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The Catalina 23 represents Chris-Craft's most recent entry into the center console market with a stylish fish boat not only for serious fishermen, but also as a water sports boat for the family. It bears all of the beautiful and traditional design features of Chris-Craft's other models. This Catalina has an overall length of 23 feet 6 inches and a beam of more than eight feet and can comfortably accommodate eight people. Boasting two of Chris-Craft’s most recognizable features, the deep-V hull and flared bow, passengers can be assured of a smooth, dry ride while aboard.
Beam: 8 ft. 4 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 103
Water tank capacity: 13
Standard features:
Performance Data
· Engine Tested: Yamaha F250TXR (250 hp, 187 kW)
· Top Speed: 49.8 MPH @ 6050 RPM (43.3 knots @ 6050 RPM)
· Cruise Speed: 30.6 MPH @ 4000 RPM (26.6 knots @ 4000 RPM)
· Range @ Cruise: 330 Miles


Engine Test Reports
· Yamaha F-250 Fresh Water
· Yamaha F-250 Salt Water
· Yamaha F-250 with T-Top
· Mercury Verado 250 hp


Features
· Spacious cockpit and bow seating area
· Self-bailing cockpit
· Stainless steel thru-hull fittings
· Fish boxes on both port and starboard
· Powder coated aluminum T-Top with canvas (optional)
· 15' Radial Outriggers (optional)
· Flip-up seat reveals concealed porta potti
· 22.5-gallon bait well located at helm seat module
· Open cell upholstery for convenient drying
· 3-year Chris-Care Protection Plan


Hull & Deck
· Deep-V hull with flared bow
· Integrated fiberglass structural liner
· Six 8" pop-up stainless steel cleats
· Custom rod storage, port and starboard
· Rod boxes hold four 7-foot fishing rods
· Foam filled hull and deck
· Port and starboard fish boxes with macerator
· Stainless steel thru-hull fittings
· International navigation, recessed into front deck, and T-Top mounted mast light (optional)
· Forward aft bilge pumps
· Meets ABYC & USCG standards
· 316 stainless steel latches throughout
· Teak swim platform accents
· Teak fuel tank hatch accents
· Teak forward anchor area
· Heavy duty PVC rub rail with 316 SS insert
· Model designator on hull side
· Stainless steel outboard engine mounting "Chris-Craft" logo plates
· NMMA Certification


Cockpit
· Self-bailing cockpit
· Walk-thru transom door
· Canvas console cover
· Optional bow table
· 3-step swim ladder storage
· LED cockpit lighting
· Six stainless steel cup holders throughout
· Fresh water fitting near the transom
· Dry storage underneath bow seating
· Rocket launcher on optional T-Top
· 12 rod holders (including T-Top)
· Custom folding 2-person transom seat
· Canvas helm seat cover
· 2-person bench in front of console
· Bench in front of console flips up to reveal convenient head area
· Vacuum infused hatches
· Removable coaming pads on both port and starboard
· 12" SS grab rail at swim ladder location
· Raw water wash down outlet at port entry
· Polished SS flag poles
· SS knife, pliers and fishing jig catty on bait station


Helm
· Stainless steel steering wheel with tilt helm
· Freestanding green Solex glass windshield with stainless steel bottom frame
· Powdercoated aluminum electronics panel
· Compass on console and auxiliary jack in glove box
· 22.5 gallon live well
· 12v outlet in switch panel and in glove box
· Dash light dimmer
· Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo system
· Dual fiberglass backed helm seats
· Two cup holders at helm
· Teak storage area underneath dash contains battery switch and fire extinguisher
· 36 quart cooler under helm seat
· Sealed Carling rocker switches at the helm with resettable breakers located on breaker panel in head area
· Optional Raymarine Electronics Package
· MP3 auxiliary jack in glove box


Technical
· Lenco electric trim tabs with indicator lights on switch
· Automatic bilge pumps (2k gph aft and 1k gph fwd)
· Battery trays with battery switches
· Hydraulic steering
· Fresh water system with 13-gallon capacity
· Fish boxes with macerator system
· Kenwood stereo system with Yamaha digital premium gauges - Command Link, Yamaha key switches and premium binnacle control


Console/Head
· Porta Potti with optional dockside pumpout
· Breaker panel with push button reset
· Three drawer tackle box
· Toilet paper holder
· Battery access panel
· 12v overhead light
· Light switch with weather proof cover
· MSC Sensa Tank monitor for water tank


Engine Test Reports
· Yamaha Single F-250
· Yamaha Single F-250 Pre-Rig (International)
· Mercury Single 250 (International)
· Yamaha Single F-250 CE (International)