What HP diesel was standard on the 1987 Catalina 30? I am looking to buy one, and am wondering if the 2 cycle or 3 cycl would be better. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
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Robert Fischer
engine HP
I have an 85 Catalina 27, with a 14 HP (Universal model 18). I believe the 30 had a Universal model 20 (18 HP)
I have an 85 Catalina 27, with a 14 HP (Universal model 18). I believe the 30 had a Universal model 20 (18 HP)
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Joe Luciano
87 Catalina 30
I have an '87 Catalina 30. It has a Universal 25XP engine which is a 3 cylinder. The engine horsepower is nominally 23 HP. I find it to be a very smooth running engine with less vibration and noise than the one or two cylinder models.
I have an '87 Catalina 30. It has a Universal 25XP engine which is a 3 cylinder. The engine horsepower is nominally 23 HP. I find it to be a very smooth running engine with less vibration and noise than the one or two cylinder models.
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Chuck Graser
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Chuck Graser
Universal 25
Columbine, 5153, 1988 model C-30, has fine Universal 25 engine. Good remarks heard from other Universal 25 owners.
Columbine, 5153, 1988 model C-30, has fine Universal 25 engine. Good remarks heard from other Universal 25 owners.
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patrick e. boole
25
my catalina 87 has the model 25. if possible do not settle for less then 3 cylinders. great engine.
my catalina 87 has the model 25. if possible do not settle for less then 3 cylinders. great engine.
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Donald
Universal 18 ... 14 HP
I am looking at the spec sheet for a 1988 Catalina 30, Standard Equipment has the Model 18 with 14 HP. The upgrade is the Model 25 wich is 23 HP. It would be interesting to know how many 87-88 were built with the M 25 and how many had the M 18?
I am looking at the spec sheet for a 1988 Catalina 30, Standard Equipment has the Model 18 with 14 HP. The upgrade is the Model 25 wich is 23 HP. It would be interesting to know how many 87-88 were built with the M 25 and how many had the M 18?
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Steve W
I have the M-18 in a 7,000# 28footer and....
it performs flawlessly. I would love to have the 3 cylinder so we could water ski! anyway, I would reccomend the bigger engine in a Catalina 30. You never read any gripes about having too big an engine in a sailboat. Good Luck
it performs flawlessly. I would love to have the 3 cylinder so we could water ski! anyway, I would reccomend the bigger engine in a Catalina 30. You never read any gripes about having too big an engine in a sailboat. Good Luck
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Roger Noble
M-18 is fine on fresh water
We have an '84 with the M-18, and it's fine for here on the lake, but I would definately want the bigger engine on salt water. We just don't have anything like the seas, the current or the tides you have to contend with on salt water.
We have an '84 with the M-18, and it's fine for here on the lake, but I would definately want the bigger engine on salt water. We just don't have anything like the seas, the current or the tides you have to contend with on salt water.
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Bill Byrd
M-18 - 14 HP in #4732
I have an 87 Catalina 30. It has the M-18 Universal which is rated at 14 HP. I cruise the Tampa Bay area and have found myself at a standstill against the seas. The 23 HP would have been welcomed in those times. But, the fuel consumption in the 14 HP is almost nonexistent. At hull speed, I can get about 22 miles under the keel with a gallon of fuel. I don't know anything about the consumption with the 23 HP, but in the balance, I'm satisfied with the 14. Fair Winds... Bill SV Eagle's Nest
I have an 87 Catalina 30. It has the M-18 Universal which is rated at 14 HP. I cruise the Tampa Bay area and have found myself at a standstill against the seas. The 23 HP would have been welcomed in those times. But, the fuel consumption in the 14 HP is almost nonexistent. At hull speed, I can get about 22 miles under the keel with a gallon of fuel. I don't know anything about the consumption with the 23 HP, but in the balance, I'm satisfied with the 14. Fair Winds... Bill SV Eagle's Nest
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