Boat Line Up at Catalina

tommyt · July 28, 2010, 02:08:48 PM

On one of the other boards I frequent the word is that Catalina is now discontinuing the 320 and the 350. Apparently a couple of dealers have also said that they cannot be ordered any longer. I know that both boats are still on the Catalina website, but so were the 34 and 36 when they were being phased out.

That leaves a pretty big hole between the 309 and 375. Any rumors on what will fill the space if this true?

canuck · July 28, 2010, 03:01:31 PM

If this is the case, they will be replaced with Beneteaus, Bavarias, Hanse et cetera.....

Lance Jones · July 29, 2010, 06:43:11 AM

I have it on good authority that there is a boat being built now to take over that size range. It will be more up-scale than previous models were.

Stu Jackson · July 29, 2010, 08:21:11 AM

Let's hope Gerry puts handholds down below. And an aft head.

wind dancer · July 29, 2010, 08:46:46 AM

I'd like to see a 345 -- a beefed up 34 (or slimmed down 350) with the head aft.

Craig Illman · July 29, 2010, 06:33:36 PM

Just like they offer "tall rigs" and wing keels for varying conditions, they need to offer models with "tall cabins" for guys like Jay. My C34 headroom was just fine for my efficient 5'6" frame. I also appreciated the reasonable step to the toerail from the dock.

Craig

wind dancer · July 30, 2010, 08:25:22 AM

Thanks, Craig! They have been offering decent headroom in their newer models (350 and 375 for example). Hears to hoping the new boat has standing headroom (6'7"+), and bunks to match. :-)

Mike and Joanne Stimmler · July 30, 2010, 10:20:44 AM

Quote from: tommyt on July 28, 2010, 02:08:48 PM

That leaves a pretty big hole between the 309 and 375. Any rumors on what will fill the space if this true?

309 + 375 = 684

684 divided by 2 ( I couldn't find the symbol for divide on my keyboard) = 342

I predict the new boat will be called a "342"

Remember, you heard it here first!

Tom Clay · July 30, 2010, 11:45:16 AM

If they follow the naming convention they have done on the 375 and 445 it should be a 345....34 1/2 feet, LOL. Maybe a redeveloped 34, a very popular boat.

I have also heard rumors of a new model coming.

Stu Jackson · July 30, 2010, 11:59:33 AM

Quote from: Tom Clay on July 30, 2010, 11:45:16 AMMaybe a redeveloped 34, a very popular boat.

That's what they said about the C375, it was going to be a "replacement" for the C36. The C36 guys certainly don't think so.

Tom Clay · July 30, 2010, 01:27:12 PM

I agree Stu,

It's hard to replace a classic, we should hear more over the next 30-60 days.