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| − | The original C34 was introduced in 1986. Designed by | + | The original C34 was introduced in 1986 (first hulls produced in 1985). Designed by Gerry Douglas it quickly gained popularity as a fast, stiff, and sturdily built cruising yacht. It is a great light-air performer with commodious accommodations. The C-34 has evolved since 1986, always having the choices of the tall (approximately 52-foot) or the standard (approximately 50-foot) mast, and later in-mast furling. Additionally, the 1st year (1986) had an OPTION of a keel or deck-stepped mast (see 1986 price list), then later production switched to deck-stepped. It also offered a choice of a wing keel (4-foot 3-inch draft) or fin keel (5 foot 7-inch draft.) |
| − | + | The Catalina 34 launched with a Universal M-25 (21HP) diesel engine, evolved to an M-25XP (23HP), an M-35 (30 hp) option in 1990-1994, to the M-35XP, and finally an M-35B(C) engine (35hp) in the mkII ("(C)" being the designation for "Catalina" wiring standard.) | |
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| + | The Catalina 34 had 4 hull designs, the easiest way to identify them being three different transoms and the broader stern of the mkII.<br> | ||
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| + | ==Catalina 34mkI== | ||
| + | [[image:87small.jpg]]<br>1986-1989 Enclosed stern. | ||
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| − | + | ==Catalina 34mkI-1/4== | |
| + | [[Image:sugar scoop.jpg]]<br> In 1989, a "sugar scoop was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. We've "tagged" it as the Mark 1 and 1/4!!! | ||
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| − | + | ==Catalina 34mkI-1/2== | |
| + | In 1990 the cockpit floor was extended through the transom. The interiors began to transition to the Mark II in the saloon.<br>[[Image:Mk1.5 (Small) (Small).jpg]] <br>The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. <br> | ||
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| + | ==Catalina 34mkII== | ||
| + | In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. The official roll out of the Catalina 34mkII was at the 1995 Atlantic City Sail Expo Boat Show, Hull #1295<br> | ||
| + | [[Image:MkII(small).jpg]] <br> | ||
| + | Hulls produced in the 1995-1997 transition years with the wider profiles are considered Mk II's. | ||
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| + | ==Items of Interest== | ||
| + | *[http://www.c34.org/history.html History]https://c34.org/wikiwp/<br> | ||
| + | *Catalina Yachts' [http://www.c34.org/brochures.html C34 sales brochures]https://c34.org/wikiwp/?rdp_we_resource=http%3A%2F%2Fc34.org%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DHistory<br> | ||
| + | *[http://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=C34_Seaworthiness C34 Seaworthiness metrics] | ||
| + | *Original rave reviews: | ||
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| + | *''Practical Sailor'' March 2015 review: [http://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/37_51/boatreview/The-Catalina-34-30-Years-Later_11643-1.html '''''The Catalina 34; 30 Years Later'''''] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Catalina-review.jpg|thumb|left|Original C34 Review, 1985 ''(published with permission by Sailing Magazine)'' - click to enlarge]] <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> | ||
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| + | *Price and options sheet spring of 1989 [[Image:C34 options 89.jpg]] | ||
| + | *Price and options sheet spring of 1995 [[Image:C34 Options 95.jpg]] | ||
| + | *Price and options sheet spring of 2003 [[Image:C34 options 03.jpg]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:52, 3 May 2020
The original C34 was introduced in 1986 (first hulls produced in 1985). Designed by Gerry Douglas it quickly gained popularity as a fast, stiff, and sturdily built cruising yacht. It is a great light-air performer with commodious accommodations. The C-34 has evolved since 1986, always having the choices of the tall (approximately 52-foot) or the standard (approximately 50-foot) mast, and later in-mast furling. Additionally, the 1st year (1986) had an OPTION of a keel or deck-stepped mast (see 1986 price list), then later production switched to deck-stepped. It also offered a choice of a wing keel (4-foot 3-inch draft) or fin keel (5 foot 7-inch draft.)
The Catalina 34 launched with a Universal M-25 (21HP) diesel engine, evolved to an M-25XP (23HP), an M-35 (30 hp) option in 1990-1994, to the M-35XP, and finally an M-35B(C) engine (35hp) in the mkII ("(C)" being the designation for "Catalina" wiring standard.)
The Catalina 34 had 4 hull designs, the easiest way to identify them being three different transoms and the broader stern of the mkII.
Contents
Catalina 34mkI
1986-1989 Enclosed stern.
Catalina 34mkI-1/4
In 1989, a "sugar scoop was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. We've "tagged" it as the Mark 1 and 1/4!!!
Catalina 34mkI-1/2
In 1990 the cockpit floor was extended through the transom. The interiors began to transition to the Mark II in the saloon._(Small).jpg)
The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5.
Catalina 34mkII
In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. The official roll out of the Catalina 34mkII was at the 1995 Atlantic City Sail Expo Boat Show, Hull #1295
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Hulls produced in the 1995-1997 transition years with the wider profiles are considered Mk II's.
Items of Interest
- Historyhttps://c34.org/wikiwp/
- Catalina Yachts' C34 sales brochureshttps://c34.org/wikiwp/?rdp_we_resource=http%3A%2F%2Fc34.org%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DHistory
- C34 Seaworthiness metrics
- Original rave reviews:
- Practical Sailor March 2015 review: The Catalina 34; 30 Years Later
- Price and options sheet spring of 1989
- Price and options sheet spring of 1995
- Price and options sheet spring of 2003
