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Catalina 445 - Whimaway

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Price: AUD $290,000

"Whimaway" is a 2012 Catalina 445, listed exclusively for sale with YOTI on Pittwater.

Designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts in the USA, the 445 is a well-proven bluewater cruiser known for its practical layout, easy handling and genuine offshore capability. Catalina's reputation is built on solid, functional construction, and the 445 is widely regarded as one of the standout models in the range for owners looking to cruise comfortably and confidently.

Whimaway comes well equipped for extended cruising. She carries a custom rigid stainless steel bimini  (2026) fitted with three 120 watt solar panels, a 400 watt Spreco Silent wind generator, and a 4G modem with 5G antenna and onboard WiFi, giving genuine independence at anchor. Navigation is built around twin Raymarine MFDs, one at the chart table and one in the cockpit, along with a Raymarine SPX autopilot, ICOM VHF and AIS transceiver. 

On deck, the standing rigging was renewed in November 2022, and the sail wardrobe includes a 2020 in-mast furling main from Evolution Sails, a 135% furling genoa from Doyle Sails, an MPS with furler on a Selden bowsprit from Hood Sails, and a Hood Sails storm sail. Winching is fully powered up, with twin Lewmar 65 electric headsail winches and a Lewmar 46 electric winch for the mainsheet and main furler, plus a manual Lewmar 46. Ground tackle is equally well specified, with a 45kg Manson Supreme anchor on 60m of chain run through a Maxwell RC10 electric windlass with wireless remote and chain counter, plus a 35kg Manson Supreme spare.

Below decks, Whimaway sleeps up to eight across three cabins, with a double island berth forward with ensuite, a starboard double aft cabin, and a port aft cabin that converts to a double or opens up as storage with an additional bunk above. The saloon table lowers to form a further double, and the main cabin's ultraleather upholstery is presented in excellent condition. Power comes from 780 amp hours of AGM house battery, an 1800 watt Xantrex inverter, and a full solar and wind charging setup, so the boat is well placed for time away from shore power. The owner has a number of appliances onboard that are comfortably powered through this setup, including a coffee machine and toaster so you can still cruise in comfort.

Powered by a Yanmar 54hp diesel engine with only 1,665 hours on the clock.

Whimaway represents a well-found, well-equipped example of a proven bluewater cruiser, ready for coastal cruising or longer offshore passages. 

Key Features

  • Custom bimini (2026) with 3 x 120W solar panels
  • 400W Spreco wind generator
  • Raymarine e95/c95 MFDs, SPX autopilot, ICOM VHF and AIS transponder
  • Standing rigging renewed November 2022
  • 2020 in-mast furling main, Doyle 135% genoa, Hood multi-purpose spinnaker on a furler and storm sail
  • 780Ah AGM house bank, 1800W Xantrex inverter, full solar/wind charging
  • 4G/5G modem and onboard WiFi for connectivity while cruising
  • Removable dinghy davits with block and tackle
  • Bow Thruster
  • Solid dodger 

Contact Ross Price at YOTI for further details and to arrange inspection on Pittwater.

Price $290,000 AUD
Price Base $290,000
Brand CATALINA YACHTS
Model 445
Length 44.00 Meters
Year 2012
Category Yacht and Sail Boats
Hull Type GRP
Hull Style Single
Power Type Sail
Type Of Sales Dealer
Engine Make
Engine Type Diesel 54Hp
Condition Used
State New South Wales
Suburb PITTWATER
Registration Expiry Date 04/10/2026
Stock Number Whimaway
Registration Number 6080N
Designer Gerry Douglas
Builder Catalina Yachts, USA
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) 676L in 3 tanks (bow, port and starboard).
Hull Construction Material GRP
Hull Type Monohull
Deck Construction Material GRP
Length (feet) 44' 5"
Length (m) 13.54 m
Beam/Width (m) 4.13 m
Draft (m) 2.10 m
Keel/Ballast Lead fin keel, swept back.
Displacement 10,659kg
Engine Notes Yanmar 4JH5E8, shaft drive. Last service August 2025.
Engine Hours 1665 approx.
Horse Power (hp) 54
Engine Room Engine Under companionway stairs.
Number of Batteries 3 x 260 amp hour 8D AGM Batteries, (total 780 amp hours). 1 x 720 CCA AGM starter battery (2023). Automatic switching of charging source to batteries, BEP Marine 720-MDVS.
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) Main tank 248L, second tank 74L, Total 320L. Range approx. 750nm.
Propeller Feathering 3 bladed Hydralign prop.
Steering System Twin wheel steering.
Bow Thruster Lewmar 5kW bow thruster (tunnel type, not drop down).
Engine Make Yanmar
Accomodation Notes 3 cabins. Double island semi-berth forward with inner-spring mattress. Double aft cabin with offset berth (inner-spring mattress) to maximise space. Saloon table lowers for additional double with ultra leather insert. Ultraleather Upholstery in main cabin (excellent condition). Port aft cabin converts to double, or storage space plus additional third bunk berth above. Privacy Blinds on hatches and insect screens on Lewmar hatches. Fans in saloon and forward cabin.
Number of Berths 8
Number of Showers 3 x Hot & Cold (2 x Head / 1 x Transom mounted).
Shower Type 40L hot water tank and 240vac heater (Seaward products) plus engine heat exchanger.
Number of Toilets 2x Electric Toilets (Raritan) w/ 204 litre Holding Tanks - total.
Galley Notes Galley Mate BBQ on aft rail. Aft storage locker for 2 x gas bottles.
Stove 3 Burner, gimballed, LPG Stove w/ Oven & Grill /w Corian cover to give more bench space. Microwave. Rangehood with lights and fan.
Refrigeration Front Loading Stainless Steel 12v Refrigerator, Isotherm. Top loading, 12v Frigoboat, w/ with external temperature display.
Number of Sinks Double S/S sinks. Corian benchtops.
Entertainment and Appliances Notes Fusion (MS AV_700) Stereo, AM, FM, VHF, DVD player, CD with iPod, iphone Dock, with BOSE speakers in saloon and cockpit. SONY Bravia 22 inch TV with sources from free to air TV, Fusion DVD player and internet (iView, etc), chart table PC and repeater for current e95 display. TV antenna on top of the mast with signal amplifier. TV swing out mounting bracket and ties.
Anchor / Winch Maxwell RC10 Electric Anchor Windlass w/ foot switch controls. Anchor windlass wireless remote control and chain counter (Auto-Anchor).
Bilge Pump Bilge Pumps (electric auto and manual from cockpit) with high level bilge alarm.
Deck Gear Selden Bow Sprit for MPS, removable. 2 x large Lewmar 65 Electric headsail sheet winches. 1 x Lewmar 46 Electric winch for mainsheet, main furler etc (stbd side) 1 x Lewmar 46 manual winch for traveller etc (port side). Life line opening gates port and starboard.
Mast/Rigging Selden alloy mast & boom. S/S rigging new November 2022. Selden Rodkicker vang.
Sail Inventory In-mast furling Main (2020), Evolution sails. Furling 135% Headsail, Doyle Sails. MPS with furler, Hood Sails two tone blue and Seldon bow sprit, furls from cockpit. Storm Sail, Hood Sails, orange. Furlex 300S.
Electrics 80 Amp alternator with MasterVolt Alpha Pro 3 stage regulator. Shore Power Multi-Stage Battery Charger - Solid Power 60amp. Shore power lead. Morningstar TriStar MPPT Solar Panel controller. Spreco wind generator controller. Engine instrument panel - tachometer, fuel tank 1, fuel tank 2, coolant temperature, oil pressure, alternator voltage, engine hours. Xantrex 1800 Watt 12Vdc to 240Vac inverter, handles Nespresso coffee machine, electric toaster, hairdryer, microwave oven with ease. Xantrex 12v Battery Management meter (LINK-PRO). Solar panels 360 Watts (3 x 120). Wind generator 400 Watts (Spreco Silent Wind). NavDeck Wash pump (Aqua Jet) and hose. 3 x 120 Watt solar panels mounted on bimini. PROFILE tank monitoring and display panel (for 2 x head holding tanks and 3 x water tanks). LED internal lighting. Nav lights.
Electronics Navigation Raymarine e95 GPS/Plotter MFD touch screen at nav table. Raymarine c95 GPS/Plotter MFD in cockpit (can use a Raymarine app on an iPad to view MFC data via WiFi from either MFC, remote control of MFD is also possible with iPad app). New charts Jan 2023.3 X Raymarine i70 displays in cockpit, displays are configured to show Wind or Speed or Depth or other etc as required. Two on port side helm station, one on stbd side next to p70 autopilot control. DST200 data transducer speed/depth/sea temp. Raymarine SPX Autopilot with p70 pilot control display in cockpit with electric linear actuator. ICOM AIS transponder (MA-500TR) with main GPS and antenna on bimini. Internet modem (4G) and 5G antenna on top of mast (range with Telstra up to 20nm offshore), WiFi onboard (active sim card is required). Paper charts covering majority of coast Twofold Bay to Lizard Island (not all current). Ritchie Compass in cockpit.
Dinghy Inflatable. Johnson 4Hp, 2 stroke mounted on outboard bracket.
Safety Gear 4 x PDF-1 inflatable Life Jackets (may require checking)with harness. 2 x webbing jack stays, bow to cockpit. EPIRB with GPS (GME MT 406G), 2 x Fire Extinguishers (may require checking). Flares with waterproof flare container. Life Ring. Life Sling and MOB recovery equipment. Most Inshore Safety items (torches, buckets, sail number, horn, V sheet ). First Aid Kit (may require update). Emergency tiller. Sea Brake drogue. ECHOMAX Radar reflector.
Covers Hard Dodger (GRP and stainless steel) factory fitted, with clears. Custom rigid stainless steel bimini with 3 x 120 Watt solar panels, Including antenna for AIS GPS , AIS VHF and AM/FM and 400 watt Spreco Silent Wind generator and inflatable dingy davits w/ connecting shade panel. Fitted covers for cabin top Lewmar hatches. Wheel covers x 2. Cockpit table padded cover. Cockpit winch covers. BBQ cover. Wrap around cover for dodger clears.
Ground Tackle 45kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 60m x 10mm Chain. Spare 35kg Manson Supreme Anchor with 10 m chain and 50m nylon rope. Anchor snubber hook and line. Twin bow rollers.
Radio ICOM VHF transceiver (IC-M504A) with Command Mike remote in Cockpit, with mast mounted antenna.
Remarks Swim ladder (folding at stern). 2 x boat hooks. Fenders + fender step. Mooring lines. Factory supplied manuals and other documentation. Plastimo chronometer/tide clock (quartz) and barometer set, bulkhead mounted in saloon. Cockpit Cushions. Cockpit rope tail bags. Companionway wash boards (varnished) x 4 with safety lanyards, (plus temporary hatch for use during maintenance). Removeable dingy davits with blocks and tackle. Winch handles. Varnished timber flag pole for stern rail. Spare 3 blade fixed prop. Antifoul July 2025.

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Vessel Name Whimaway

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Name : Ross Price
Phone : 0491318470
Email : info@yoti.com.au

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