ROLAND GAEBLER

Olympic Medalist
10 x World Champion
15 x European Champion
6 x Winner Kieler Woche
Multiple ISAF World Cup Winner
Overall Winner Volvo Champions Race 2005
Offshore Worldrecord on Maxi Cat "Playstation" with Steve Fossett
2 x Medal of Honor Fed. Rep. Germany
Over 80+ Championship Titles in 40 years
Inventor of the Sailing Arena and Champions Race (Tornado/49er)
Consultant for Olympic Sailing (race management and media technique)
Member of honor of Norddeutscher Regatta Verein and Kieler Yacht Club
President of honor of Int. Tornado Class Association
Sailor of the year
TV commentator German TV and Eurosport
Keynote Speaker
Management Coach

Roland Gaebler

Strassburger Str. 32

28211 Bremen / Germany

Mobil: +49-172-4543074

Email: teamgaebler@gmail.com

Skype: r. gaebler

www.teamgaebler.de

This extensively upgraded and turnkey Catana 42 Owners Version is now available for sale. Having successfully completed a circumnavigation, it comes with all the toys and gear needed for immediate liveaboard and ocean crossing. I am open to discussing delivery options to most destinations.

Specifications:

• Builder: Catana

• Length: 42 ft

• Beam: 23 ft

• Displacement: 8900kg

• Draft (boards up): 2’7”

• Draft (boards down): 8’8”

• Mast Clearance: 63’11”

• Mast Length: 57’4”

• Hull Material: Composite (Vinylester vacuum bagged sandwich construction with TWARON® Impact Aramid Process)

• Cabins: 3

• Heads: 2

Sails and Rigging:

• Main Sail: Dacron, full batten (2024)

• Jib: Dacron on furling system (2024)

• Code 0: On Evo 20 continuous furling system

• Spinnaker: Symmetrical with sock (2024)

• Mast removed, inspected, and fitted with new sheaves (2022)

• Bowsprit rigging in Dyneema

• All Harken gear

• Mainsail automatic reefing from the cockpit on an electric central winch

• Winches: 7 Harken winches,

• Harken battcar system and track (2019)

• New rigging (2019),

• Trampoline and bowsprit trampoline (2019)

• Dyneema lifelines (2023)

Motors:

• Engines: 2 x 30 hp Volvo Penta D1-30 Saildrives (2014) with 2500 hours

• High output alternators, Balmar regulators

• New Batteries (Dec ‘24)

• Folding propellers

• New composite exhausts,

• Dual diesel prefilters

• Fuel Capacity: 400 liters

• Motors and saildrives were removed and motor seals were inspected and replaced as needed (Oct ‘24)

• Saildrive seals and bellows were replaced. (Oct ‘24)

Helm and Steering:

• 2 carbon fiber racing steering wheels with brake and paracord cover

• WHITLOCK mechanical transmission system

• Emergency tiller

• Entire steering system rebuilt (rudders, gear boxes, bearings, joints) (2023)

Navigation:

• Axiom touchscreen multifunction display with wireless connection

• Raymarine Quantum radar

• Raymarine VHF radio

• AIS Transponder

• Wind, depth, and speed displays

• Autopilot controls on both helms

• Autopilot remote control

• Raymarine type 2 linear autopilot

• Complete spare Raymarine hydraulic autopilot

• Autopilot controllable from inside salon

• Motor data interface displayed on chartplotter

• Depth sounders in both hulls

• Spare Axiom chart plotter on starboard helm

• WiFi interface

• Toughbook with navigation

• Charts for the world

Electronics:

• Victron Multiplus 12/3000

• Victron Lithium Batteries (2x 200AH GC2) w/ 85 total charge cycles

• Victron battery monitor

• Victron Mppt

• 220V to 110V step up/down converter

• Honda 2kW generator

• Flexible solar panels (760 watts)

• 12V charging station on port side

• Spare 12V to 220V inverter

• Universal weatherproof AC plugs

Wiring & Lighting:

• All wiring upgraded in 2020

• Bocatech breaker switches

• Blue and white Lumitec spreader lights

• Tricolor LED mast light

• LED deck light

• All lights replaced with LED

• 4 Lumitec full-color spectrum underwater lights

• Red and white lights in salon, nav station, and Bimini

Mooring Equipment:

• Windlass: 1700w with wired and wireless remotes

• ROCNA 33 kg anchor with Crosby shackle and 60m of 10mm galvanized chain (2023)

• Spare anchors: (2) fortress aluminum anchors with stainless steel chain and 3 strand rope.

• Additional Gear: Bridle, dock lines, fenders, buoys w/ stainless clips to float anchor chain

Accommodations:

• Port Hull: Aft double cabin with blackout curtains and mosquito screens, large forward head with electric marine toilet. 12v charging station.

• Starboard Hull: Two double cabins with blackout curtains and mosquito screens, head with manual marine toilet (wired for electric)

• Salon: Custom convertible table/bed/sofa, security/mosquito screens for salon

Plumbing:

• Water Capacity: 640 liters of fresh water, 110 liters of black water

• Watermaker: Spectra 12v Ventura (rebuilt 2024, 0 hours)

• Water Systems: Pressurized freshwater and seawater systems, hot water heater, deck wash system, swim platform shower

• Propane: New plumbing, can also connect a gas grill or gravity fill tanks.

Additional Upgrades, Safety, and Equipment:

• Dinghy: OCTender fiberglass dinghy (45kg) with beach wheels, anchor, and 15hp Yamaha

• Fishing Gear: Penn 50 rods, lures, fish cleaning station, rod holders, spearfishing gear

• Water Sports: kite board, wing foil, surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling, scuba diving gear,

• Custom belt driven scuba compressor runs off starboard motor.

• Comfort and Entertainment: Air conditioner with heat, hammocks, yoga mats, large bow shade, cockpit cushions, cockpit shades, movie projector

• Safety Equipment: Life raft (6-person), jacklines, manual and electric bilge pumps, emergency water pump, tools, throwable flotation device, various PFDs, Garmin inReach, SSB radio receiver, EPIRBs, MOB AIS transmitter

• Galley: Three-burner stove with oven, refrigerator/freezer, ice maker, blender, food processor, Cobb charcoal grill, extensive kitchenware

• Sound System: Fusion stereo, JL Audio 8-channel amp, JL Audio 2-channel amp, 4 JL Audio 6.6” speakers, 4 JL Audio 8.8” speakers, 1 JL 15” subwoofer

• New bottom paint

• Hull osmosis barrier coat applied

• Winches fully serviced

• Through hulls serviced and some replaced

• New porthole seals and mosquito screens

CONTACT

Roland Gaebler

Strassburger Str. 32

28211 Bremen / Germany

Mobil/WhatsApp: +49-172-4543074

Email: teamgaebler@gmail.com

Skype: r. gaebler