Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 27 by steve huntsberry

Year built	1976
Location of boat	olympia WA
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1998
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes but would prefer a 30
Gear that's been added	nothing major
Structural or complex improvements	no
The boat's best features	Easy sailer
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	Do not like canvas head bladder. would have preferred chain locker.
Sailing characterisitcs	no problems
Motoring characterisitcs	very smooth
Liveability	Just a bit small. A berth to short. Aft berth too small for two. A 30 would be perfect.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	no
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