Catalina 27 Tall Rig, Bareboat or Captained
5.0
(1 booking)
27 ft
Boat length
Up to 6
Passengers
Captain optional
This boat is rented with or without a captain
100%
Owner’s response rate
The boat
Beautiful 1985 Catalina 27 Tall Rig sailboat for rent bareboat to experienced sailors. USCG licensed captains also available via the Boatsetter network.
A popular deepwater east coast port, Charleston offers a beautiful harbor, several converging rivers, the Intra-Coastal Waterway and ocean access via a protected jetty.
S/V Frelsi (Icelandic meaning "liberty" or "freedom") is kept at the Cooper River Marina, about 2 nautical miles north of the scenic Ravenel bridge which connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The marina is owned and operated by Charleston County Parks and offers quick access to/from Interstate 26, free parking, restroom/shower facilities, laundry and a small store.
If bareboating, prior to launching Frelsi from her slip you will be greeted by her owner and given a thorough orientation. Then fire up her trusty 14 horsepower diesel engine and start your journey. Fuel is included with your rental.
S/V Frelsi is well-equipped with a sturdy mainsail and 150% furling genoa. The mainsail has two reefing points for windier days. The Simrad Cruise 7 chartplotter is easy to use. Other instruments include Raymarine ST60 digital speed and depth.
Getting a little hungry? Frelsi comes with a rail-mounted Magma propane grill and a two-burner alcohol stove in the galley. Pressurized water serves the galley and head. No need to keep your hand on the wheel while you're eating, Frelsi's Raymarine SmartPilot X5 wheel autopilot with p70 controller can do that for you.
A dodger and bimini will keep you dry and out of the sun, and should you need it you can connect the two with a clear zippered isinglass window to cover the entire cockpit.
In her cabin you will find LED lighting throughout, a cooler with a bag of ice, bottled water and a Westmarine marine radio. There will also be a handheld radio for your use in the cockpit.
Sleeping arrangements include the forward v-berth, two settees in the main cabin (one pulls out to double-wide) and a quarter berth to starboard.
For bareboaters "experienced sailor" means that you have experience with and are competent operating a 22' or greater monohull sailboat with an inboard diesel engine. Maneuvering in and out of the slip with a current and breeze will quickly demonstrate if you are qualified to bareboat this vessel. Should you demonstrate competence you can drop me off at the daydock and be on your way. If you are not an experienced sailor please hire a captain from the Boatsetter network.
RENTAL PERIOD MUST END AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE OFFICIAL SUNSET.
A popular deepwater east coast port, Charleston offers a beautiful harbor, several converging rivers, the Intra-Coastal Waterway and ocean access via a protected jetty.
S/V Frelsi (Icelandic meaning "liberty" or "freedom") is kept at the Cooper River Marina, about 2 nautical miles north of the scenic Ravenel bridge which connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The marina is owned and operated by Charleston County Parks and offers quick access to/from Interstate 26, free parking, restroom/shower facilities, laundry and a small store.
If bareboating, prior to launching Frelsi from her slip you will be greeted by her owner and given a thorough orientation. Then fire up her trusty 14 horsepower diesel engine and start your journey. Fuel is included with your rental.
S/V Frelsi is well-equipped with a sturdy mainsail and 150% furling genoa. The mainsail has two reefing points for windier days. The Simrad Cruise 7 chartplotter is easy to use. Other instruments include Raymarine ST60 digital speed and depth.
Getting a little hungry? Frelsi comes with a rail-mounted Magma propane grill and a two-burner alcohol stove in the galley. Pressurized water serves the galley and head. No need to keep your hand on the wheel while you're eating, Frelsi's Raymarine SmartPilot X5 wheel autopilot with p70 controller can do that for you.
A dodger and bimini will keep you dry and out of the sun, and should you need it you can connect the two with a clear zippered isinglass window to cover the entire cockpit.
In her cabin you will find LED lighting throughout, a cooler with a bag of ice, bottled water and a Westmarine marine radio. There will also be a handheld radio for your use in the cockpit.
Sleeping arrangements include the forward v-berth, two settees in the main cabin (one pulls out to double-wide) and a quarter berth to starboard.
For bareboaters "experienced sailor" means that you have experience with and are competent operating a 22' or greater monohull sailboat with an inboard diesel engine. Maneuvering in and out of the slip with a current and breeze will quickly demonstrate if you are qualified to bareboat this vessel. Should you demonstrate competence you can drop me off at the daydock and be on your way. If you are not an experienced sailor please hire a captain from the Boatsetter network.
RENTAL PERIOD MUST END AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE OFFICIAL SUNSET.
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Owned by
Gerald
5.0
(1 rating)
Amenities
Rod holders
Bathroom
Cooler / Ice chest
Swim ladder
Children's life jackets
Anchor
Grill
Depth finder
GPS
VHF Radio
Specifications
Year
1985
Length
27 ft.
Make
Catalina
Model
27
Capacity
6
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Boat owner
Gerald
5.0
(1 booking)
Growing up near the water - Newport News, Virginia - I spent much time boating on the Warwick River. I was introduced to sailing after a neighbor sold my brother and I a 1969 "Butterfly" for $100. We sailed this out in the Chesapeake Bay launching from Willoughby Spit.
In 2018 I completed a Basic Keelboat class at the College of Charleston. Then in 2022 I began crewing on a Beneteau 456 for Wednesday evening races. It wasn't long after that I decided to search for a boat of my own. At first I thought a Catalina 30 would be a good size, but that size slip space around Charleston is almost non-existent and expensive. So I narrowed down my search to a 27' maximum combined with my two other wish-list items: wheel steering and an inboard diesel engine. I found and purchased Fresli in Hilton Head in May 2022. While she was in decent shape I've done a ton of work on her and have much yet to do. For me that's half of the fun. Sailing is the other.
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Things to know
Allowed on boat
pets
swimming
alcohol
kids under 12
fishing
glass bottles
shoes
liveaboard
red wine
Cancellation policy flexible
- Free cancellations until 24 hours before the booking start time.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of the booking start time are non-refundable.
Security deposit
A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.
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