New Trawler Owner

[PeterOTampa]

Hi everyone, I am on the verge of purchasing a 85 Chris Craft Catalina 42 that is equipped with twin Detroit Diesel 471's, which makes this boat a trawler. It has a nice layout with double queen size cabins. Does anyone have any experience with these boats? Thanks

[Donna]

Welcome aboard! A lot of good info on here! Good luck with her!

[hfoster]

Originally Posted by PeterOTampa

Hi everyone, I am on the verge of purchasing a 85 Chris Craft Catalina 42 that is equipped with twin Detroit Diesel 471's, which makes this boat a trawler. It has a nice layout with double queen size cabins. Does anyone have any experience with these boats? Thanks

Peter;

Welcome. Cannot give much info, however Chris Craft has a good rep and has been around for a long time. The DD 471 has been around a while as well. I am sure others will chime in that can give you more info.

Best of luck on the purchase.

Cheers

H.

[Lepke]

The 71 Detroit series have been made since before WWII. I've been running them since I was a kid, a long time ago. 471 is still being made for generator and industrial applications. Parts are everywhere. I think they are the most reliable modern marine engine made. No injector pump-no bleeding, no electric requirements to keep running. With proper care and operation, will outlast typical recreational diesels. I have twin 671s in my current boat. One of the reasons I bought it.
Ebay is a good source for spare pumps, etc.

[TigerTom]

Welcome bud and best of luck.