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This all-original, exclusively freshwater Katama was purchased in Central Ohio in 1973 and was acquired from the original owner. They had relocated to Lake Lanier, Georgia in 2016 she has been rack-stored inside ever since. She has never spent a night in the water and was always trailered and garage/rack stored after every use.
The 16’ Katama used the legendary Whaler 16/17 hull, was introduced in 1968 and produced until 1975. The Katama featured a molded fiberglass side console with Wm J. Mills canvas/Eisenglass windscreen, three-piece rub rail with black insert, tan three-spoke Teleflex steering wheel, two forward upholstered bucket seats and reversible pilot seat with cushioned bottom and teak backrest. 1973 was the first year that Whaler began producing tan exterior gelcoat with desert tan gelcoat interiors. Prior to 1973, all 13’ and 16’ hulls had white gelcoat exteriors and blue gelcoat interiors.
This particular Katama is optioned from the factory with stainless steel side railings, Ritchie Model 15 Explorer (grey) compass and the bow/stern navigation light package. This Katama even has the original/rare Kainer all-around pole stern light, red Rubbermaid battery box and all sales paperwork from 1973 to include the factory brochure. This Katama was re-powered in 1996 with a 4-stroke, 50hp Yamaha outboard with power trim/tilt and electric start/choke. The Yamaha has been expertly serviced/maintained and has 212 original hours. Underneath the Katama is a brand new 2021 Load-Rite trailer. This package is complete with a factory Sunbrella mooring cover patterned after the original Wm. J. Mills mooring cover.
This rare and original Katama has an excellent layout for family adventures on the water.