Overview

Catalina introduced their legendary 470 in 1998 at the Miami International Boat Show.  It was an instant success and several were sold at that show. The 470 was built exclusively at Catalina's Florida plant in Largo. The Catalina 470 construction details included several of the features later utilized on the Catalina 5 Series yachts that were introduced in 2009. The 470 was the second Catalina model to utilize twin helms. It was an evolutionary yacht.
The Catalina 470 is a large 47' yacht with a powerful sail plan and luxurious interior.

Mia Principessa  is a fine example of the Catalina 470. She is well outfitted for cruising and liveaboard. The interior is spacious with two large staterooms with en-suite heads and dedicated showers. The galley has a proper sea galley and the main salon features two captains chairs. Other items include:

• Stainless steel davit/solar panel arch
• Bimini and dodger-new in 2025
• Raymarine suite of navigation instruments-updated in 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Fischer Panda Mini 8 generator--new in 2024 and with 25 hours
• Three Lifeline 8D AGM batteries-new in 2024
• ICOM Single Side Band radio
• Winslow 6 person liferaft
• Iridium GO with antenna data broadcast system (requires subscription) 
• Intra Coastal Waterway friendly with shoal draft and mast height clearance of 63'6"
• 800 watts of solar panels on stainless steel arch (one new panel in 2025)
• In mast mainsail furling and 140% roller furling genoa
• Quantum suite of sails
• Newer Raritan Marine Elegance Electric heads
• Splendid washer and dryer 2100 X-C
• Highfield Ultra Lite Dinghy (New in 2023)
• Honda 9.9 HP outboard (New in 2023 with +/-30 engine hours)
• Most running rigging replaced in 2023-24
• Many more upgrades and improvements

Mia Principessa is a capable off shore cruising yacht. If you are searching for a well equipped, well maintained yacht Mia Principessa should be on your short list. 
Catalina Yachts are uniquely American with a strong focus on performance, safety at sea and enduring value. They are overbuilt and underpriced and that is why Catalina Yachts are the Sailor's Choice.

Descriptions

Sails and Cruising Sail Plan
Mia Principessa's sail plan is ideal for cruising whether coastwise or offshore. The many features include: 

• In-mast furling main sail with lines led back through sheet stoppers
• Schaeffer roller furling headsail system for easy control
• Quantum mainsail with vertical battens
• Quantum140% genoa
• Quantum 80% jib
• Quantum asymmetrical spinnaker (code zero)
• Quantum symmetrical spinnaker
• EZ Glide genoa track cars adjustable from the cockpit
• Garhauer rigid spring loaded boom vang adjustable from the cockpit
• All lines led back to cockpit through sheet stoppers
• Two Harken 44 self tailing winches next to companionway, one is electric, one is manual
• Two Harken 66 self tailing primary winches
• Inboard chain plates for superior sheeting angles
• Wide Garhauer main sheet traveler adjustable from cockpit
• Most of the running rigging replaced in 2023-24
• Standing rigging inspected in 2023-24 with no issues
  
• Long genoa tracks for superior headsail trim
• Forespar whisker/spinnaker pole stored vertically on mast track
• Wide main sheet traveler adjustable from cockpit 
• Wide weather decks for ease of moving fore and aft-uncluttered fore deck
• Inboard chain plates for superior sheeting angles
• Two spare halyards and one spreader flag halyard
• Sail bags for sails and battens

Navigation Instruments and Other Electronics
Navigation instruments and the ship's electronics include: 

• Simrad VHF radio with hand held remote mic for cockpit
• Standard Horizon GX1850 VHF radio with NMEA 2000 and plug-in remote for cockpit (New in 2023-24)
• Standard Horizon portable/handheld VHF for dinghy
• ICOM single side band radio
• Iridium GO with antenna data broadcast system (requires subscription)
• Fusion Apollo marine stereo sound system  with WIFI (New in 2023)
• Raymarine tridate MFD at second helm (New in 2024)
• Raymarine Quantum Doppler radar (New warranty replacement in 2024)
• Raymarine Axiom +9 GPS MFD that interfaces with all the other Raymarine instruments (New in 2022)
• Raymarine EV400 autopilot system includes processor, fluxgate compass and control head (New in 2024-25) Auto pilot MFD at primary helm (New in 2024)
• Raymarine i50/i60 depth, speed and wind systems and displays (New in 2023-24)
• Weema tank tenders at electrical distribution panel
• Eight 12volt Hella electric fans
• LED lighting throughout the interior
• Two automatic electric bilge pumps
• Regulation navigation and deck lighting

Ship's Electrical Systems
Mia Principessa's electrical systems include: 

• Bow and stern shore power inlets with two 30 amp inlets
• 120 volt system from shore power to electric distribution panel reviewed in 2023 resulting i the addition of new buss fuses, a bow/stern selector switch on the electric distribution panel and the replacement of two galvanic isolators
• Two 30 foot, 30 amp shore power chords and appropriate adapters for 50 amp service
• One 50 foot, 50 amp shore power cord (new in 2023) 
• Three solar panels on arch providing +/- 800 watts (One new in 2023)
• Fischer Panda Mini 8 8KW generator (New in 2024-complete replacement)
• Yanmar 75hp alternator
• Three Lifeline 8D AGM batteries (New in 2024)
• Mastervolt 12/2000 inverter/charger (New in 2024)
• Sterling Power Pro charger 12 volt, 60 amp (New in 2024)
• Monitoring gauges for all charging sources

Cockpit and Deck
Cockpit and Deck -The Catalina 470 has a large cockpit with twin helms and a walk through transom. Features include the following:

• Bimini and dodger -new in 2025
• Stainless steel frames for Bimini and dodger
• New hatch covers in 2023
• Full cockpit isinglass enclosure panels-these require alteration to fit the new bimini and dodger
• Stainless steel davit and solar panels arch
• Canvas covers for twin helm wheels, winches, and cockpit table
• Large cockpit with full set of cockpit cushions-storage compartments below seating cushions
• 12 inch cockpit combing in seating area (for back rests)
• Magna rail mountable propane grill and cover
• Drop leaf cockpit table and navigation equipment pod
• Two stern rail seats
• Two Edson 32" diameter helm wheels with Ritchie binnacle mount compasses
• Yanmar engine controls and throttle/gear shift (serviced/rebuilt in 2023)
• Winslow 6-person life raft (needs inspection and recertification)
• Stainless steel arch for solar panels, dinghy davits and antennas
• Walk thru transom with stainless steel stern rails, stern rail seats with cushions, boarding ladder, outboard motor mount and hot & cold fresh water shower
• Manual bilge pump and handle in stern storage pockets
• Two RAM mics-one hand held for the Simrad VHF and one plug in for the Standard Horizon VHF (new in 2023-24)
• Full cockpit cushions
• Companionway doors-teak drop in and Zarcor hinged doors
• Weather deck wide and easy to move fore and aft with inboard chain plates
• Long genoa tracks
• Wide Garhauer main sheet traveler
• Hot and cold fresh water shower
• Stern boarding ladder
• Lid for anchor locker
• Electric Maxwell 1500 windlass
  

Ship's Power and Mechanical
Mia Principessa has the following sources of power. 

• 800 watt solar panels on custom stainless steel dinghy davit arch
• Fischer Panda Mini 8KW generator (New in 2024,+/-25  generator hours)
• Yanmar 75hp engine-1,368 hours as of May 2025 (professional engine service every 75-100 hours)
• Dual Racor filters with fuel tank manifold switch (replaced in 2023) to change tanks
• Engine motor mounts (New in 2023)
• Propeller shaft and cutlass bearing (New in 2023)
• Conventional stuffing box (New in 2023)
• Both fuel tanks were cleaned and fuel filtered and polished in 2024

Main Salons, Staterooms, Galley, Heads and Interio
Mia Principessa has a large well laid out two stateroom with en-suite interior with ideal use of space. Features include for following:
Galley Area

• U shaped sea galley with Princess three burner propane stove and oven
• Front and top opening refrigeratio- Dometic
• Top loading freezer-Dometic
• Top loading dry storage, cabinets and shelving
• Deep double stainless steel sink
• New GE .7ft 700 watt microwave 2022
• Seaward water heater

Salon Area

• Two captains chairs in main salon with Ultra Leather seat covers
• Ultra Leather covers throughout yacht
• Nine 12 volt Hella electric fans through out yacht
• Large chart table at nav station
• Two 16,000 BTU air conditioning units
• New AC pump 2022
• Two bilge pumps
• Opening hatches and port lights
• Teak and holly cabin sole throughout
• Dinette table seats 4-6 people with storage beneath seats
• Dinette table converts to a double berth

Accommodations and staterooms

• Aft cabin has a queen size berth with newer 8" coil spring mattress
• Forward cabin has a pullman double berth
• Drawer package beneath pullman berth
• Each berth has an en-suite head and fresh water Raritan electric toilet
• Each head has a dedicated enclosed shower
• Two waste water macerators with overboard/holding tank valves
• Each cabin has ample hanging lockers, shelves and drawers
• Opening port lights, deck hatches and Hella 12 volt electric fans in both cabins
• The Splendide combination washer/dryer is forward of the guest shower stall

The spacious interior with the aft island berth and forward pullman berth with en-suite heads are the ideal configuration for two couples. The open salon and galley are a cruisers delight.

Ground Tackle Package and Dock Lines
The Ground Tackle Package includes: 

• Maxwell 1500 electric windlass with up and down switches
• 250 feet of anchor chain marked in 20 foot increments
• Rocna heavy duty anchor
• Fortress anchor with chain and rope rode
• Large anchor locker with divider panel and cleat (for anchor tie-down while in bow roller)
• Bow, stern and spring lines, some new on 2024-25
• Mooring cleats at bow, stern and mid ship

Tankage, Fuel, Water and Holding Tank
The fluids capacities aboard Mia Principessa include: 

• Diesel fuel-2 tanks with a total 88 gallon total capacity
• Fresh water-5 tanks with a total of 214 gallon capacity (including hot water tank)
• Holding/Waste tanks-2 tanks, 32 gallons and 34 gallons, 66 gallons total capacity

Dinghy and Outboard
Mia Principessa's dinghy and outboard are stored on the custom stainless steel davit arch. The arch also includes the solar panels. 

• Highfield Ultra Lite dinghy-9'5", aluminum hull and large tubes (New in 2023)
• Honda 9.9 HP 4 stroke outboard with +/-30 hours as of May 2025 (New in 2023)
• Coast Guard required safety equipment for dingy

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous items include:

• Owner's manuals for the Catalina 470, sails, engine and substantially all systems and gear
• Tool boxes, tools, and extensive spare parts and supplies
• Spare Raymarine linear autopilot drive
• All engine hoses replaced in 2021
• New AC pump replaced in 2022
• Spare Jabsco macerator pump
• Jack lines and harnesses
• Bosuns chair and harness
• Two EPIRB units-one for the boat and one personal/portable for the ditch bag
• One set of binoculars
• One set of foul weather gear
• Two 1000 watt rechargeable flashlights
• Two type V inflatable PDFs with harnesses and six Type II PDFs
• 1st aid kits (one for the boat, one for the dinghy), signal horn, flares, fire extinguishers, ditch bag and other assorted Coast Guard required items
• Four 5 gallon fuel containers

Exclusions
Exclusions
Exclusions include owner's personal items

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.