Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 34 by Bill Garber

Year built	1987
Location of boat	Port Clinton, Ohio
The boat is sailed on	The Great Lakes
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	5-6
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1987
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes I would. The boat is asy to handle with a family.
Gear that's been added	Depth sounder and wind speed instruments.
Structural or complex improvements	No.
The boat's best features	She sails easily.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	Wish I had a anchor roller that would take a delta anchor.
Sailing characterisitcs	My most hair raising experience was a storm that caught us unexpectedly. The weather service called for a normal day without any storms. then, ten minutes before it hit the radio put out a severe storm warning! The boat took it well.
Motoring characterisitcs	I can't keep a steady speed without holding the excellerator.
Liveability	Great with my wife and 2 boys. We have the room for another couple and their children.
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