Evolution of the Catalina 34

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.

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.

Link to Copies of sales brochures. Brochures

Link to the 1985 review of the "new" C34 in Sailing Magazine. Sailing Review

A discussion of the Seaworthyness of the C34 [1]