Catana 431 2001 $285,000.00 USD *


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$285,000.00 USD *
"Nina May" is an owner's version bluewater cruising catamaran. She has given her owner's liveaboard facilities and Catana performance sailing for over twenty years from San Francisco Bay to the Galapagos Islands.

"Nina May" is an owner's version bluewater cruising catamaran. She has given her owner's liveaboard facilities and Catana performance sailing for over twenty years from San Francisco Bay to the Galapagos Islands, with stretches in Costa Rica and Mexico’s West coast from the Sea of Cortez and Banderas Bay to Zihuatanejo and beyond.


Now, at age eighty, the owner is giving up sailing and making the Nina May available. With many recent upgrades including a new mainsail, bottom paint, rebuilt watermaker, new electronics and new solar panels, she’s ready for her next adventure. 


Features and Upgrades:

  • LLC Owned
  • New Mainsail (Sept 2024)
  • The owner’s suite has a new vacuflush system (2023) in the large freshwater shower bathroom; the port side head has seawater mechanical flush toilet and freshwater shower
  • New Risen 660 Watt solar panel was added (2024); original solar panels on hard top bimini contribute additional 250 watts
  • Raymarine i70s nav instruments; displays at nav table and displays on helm station; (2023)
  • Raymarine p70s autopilot control (2023)
  • Simrad NSS radar/GPS/chart plotter (2023)
  • Two “miracle drive” Hobie kayaks (2019)
  • Standing rigging – complete refit (2024)
  • New trampoline: (2024)
  • New engine starter batteries 2023)
  • Charging alternators (9 amps @ 2000 rpm) (2024)
  • May 2024 - Haul out, bottom painted, hull inspected (found to be sound); new zincs, through-hull replaced, transmission oil changed, full engine service.
  • Spectra water maker complete upgrade in San Diego ((2024)
  • AquaH water heater elements replaced
  • Danfoss for Frigoboat 101N0212 controller for 100L refrigerator-freezer (temp ranges from -5 to +5 C)
  • Additional refrigerator – 200 liter icebox.
  • Three burner stove and microwave oven


Call now to schedule an appointment with the Listing Broker!


  • Accommodations

    Owner's Suite w/ King Size Bed Starboard Aft

    • Shelves Inboard of Bed
    • Large Opening Porthole Outboard and Smaller Opening Porthole Inboard
    • Reading Lights
    • Seat w/ Cushion
    • 6 x Drawers w/ Shelf and Opening Porthole Above
    • Large Cabinet Inboard w/ Shelves
    • Combo-O-Matic 2000 Washer/Dryer Combo
    • Hanging Locker Outboard with Opening Porthole Above
    • Large Bathroom Forward w/Vacuflush Head (2023), Large Sink Vanity & Separate Shower
    • Tank Indicator


    Port Aft Cabin w/ King Size Bed which can Convert to 2 Twin Beds

    • Large Shelves Inboard
    • Reading Lights
    • Large Opening Porthole Outboard
    • Smaller Opening Porthole Inboard
    • 2 x Storage Cabinets


    Port Forward Cabin w/ Full Size Bed

    • Large Opening Porthole Outboard
    • Smaller Opening Porthole Inboard
    • Reading Lights
    • Storage Cabinet with Shelves Outboard
    • Hanging Locker Inboard


    Head w/ Jabasco Seawater Manual Flush, Fresh Water Sink & Shower Head situated between the 2 guest cabins.

  • Water & Plumbing
    • Spectra Watermaker Serviced (2024)
    • Fresh Water Vacuflush Toilet for Owner's Suite (2023)
    • Salt Water Manual Head on Port
  • Salon
    • Large U-Shaped Settee
    • Dining Table w/ Storage Below. Top folds to allow easy access for seating.
    • Navigation Desk with Opening Lid
    • Large Storage Cabinet below Nav Desk
    • Synthetic Teak & Holly Flooring (throughout the boat)
    • 2 Front Opening Port Holes for Ventilation
    • Screen Sunshades on Windows
  • Galley
    • Double Sink w/ Faucet
    • Force 10 3 Burner Stove w/ Oven
    • Top Loading Fridge (7 cubic feet/200 Liters)
    • Front Opening Fridge/ Freezer (3.5 cubic feet/100 Liters) -(temp range from -5 to +5 C)
    • Built-In Trash Enclosure
    • Storage Cabinets Above Stove
    • Large Storage Cabinet Under Sink
  • Cockpit
    • Hard Bimini top with 6 Overhead Lights
    • 2 Helm Stations on Port & Starboard
    • Throttles Located at Both Helms
    • 2 x Storage Lockers in Cockpit Floor and under Lazarette(Genset is located in Port Locker-not currently powered)
    • Engine Access at Each Transom
    • Deck Shower (Hot & Cold)
    • L-Shape Settee on Port
    • Large Teak Table w/ Fold Up Leaves
    • Large Settee on Starboard
  • Sails & Rigging
    • NEW Mainsail (Sept 2024)
    • Stack Pack w/ Lazy Jacks
    • Roller Furling Jib
    • Carbon Fiber Mast
    • Standing Rigging (Complete Refit 2024)
  • Deck & Hardware
    • 6 x Harken Self-Tailing Winches
    • 1 Electric Winch (Is this 2 speed?)
    • NEW Trampoline (2024)
    • Foredeck-Power Windlass w/ Remote Control
  • Navigation & Electronics
    • Simrad NSS Radar, Chartplotter, GPS (2023)
    • Raymarine p70s Autopilot (2023)
    • Raymarine i70s w/ Displays at Nav Table & Stbd Helm Station (2023)
    • Icom Radio
    • 2 x Hand Held VHF Radios
  • Electrical
    • 110V/220V Circuit
    • Risen 660 Watt Solar Panels above Dinghy Davits (2024)
    • Original Solar Panels (250 watts) on Hard Top Bimini
    • NEW Engine Starter Batteries (2023)
    • 2 x AGM House Batteries w/ 550 Amp Hr Capacity
    • NEW Charging Alternators (9 amps @ 2000 rpm) (2024)
    • Inverter
  • Engines
    • 2 x Volvo Penta 40 HP Engines
    • Volvo Sail Drives
    • Folding Props
  • Anchors & Ground Tackle
    • 60 lb Anchor
    • 150’ Chain
    • 50’ Rode
    • Anchor Bridle
    • Electric Windlass
  • Dinghy
    • 11’ Tobin Sports Dinghy (2023) – no outboard
  • Additional
    • 2 x "Miracle Drive" Hobie Kayaks (2019)
    • Bottom Painted (2024)
    • Hull Inspected (found to be sound)
    • New Collar Zincs (2024)
    • Through-Hull Replaced (2024)
    • Transmission Oil Changed (2024)
    • Full Engine Service (2024)
  • Disclaimer

    The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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