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July 27, 2010, 05:43:40 PM
My wife and I are considering purchase of a Catalina 34....1988-1990.
Here is some basic information on our situation:
We are based out of Port Charlotte, FL.
We have 2 teens.
I grew up on the water and have been in...around...and even sank...a number of power boats in my life from a jon boat to a Hatt..but my wife and I both have had a longing to give up the power....to enjoy a more cleaner...more rewarding...way of the boating lifestyle....We are prepared to invest more than money...but something more dear to us...our time into this new passion....
All four of us will be taking the ASA courses. The teens will be taking ASA 101 & 103
My Wife and I will be taking 101, 103-108, 118 and 119 along the way....
We plan to use the boat in a few ways:
1. Short trips around our area with overnight stays and weekend getaways.
2. Longer trips as we feel more comfortable. The more we feel comfortable the farther we will go. The point here is gaining the experience as we go through the ASA Program
3. Hanging out in the marina or just outside to enjoy the boat....each other....and life.
4. As life goes on (teens in college)....we would like to spend more time on the water..."an almost" live aboard situation...
I plan on keeping the boat....for as long as I plan on keeping my wife....so...just like my wife...I would like to make sure I pick out the right lady....
I have looked at a number of makes and models....and I keep coming back to the Catalina....
Can some of you more weathered sailors out there give me...as best as you can...some unbiased pros and cons for going with the Catalina 34?
If any of you have went through the ASA program...please let me know your thoughts as well.
Here is some basic information on our situation:
We are based out of Port Charlotte, FL.
We have 2 teens.
I grew up on the water and have been in...around...and even sank...a number of power boats in my life from a jon boat to a Hatt..but my wife and I both have had a longing to give up the power....to enjoy a more cleaner...more rewarding...way of the boating lifestyle....We are prepared to invest more than money...but something more dear to us...our time into this new passion....
All four of us will be taking the ASA courses. The teens will be taking ASA 101 & 103
My Wife and I will be taking 101, 103-108, 118 and 119 along the way....
We plan to use the boat in a few ways:
1. Short trips around our area with overnight stays and weekend getaways.
2. Longer trips as we feel more comfortable. The more we feel comfortable the farther we will go. The point here is gaining the experience as we go through the ASA Program
3. Hanging out in the marina or just outside to enjoy the boat....each other....and life.
4. As life goes on (teens in college)....we would like to spend more time on the water..."an almost" live aboard situation...
I plan on keeping the boat....for as long as I plan on keeping my wife....so...just like my wife...I would like to make sure I pick out the right lady....
I have looked at a number of makes and models....and I keep coming back to the Catalina....
Can some of you more weathered sailors out there give me...as best as you can...some unbiased pros and cons for going with the Catalina 34?
If any of you have went through the ASA program...please let me know your thoughts as well.
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