Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 250 by Jim (Chief) Cash

Year built	1998
Location of boat	Bodega Bay summer/fall
The boat is sailed on	Open ocean
How the boat is used	Multi-week coastal cruising
Normal wind strength	16-22 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2013
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes
Gear that's been added	Solar,batteries,dinghy/motor,autohelm,9.8hp electric start Tohatsu,interior has AC/DC,inverter,TV,Microwave, el.heater,el.coffee pot,el.skillet,fans,LED\'s.
Structural or complex improvements
The boat's best features	Large bunk and ample interior room
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.
Sailing characterisitcs	Not particularly fast but a good ride.
Motoring characterisitcs	Doesn\'t readily accomodate a 10hp motor and must be steered by rudder.
Liveability	Very accomodating, and wife and I have lived on her for several weeks at a time.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
Other comments	Appear to be quality well made sailboats and likely more seaworthy than most boats of its size.