Difference between revisions of "Evolution of the Catalina 34"
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'''The Mk 1.5'''<br> | '''The Mk 1.5'''<br> | ||
| − | In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom. The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. [[image:mk1.5 (small) (small)]] | + | In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom. The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. [[image:mk1.5(small)(small)]] |
'''The Mk II'''<br> | '''The Mk II'''<br> | ||
| − | In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. Hulls produced in 1995-1997 are considered Mk II's. The official roll out by Catalina of the Mk II was in 1998. [[image: MK II (small) | + | In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. Hulls produced in 1995-1997 are considered Mk II's. The official roll out by Catalina of the Mk II was in 1998. [[image: MK II (small)]] |
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Link to Copies of sales brochures. [http://www.c34.org/brochures.html] | Link to Copies of sales brochures. [http://www.c34.org/brochures.html] | ||
Link to the 1985 review of the "new" C34 in Sailing Magazine. [http://www.c34.org/Catalina-review.jpg] | Link to the 1985 review of the "new" C34 in Sailing Magazine. [http://www.c34.org/Catalina-review.jpg] | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 4 April 2008
The Mk I
The original C34 was introduced in 1986. Designed by Frank Butler, it quickly gained popularity as a fast, stiff, and sturdily built cruising yacht. A great light-air performer with commodious accommodations. 
The Mk 1.5
In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom. The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. File:Mk1.5(small)(small)
The Mk II
In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. Hulls produced in 1995-1997 are considered Mk II's. The official roll out by Catalina of the Mk II was in 1998. File:MK II (small)
Link to Copies of sales brochures. [1]
Link to the 1985 review of the "new" C34 in Sailing Magazine. [2]
![[2]](http://www.c34.org/Catalina-review.jpg){kind=link}