Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina Capri-16 by Peter B Wahl

Year built	1992
Location of boat	New Bedford, Ma.
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	16-22 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2007
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	oh yes
Gear that's been added	sounder compass vhf radio windex jib downhaul bottom paint anchor holder off pulpit
Structural or complex improvements	no
The boat's best features	solid construction
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	no problems
Sailing characterisitcs	very stable
Motoring characterisitcs	very good
Liveability	very good considering size have boom tent
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	very good
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
Other comments	great boat