamp
Nautical bell
Nautical mirror
Custom galley shelving
Pillows
Ice box
Additional equipment:
Gimbaled built-in compass
Lev-o-gage (measures heel angle)
Two whisker poles
Wooden oar
Heavy-duty cable assembly for swing keel replaced 2007 (from Catalina Direct)
Danforth anchor
Swim ladder
Extra tiller
Owner’s Handbook from Catalina Direct
2020 NADA Value Guide for 1979 Catalina 25 Yacht: Average Retail value: $6,440.00.
