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Review of the Catalina 470 by Mortimer Levy

Year built	2000
Location of boat	Essex, NY Lk. Champlain
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2000
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Definitely. I traveled all over the U.S. and looked at many brands and qualities. The 470 is by far the best buy. Frankly, I don't know how Catralina could make a profit and put so many name-brand goodies into a production boat. I'm parked next to a 46' Beneteau. Heavens, what a difference in gear quality and construction. I wouldn't dare go off-shore in the Beneteau.
Gear that's been added	Boat was well equipped with many extras. Many are not being used by virtue of type of water I sail.
Structural or complex improvements	None required.
The boat's best features	Layout down below. Best by far of any boat I've seen.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	Steering is stiff,...but that's probably in the design,...have had it checked and can't find any structural problems
Sailing characterisitcs	Boat handles very easy. Wife and I sail it alone. No problems (we're 77 and 76).
Motoring characterisitcs	Engine is very reliable. Boat is fast for it's size.
Liveability	Extremely comfortable. A/C in owner's cabin operates independently from other 2 zones.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	A little slow but F.B. has always been helpful.
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Dealer. No problems. Cash transaction.
Other comments	Age and health suggest selling it. If I do, we'll both miss it.

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