CE Category of C34 MK1

[senorquill]

What is the CE category for 1987 Catalina 34?  I'm tracking that the MK2 is a CE Cat "A".  Thanks

[glennd3]

Ce rating is 48.5

[senorquill]

Okay, so CE "A"

CE CLASS A yachts are designed for large sea voyages (everywhere), in which wind force may exceed 8 on the scale of BEAUFORT and waves can aIso exceed a significant height of 4 meters. These yachts are designed largely to be self-sufficient in this rather hostile environment. CAREFUL, in most cases, this is only theoretical.

CE CLASS B yachts are designed to travel off the coast (200 miles or less) in which the winds can be up to force 8 (not exceeding) and waves can reach a height up to 4 meters (not exceeding).

CE CLASS C boats are designed for travel close to the coasts and in large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers in which winds can be up to force 6 (not exceeding) and waves may reach a height of 2 meters (not exceeding).

CE CLASS D boats are designed for cruises in protected waters, like small lakes, rivers and canals in which the winds can be up to force 4 and waves can reach a height up to 0.30 meter (less than 1 foot).

[Ron Hill]

MQ : I heard Gerry Douglas and Frank Butler say many times that "Catalina Yachts are 'Coastal Cruisers' !"

A thought

[senorquill]

So Class B?  I'm sailing from Port Charlotte FL to Destin FL, so there is a 200-mile Gulf crossing from Clearwater to Destin.  I know people do this in the C34, just looking for peace of mind on what the C34 was actually certified as.

[Noah]

Lot's of C34 MKI boats have made extensive offshore and trans ocean passages. It is not my ideal bluewater cruiser, but hull is plenty strong. My take is comfort/safety will depend on what systems you add/modify and ultimately, your seamanship.

[senorquill]

Thank you.