Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 34 by Hank Recla

Year built	1989
Location of boat	Shadyside,MD
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
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	1993
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Absolutely.
Gear that's been added	Light wind spinnaker. all else was standard.
Structural or complex improvements	Yes. Four golf cart battery house bank, separate starter battery, 130 amp output Powerline alternator, Heart Interface Link 2000R monitor, Heart Interface Force 10 charger/inverter, Adler-Barbour Cold Machine, redesigned propane system with gas grill, upgraded traveler system to 5 to 1 Garhauer traveler, upgrade prop to 3-bladed 10x15 Sailor prop, many other little goodies.
The boat's best features	Very spacious, comfortable layout.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	None.
Sailing characterisitcs	Responds in all types of weather; very satisfied.
Motoring characterisitcs	New 10 x 15 Sailor Prop allows me to cruise at 6 knots at 2500 rpms.
Liveability	Very comfortable. Wish I had a sink in the V-berth.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Paul Rosen Annapolis Yacht Sales. Highly recommend.
Other comments	Everyone should have one.