FS: 1973 Katama 16 for $5,000 in Colorado

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rchasm
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FS: 1973 Katama 16 for $5,000 in Colorado

Postby rchasm » Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:15 pm

For sale: 1973 Katama 16 with motor and trailer Price: $5000
Contact: rchasm@gmail.com
Location: Evergreen, Colorado
HIN: BWCA55910273

I purchased the boat in April 2006 from the original owner who had used it for a period of time on the ocean in the Boston area. He subsequently moved to Arkansas. I used it on the White River reservoirs for the five years in southwest Missouri. I moved to Colorado in 2010. The boat has been covered and sitting outdoors in a boat storage facility since 2010.

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The original 1973 outboard engine was replaced with a rebuilt Evinrude 65-HP, Model 65373. That engine was running fine during its last use just before we moved in 2010. The engine was winterized when put in storage; I can't guarantee its status now.

The KATAMA 16 sits on a stainless-steel Holsclaw Model C-900 trailer; the trailer is in excellent condition.

My intent was to restore the KATAMA 16 for sale once I moved to Colorado in 2010. Unfortunately, renovations on my home have taken priority. Some work remains to be done on the boat.

The KATAMA 16 is a classic 1970s model that, to my knowledge, retains all of its original features as purchased by its original owner:
- bow and side railings
- reversible pilot seat
- Morse Model MT-2 Marine Controls (newer set of Morse control cables) with installation and operating instructions
- canvas wind screen
- bucket seats
- chrome side and bow rails
- canvas weather curtains

The KATAMA is in a restorable state; hull and transom are in good condition.

This KATAMA would make a great restoration project for an enthusiast looking to bring it back to its original state when purchased.

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A restoration would need to include:
- all wood needs to be refinished
- two pilot seats reupholstered or replaced
- cutout in lower right of console (see picture) needs to be addressed

Included in the purchase price are:
- Morse 33C Cable Adapter Kit installation instructions
- 1973 Boat and Accessory Price List
- Boston Whaler Instructions for Hull Patch Kits
- Boston Whaler Instructions and diagrams for fastening wood trim
- Katama windscreen installation instructions
- Evinrude Model 65373 Triumph engine Owner’s and Service Manuals
- Boston Whaler 1973 brochure with description of Katama 16
- brochure with specifications for the trailer (Silver Cloud Stainless Bass Trailer SB1719)
- description and instructions for the Doelfin Hydrofoil installed on the Evinrude engine
- Minn Kota MKP-2 trolling motor with a pedal control
- two swivel seats to be used for fishing
- swim platform
- two wood trim pieces
- Lowrance X-55A Fish Finder, transom-mounted transducer, brochure, and installation and use instructions
- submersible LED trailer lights
- spare propeller
- two original metal fuel cans and three plastic fuel cans

rchasm
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Re: FS: 1973 Katama 16 for $5,000 in Colorado

Postby rchasm » Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:03 pm

Price drop: $3000

rchasm
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Re: FS: 1973 Katama 16 for $5,000 in Colorado

Postby rchasm » Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:47 pm

The boat has been sold.