Chloe Brighid - Catalina Yachts FOR SALE

CHLOE BRIGHID is an immaculately kept 2019 Catalina 425, blending contemporary performance, superior craftsmanship, and relaxing cruising comfort. The design earned Cruising World’s 2017 Boat of the Year, and this sailing yacht is a standout cruising sailboat—lightly used, fastidiously maintained, and thoughtfully outfitted for extended passages, offshore adventures, or elegant liveaboard life. She embodies Catalina’s renowned build strength and meticulous finish, with graceful lines and smart innovations that elevate her well beyond ordinary production sailboats. As a monohull performance cruiser and capable bluewater cruiser, her confident hull shape and well-balanced sail plan deliver a responsive, rewarding helm while remaining quiet, stable, and composed at anchor. A refined cruiser-racer for sailors who value grace and capability.

Description

CHLOE BRIGHID is a beautifully maintained 2019 Catalina 425 that unites modern performance, exceptional build quality, and true cruising comfort in a rare and compelling package. This model earned Cruising World’s Boat of the Year in 2017, and CHLOE BRIGHID is a standout example—lightly used, meticulously cared for, and thoughtfully equipped for serious passagemaking or an elegant liveaboard lifestyle. She carries Catalina’s signature structural integrity and attention to detail, pairing elegant styling with smart innovations that lift her above typical production yachts. From the powerful hull form to the intelligently engineered sail plan, she is as delightfully responsive at the helm underway as she is serene and comfortable at anchor.

Overview

Purposefully specified and impeccably kept, CHLOE BRIGHID delivers the features discerning sailors prize. A low‑hour Yanmar 57 HP diesel offers efficiency, reliability, and superb service access. The spacious twin‑helm cockpit provides comfortable seating, excellent sightlines, and safe, open passage aft. A modern sail plan—featuring an in‑mast furling mainsail, furling genoa, and all lines led aft—makes singlehanded control effortless. Below, the interior is immaculate, with rich teak joinery, LED lighting, and abundant natural light. A rare factory option elevates her versatility: a convertible third cabin configured as a full utility room/workshop with a convertible berth and a dedicated through‑cockpit loading hatch, perfect for tools, provisions, folding bikes, or even a dive compressor. The owner’s stateroom forward presents a walkaround centerline berth, generous storage, and a private en‑suite head with a separate shower, while a second head aft adds a wet locker and a full‑size marine toilet. A dedicated navigation station with a full‑size chart table, integrated electronics, and an adjacent electrical panel underscores her blue‑water readiness. Reverse‑cycle heat and air conditioning ensure year‑round climate control. An electric windlass with remote control and anchor wash simplifies anchoring, and a bow thruster delivers confident, fingertip maneuvering in tight slips. The full electronics suite includes GPS/chartplotter, radar, autopilot, AIS, VHF, and wind/speed/depth instrumentation.

Comfort aboard is immediate in the bright, open main salon, where a large convertible dinette to port and a starboard settee welcome guests with easy flexibility. The L‑shaped galley is thoroughly equipped for life underway, with a propane stove/oven, top‑ and front‑loading refrigeration, microwave, deep double sinks, and thoughtful storage throughout. Teak and composite flooring add both warmth and durability, creating a refined yet resilient interior.

A hallmark of CHLOE BRIGHID is the workshop/utility cabin. This convertible third cabin, accessed via a full‑size cockpit hatch, transforms stowage and maintenance into a pleasure, enabling clean, organized access to tools, spares, and gear without intruding on living space—an upgrade avid cruisers and liveaboards actively seek.

Under sail, the 425 rewards the helmsman with a balanced rig, a sleek hull form, and a high‑aspect rudder for precision control. Whether short‑tacking up a river or stretching her legs offshore, she delivers a stable, comfortable motion and the confident pace to make serious passages with ease.

Additional equipment and upgrades round out the offering: a bimini and dodger with connector, plush cockpit cushions, a full winter cover (optional), custom bedding and interior soft goods, a Lifesling and included safety gear, a shore power cord and battery charger, plus fresh bottom paint and a hull polish in 2024. If you’re seeking a clean, lightly used Catalina 425 with a high‑spec fit‑out and a remarkably smart layout, CHLOE BRIGHID is a must‑see. She’s positioned to cruise now—equally ready to meander along the Intracoastal Waterway, slip offshore for blue‑water miles, or serve as a luxurious pied‑à‑mer at the dock. Located in beautiful New Bern, NC, she is easy to reach by car or air. Contact us today to arrange a private showing or a virtual tour; you’ll be hard‑pressed to find another Catalina 425 this well‑kept, this comprehensively equipped, and this ready to sail.

Equipment and Upgrades

CHLOE BRIGHID — 2019 Catalina 425 — is offered in New Bern, NC, at an asking price of $350,000. She measures 43' 6" length overall with a 13' 8" beam and a 5' 0" maximum draft. Power is a Yanmar 4JH57 diesel, 57 HP, with only approximately 314 hours, and the serial number is E13999. The hull is solid fiberglass, designed by Gerry Douglas, with a fin with wing keel for assured performance and shoal‑draft versatility. Recognized as Cruising World’s Boat of the Year in 2017 and presented here in immaculate condition with low hours and a comprehensive specification, she stands out as fully equipped and ready.

Tankage is generous and practical, with fuel capacity of 62 gallons in one tank, fresh water capacity of 106 gallons, and a holding capacity of 64. Accommodations welcome family and guests with a main salon featuring a large U‑shaped dinette with a folding cocktail/dining table that lowers to form a double berth with filler cushions, a starboard settee that converts into dual chairs with a center table, supple cream Ultraleather cushions, and a 42" Samsung flat‑screen TV. The owner’s stateroom forward includes a centerline double berth with a premium mattress and an electrically adjustable head of the bed (currently inoperative), plus an en‑suite head with a separate shower, a vanity with sink, and a freshwater Quiet Flush electric toilet. A starboard aft guest stateroom provides an easy‑access double berth and a large storage locker. The port aft convertible cabin—configured as a utility room/workshop—retains a double berth and offers a cockpit‑access hatch that makes loading gear from deck effortless, ideal for tools, spares, folding bikes, or dive gear. The starboard guest head is accessible from the main salon and includes a vanity, sink, medicine chest, shower, and a freshwater Quiet Flush electric toilet. A forward‑facing navigation station to starboard offers a full chart table and direct access to the electrical panel and instrumentation.

The L‑shaped galley, finished with Corian countertops, features double stainless‑steel sinks with a single‑lever faucet, a gimbaled three‑burner LPG stove with oven, a front‑loading Isotherm refrigerator with freezer compartment, a top‑loading secondary fridge/freezer, ample drawers, cabinets, and lockers, and deep pantry storage befitting extended cruising. Electronics and navigation are equally robust: Raymarine i70 wind/speed/depth instruments and a Raymarine i70 multifunction display, a Raymarine Ray70 VHF with remote mic, a Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro MFD in a NavPod, a Raymarine Quantum 18" radar, a Raymarine Evolution EV400 SailPilot autopilot, and a sonar‑ready transducer.

Electrical and onboard systems include a 110V 30A shore power system with breakers, a 12V DC electrical panel, a 3,000W inverter, a dedicated engine start battery, comprehensive cabin and reading lights, and two 16,000 BTU reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning units that provide efficient climate control. Mechanical highlights extend to a Max Prop three‑blade folding propeller and a spare bronze three‑blade fixed propeller.

On deck and in the cockpit, twin helm stations with Raymarine instrumentation are paired with composite fiberglass wheels. A walk‑through transom with a telescoping swim ladder encourages effortless water access, while wide side decks with inboard shrouds promote safe movement forward. Additional deck details include a rub rail with a stainless‑steel striker, stern rail seats with an outboard motor mount, a Garhauer lifting arm for the outboard (stored below), closed‑cell cockpit cushions in grey with white piping, and a bimini and dodger on stainless frames with a connector. The dodger features Makrolon abrasion‑resistant windows with protective covers, and the full canvas package encompasses helm covers, winch covers, and a table cover. For anchoring and docking, there is a cockpit windlass control plug, an emergency tiller with deck access, and an electric windlass with a cockpit control option, complemented by remote control and anchor wash functionality.

Sails and rigging are optimized for ease and reliability, with a Selden in‑mast furling mainsail with vertical battens, a furling genoa with UV protection in Captain’s Navy, stainless‑steel standing rigging, and all lines led aft to the cockpit for simplified handling. Ground tackle centers on a Rocna 25 kg (55 lb) anchor on a stainless‑steel bow roller, managed by the electric windlass with cockpit control option. Included tenders and extras complete the package: a West Marine HP310 inflatable dinghy (10 ft), a Yamaha 6 HP four‑stroke outboard (Model F6SMHA, serial number S1032596), plus manuals, service records, and spare parts that convey with the sale. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptionally outfitted and lovingly maintained Catalina 425—CHLOE BRIGHID blends comfort, performance, and innovative design for coastal cruising, extended passages, or life aboard, ready to cast off today.