1989 Chris-Craft 480 Catalina

$129,000

Used

Boat in Brisbane, CA 94005 US

builtBuilt in 1989
Year the boat was built
model

480 Catalina

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Caterpillar, Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

48 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
48ft
Length Overall
48ft
Beam
14.75ft
Max Draft
3.5ft
Displacement
34000lb
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
160gal
Fuel Tanks
590gal
Holding Tanks
20gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208 TA
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
1154
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208 TA
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
1155
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Significant Features

Hull & Performance

  • Efficient Semi-V Hull: Designed for good fuel economy and a comfortable ride in rough water — one of the things this model is noted for. 

  • Twin Diesel Power: Often equipped with twin Caterpillar 3208 TA diesel engines (~375 hp each), providing reliable power and a cruising speed around ~20 knots and a top speed in the mid-20s. 

  • Deep Vee Fiberglass Hull: Helps with seakeeping and durability. 


Below-Deck Comfort & Liveaboard Amenities

  • Two Stateroom Layout: A spacious queen master stateroom aft and a forward V-berth — great for cruising or liveaboard use. 

  • Two Heads: One ensuite with tub/shower in the master and a second forward — a nice bonus for comfort and guests. 

  • Full Galley & Laundry: Many listings show full-size amenities such as an apartment-size fridge, icemaker, washer/dryer, and a watermaker — making longer trips more comfortable. 


Deck & Cockpit Features

  • Large Cockpit & Aft Deck Space: Unusually roomy for a 48′ yacht, excellent for fishing, lounging, or entertaining. 

  • Flybridge with Hardtop: Elevated helm position with a hardtop  gives great visibility and shade.

  • Classic Chris-Craft Style: The bold lines and traditional styling still hold appeal compared with many production yachts of a similar era.






Electrical and Electronics
  • Kohler 8KW with 1433 Hours
Engines
  • (2) Caterpillar 3208 375HP Diesel Engines - 
  • Racor Fuel Filters
  • Twin Disc Gears
  • Sea Star Hydraulic Steering
  • Morse Cable Controls
  • 4 Blade Bronze Propellers
  • Stainless Steel Shafts
Tankage
  • (5) Aluminum Fuel Tanks – 590 Total Gallons
  • (2) Aluminum Fresh Water Tanks – 200 Total Gallons
  • (1) Plastic Waste Tank – 40 Total Gallons
Upper Helm Station
  • VDO Gages
  • Raymarine ST40 Depth Finder
  • Lowrance Global Map 7600 GPS
  • Furuno Navnet GPS Map & Radar
  • Autohelm ST7000 Auto-Pilot
  • ICOM IC-M504 VHF
  • Autohelm Depth Sounder
  • Kenwood AM/FM/CD/SAT Radio
  • Benett Trim Tabs
  • Glenndinning Engine Syncronizers
  • Maxwell Anchor Windlass
  • Remote Control Search Light
  • Ritchie Compass
Master Stateroom
  • Full Beam Aft Stateroom
  • Walk Around Queen Berth
  • Double Door Hanging Locker
  • Large Vanity w/Lighted Mirrors; Seat and Drawer Storage
  • Private Head with Separate Tub/Shower Stall; Electric Head (new 2015). vanity, sink, mirror and storage (head converted to fresh water)
  • 8' Shelf on Starboard Side with Drawe
Galley
  • Built-in GE Spacemaker Microwave Oven
  • Whirlpool Full Sized (14.3 cu ft) Refrigerator w/Freezer
  • Princess (3) Burner Electric Stove w/Oven
  • Excellent Cabinet and Drawer Storage
  • Excellent Counter Spac
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/30/26Initial price$129,000

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