Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 34 by Jeff Oakes

Year built	1989
Location of boat	Osterville,Ma.
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Multi-week coastal cruising
Normal wind strength	16-22 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1996
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Without a doubt
Gear that's been added	Radar,wind machine
Structural or complex improvements	n/a
The boat's best features	price, size factory support network of other owners
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	I have not had any problems with the boat
Sailing characterisitcs
Motoring characterisitcs	I have a 3 bladed prop. It motors very even in bad conditions
Liveability	One of the best features of the boiat is its room below.
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