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Established: 1989
- Located: Corporate Headquarters-Woodland Hills, California —Catalina production factory-Largo, Florida
Construction: Fiberglass
Category: Sailboats
- Fun Fact: Catalina Yachts is the largest manufacturer of American owned, American designed and American built sailing yachts.
Catalina builds the largest selection of honest, sturdy boats that hold up to real world conditions, perform well and cost less to maintain. For Catalina owners, this means lots of extra value and enhanced sailing pleasure, with the added bonus of excellent resale value.
Catalina’s broad range of intelligently designed family-oriented sailboats includes the SPORT SERIES, with sprightly 8–27 foot day sailors, the CRUISER SERIES capable, roomy mid-sized yachts from 31–35 feet, and the majestic OCEAN SERIES 38–44 footers for more serious offshore adventures.
No matter what size boat fits your lifestyle, at Catalina it is about creating the best possible ownership experience. So if you’re looking for a long–term relationship with a high–quality American brand, it’s time to take a closer look at Catalina Yachts – standing firmly behind our hand–crafted sailboats for over 40 years.
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The Massey yacht sales teams are Catalina experts. We have been selling and outfitting new Catalina’s consistently since 1978. Massey is the closest dealership to the Catalina production plant in Largo, Florida. We visit the factory often and know the specifics regarding the Catalina build, from stem to stern. Sharing that knowledge is part of what we offer to our Catalina purchasers.
Ed Massey personally oversees the make ready for each new Catalina delivered by Massey Yacht Sales. Ed has a well-earned reputation for being extremely thorough in testing all the systems and making sure every detail is checked off prior to delivery.
When it’s time for hand over to the new owner we include an expansive four day orientation by a friendly teaching instructor. When you head out to the open seas you will know your Catalina, her systems and handling characteristics very well indeed.
You can trust the Massey sales team to be your best source of information and expertise when it comes to assisting you in acquiring your new Catalina yacht.
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Catalina 545: Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet
- By Herb McCormick
- Updated: December 9, 2019
So here come the Big Boys: the four finalists in the BOTY Class of 2020 vying for the title of “Mightiest Monohull” of them all. It would not be a cut-and-dry choice, however, as all four contestants were so radically different from one another.
Unfortunately, due to the extreme and unusual weather during the sea-trials portion of the contest (see “A Little Bit of Everything,” page 67), the yacht with perhaps the greatest sailing potential—the Beneteau First Yacht 53—went untested on the water. The 53 is a departure for Beneteau, which is betting big on attracting the performance-cruising segment of the market. So the judges were left to ponder the boat’s fate based on their dockside inspections.
It received high marks. Judge Ed Sherman said: “This is a very interesting boat. It’s actually an outlier in terms of the electrical system in that it’s still using 12 volts, while almost everyone else seems to be evolving to 24 volts. There’s some real innovation happening here. They get kudos for the in-house digital-switching control system they’ve designed, which is pretty slick and enables the owner to control the system with their cellphone, or even remotely via the internet with the onboard Wi-Fi.”
Like the Beneteau, the year’s largest entry, the Hanse 675, comes with a price tag of over $1 million, a major topic of discussion in the final deliberations for the class. And while the judges did get aboard the boat for a test sail, the conditions were so calm that, again, decisions were based largely on the dockside visit. And it also generated positive reviews.
“Mechanically, the systems were very well-done,” judge Ralph Naranjo said. “The idea of using hydraulics for the anchor windlass was great, though I thought the capstan and chain size were quite small. Under sail, we didn’t have a fair evaluation because of lack of wind. But the sails, running rigging and so on were splendid. Under power she did very well, making better than 10 knots at the high end. And she backed down well either way.”
The second of two Bavarias to be introduced in the United States this year was the stout C57. “In terms of installations, the systems are very similar to the C50,” Sherman said. “I’d say Bavarias in general have achieved a point in their construction expertise where they’re on par with Groupe Beneteau boats—they’re all in the same league in terms of the craftsmanship it takes to install commonly requested marine systems.” Naranjo added, “They’ve done an interesting thing with the 57, as they have several different draft versions from which to choose, and the engineering is solid in that they change the ballast with the different draft options.”
That left the 56-plus-foot Catalina 545 , which—spoiler alert—not only was named Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet , it also was named the overall Boat of the Year .
“I liked it as soon as I got on it,” judge Dan Spurr said. “I like the looks of it. I like the cockpit layout. The designer and builder, Gerry Douglas, did an excellent job explaining how he put the boat together and the choices that he made. I was impressed by the overall layout abovedecks and below. We didn’t have a ton of wind when we sailed it, but it acquitted itself nicely. It seemed like a pretty straightforward rig that my wife and I could handle pretty comfortably. In other words, it wasn’t complicated. Pricewise, in this category, it was in the same range as the Bavaria but considerably less than the Beneteau or Hanse, which I think is important. It represents good value. It’s a simple boat but one that’s handsome and well-thought-out.”
“The little things did it for me,” Sherman said. “The rigid stainless-steel handrails and the great toe rail. Really chunky stuff. I love the drain down the side of the deck. It was slippery in pretty light air. I mean, we got it up to 5 or 6 knots without any effort at all. I really loved the interior layout too. That forward stateroom with the little daybed was great. And the furniture in the main saloon is solid wood, not laminated stuff. It’s seemingly a minor thing, but it’s actually pretty major in terms of maintaining the value of the boat down the line.”
Many decades ago, Catalina Yachts was launched with the name of the prominent island off the coast where the company was founded. Fittingly, the Catalina 545, the latest and perhaps greatest of all the models that came before it, is an island unto itself.
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Charters & Freight ServicesGetting to Catalina Island is easy with a boat or heli charter. Chart your own course and schedule. Several companies offer yacht charters to Catalina Island and Maverick Helicopters offers helicopter service to Catalina Island for groups large and small. TransportationHow do you get to Catalina Island? The majority of visitors take a passenger ferry to Catalina Island; either the C atalina Express or Catalina Flyer . Visitors can also fly on a helicopter; service provided by Maverick Helicopters . People can also get to Catalina Island via private boat or private aircraft. What is the best mainland port to depart from to go to Catalina Island? A. The Catalina Express departs from two Los Angeles County ports in Long Beach and San Pedro . These ports are most convenient to Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX) . They also operate out of Dana Point in south Orange County . Dana Point is most convenient for travelers from south Orange County, CA and the Greater San Diego area. The Catalina Flyer departs from Newport Beach in central Orange County . This port is convenient to John Wayne Airport (SNA) and all Orange County locations. How much does it cost to get to Catalina Island? The passenger ferry to Catalina Island costs $84 round trip on the Catalina Express . The Catalina Express departs from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. The cost on the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach is $78 round trip. *Prices are subject to change. What is the fastest way to get to Catalina Island? The fastest way to get to Catalina Island is via helicopter. It takes 15 minutes to fly from mainland Southern California to Catalina Island. The service is provided by Maverick Helicopters . $10 Off Catalina Island FerryOnboard catalina flyer. Hop onboard the Catalina Flyer for daily ferry service from Newport Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island in just over 1 hour. 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2004 Catalina 42. US$129,934. US $987/mo. Ancasta International Boat Sales | Brighton, East Sussex. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.
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CATALINA YACHTS Massey Yacht Sales is your Nation Leading Catalina Broker. Ask us more today! Catalina Info Established: 1989 Located: Corporate Headquarters-Woodland Hills, California ---Catalina production factory-Largo, Florida Construction: Fiberglass Category: Sailboats Fun Fact: Catalina Yachts is the largest manufacturer of American owned, American
In a diverse four-boat fleet, the Catalina 545 comes out on top and is named the Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet for 2020. ... Many decades ago, Catalina Yachts was launched with the name of the prominent island off the coast where the company was founded. Fittingly, the Catalina 545, the latest and perhaps greatest of all the models that ...
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2000 Catalina 470. US$239,900. ↓ Price Drop. Farallone Yacht Sales | Alameda, California. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.
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