Chris-Craft 350 Catalina Double Cabin

Elegance and Glamour on the Great Lakes, this 1978 Chris Craft Catalina 3500 powered with the original Chris Craft Marine Power petrol engines is located in East Tawas, MI and ready for a new home.

This is a rare opportunity to own a yacht built in the hayday of Chris Craft. Built in the Mid West and always sailed on the Great Lakes, this truly classic yacht has never tasted salt water. Always maintained to the highest standards, she is as sound today as the day she was built by the craftsmen at Chris Craft in the 1970’s. The present owner is only the third owner in her 32 year life. The engines are original with approximately 1300 hours, and, as you would expect with this quality boat, run as smoothly as they ever did.

The galley up design on this comfortable double cabin cruiser makes for plenty of living space in a style reminiscent of the elegant yachts of a generation ago. The forward stateroom has twin vee berths that make a comfortable guest cabin well separated from the living areas and the owner’s cabin. Under bunk cupboards and a wardrobe in a warm old world wood finish give this guest cabin all the space one could wish. An overhead deck hatch gives light and fresh air.

The carpeted main salon with the starboard galley area and informal seating to port make a comfortable lounge area with ample room for leisurely living and entertaining. The galley has all of the amenities you would expect in a home including a large refrigerator freezer, electric cook top and oven, icemaker, microwave, acres of counter space and even a built in Waring blender. The sliding windows allow for good cross ventilation on those days that you do not want to run the air conditioning or the reverse cycle heat. Of course the couch opens up to a double berth for additional separate sleeping space.

The after area is devoted to a magnificent carpeted owner’s stateroom with double berth and two built in wood wardrobes and cupboards with drawers. The overhead deck hatch provides good ventilation. The attached double entry head is equipped with modern fixtures and of course a hot and cold shower.

Northern Star is piloted from the fully enclosed bridge deck with massive forward opening windshields. The full helm is equipped with the traditional electronics and padded helm seat. Aft on the bridge deck is an ell shaped seating area and a wood table for at fresco dining and entertaining. The full canvas gives protection in less than clement weather.

While there is no doubt that Northern Star is a full found vessel in the true classic Chris Craft tradition, she is big and certainly comfortable enough to be a cottage on the sea or a true live aboard for the right couple. The double cabin design affords privacy and the lower bridge deck area eliminate climbing ladders to get to the bridge. The full rails provide security for moving around on deck for less than agile crew.

Additionally Northern Star is certified as a US Coast Guard Facility which puts her inspected condition far above a normal vessel.

Fully equipped with everything one would need to move on board, Northern Star is a good value for anyone who appreciates the heritage of a true 1970’s classic.
The owner is motivated to sell this beauty and will consider any reasonable offer.