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The Catalina Morgan 440 is a 45-foot 11-inch deck saloon cruiser with a 26,000-pound displacement, designed for extended liveaboard cruising.1:57 The vessel features a 1,200-amp-hour lithium house bank powered by a 380-watt rigid solar panel and two 150-watt flexible panels.16:49 An 85-pound Mantus anchor with a Mantus swivel and bridle serves as the primary ground tackle, supplemented by a 15-pound Fortress stern anchor.0:31 Propulsion is provided by a 75-horsepower Yanmar engine, supported by a recently replaced bow thruster for docking maneuvers.20:48 The interior includes a Cruzaro water maker, a Victron 3000-watt MultiPlus inverter, and a Force 10 stove.16:02 The cockpit layout incorporates a stern-mounted D400 wind generator and davits for dinghy storage.3:23 The owner utilizes a Starlink system for connectivity and an Acuba water filtration system for drinking water.25:54 The boat’s configuration allows for a convertible salon table and extensive storage, including an aft lazarette with a washing machine and access to the steering quadrant.14:41

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