PAGE 18 • SUMMER 2008 THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION
FEATURED SAILBOAT • CATALINA 375
C
atalina Yachts has just launched
the Catalina 375, a fresh new
design, characteristic of the
successful Catalina 36, and
incorporating the best features found on
all of Catalina’s latest models.
As successor to the Catalina 36,
introduced twenty-five years ago, the 375
had big shoes to fill. Thoughtful ideas
and suggestions from the active Catalina
36 Owners’ Association and Catalina
dealers guided the development process.
“Virtually every system in this yacht has
been reviewed and optimized for
improved performance, efficiency and
owner maintenance,” explained Gerry
Douglas, vice president and chief The Catalina 375 offers the amenities of home, along with the security and
engineer for Catalina. reliability of a tried and true sailing vessel.
The new 375 has a sculpted, contemporary and functional
low profile deck and a stable performance hull form. High
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quality hardware and offshore-capable rigging complement
a powerful sail plan with in-mast furling main and vertical
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battens. Twin backstays balance the powerful rig, creating
an unobstructed “California size” cockpit. An extra large head adjacent to the owner’s cabin has a
big circular shower and a gravity drain waste system. Inner
A single side control traveler and inboard sheeting for spring mattresses are fitted in both cabins, fore and aft.
overlapping genoas makes sail handling easier. Wide
weather decks allow easy access forward and aft, and Owners will find generous tankage for water, fuel and
there is enough room in the anchor locker for two rodes waste, and the 40-hp. Yanmar diesel sips fuel at a mere
and gear. .6 gal./hr. at 2000 RPM.
Deep lockers aft leave plenty of space for optional a/c The Catalina 375 comes at an attractive base price of
and generator. The transom extends seamlessly to the approximately $178,000, FOB Largo, Fla., and will be
waterline for increased structural integrity. Catalina’s on display at select winter ’08 boat shows, starting with
classic stern seats are integrated into the stern pulpit, Boston in January.
along with an easy-access outboard motor bracket. A
standard 6’10” fin keel is lead (not cast iron), and an “Catalinas do well in a very competitive market because
optional 4’8” shoal draft wing keel allows gunkholing they are the result of listening carefully to our owners
just about anywhere. and dealers,” said Frank Butler, founder and president of
Catalina Yachts. “When we introduce a new boat, we
Enter the 375’s spacious open interior through hinged don’t try to reinvent the wheel each time. We incorporate
bi-fold companionway doors. There’s solid teak trim in proven features with new ideas and a lot of boat owners’
the classically symmetrical main cabin with traditional suggestions. This gives the line continuity, helps us avoid
port and starboard cabinets. The Lonseal non-skid sole overly trendy styling, and insures good resale value,” he
keeps maintenance underfoot to a minimum. There are said.
plenty of drawers with storage under the seats, a large
hanging locker, plus shelved lockers throughout. A game For almost 40 years, Catalina’s unwavering dedication to
table converts to a settee or berth, and the functional, building well-designed, durable, family-oriented boats has
well-designed galley has a self-contained stainless resulted in long production runs where each model is
refrigerator, large dry locker, insulated compartment for improved and refined. A commitment to owner satisfaction
optional refrigeration and solid surface counters. has enhanced customer confidence and loyalty.
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