Catalina "New" 5 Series

The New 5 Series branding campaign brings together for the first time four new models to the family of Catalina Yachts. Over the past 46 years Catalina has offered to the sailing community timeless models with great sailing performance and has been an innovator with its design features and solid construction.
With the introduction of the 5 Series designs, Catalina moves to a higher level of performance, finish and engineering accomplishments. The introduction of the Catalina 315 at the Strictly Sail Chicago show continues 3 years of developing new model Catalinas for today's markets. This new direction allows Catalina to reposition itself in the market above lower price and specification competing models. Catalina understands today's customers who recognize the value of a well-designed boat that will stand up over many years, sail with a lot of spirit, hold its value, and is built with the fit and finish of a well-crafted yacht.
Designed and built in the United States these new models appeal to the global sailing marketplace. Today's Catalina's have custom features not found on many of the world's sailboats.
Listed below are the main design features that distinguish the new 5 Series models.

Standard features with the 5 Series.
• Collision safe forward "Strike Zone"™ bulkheads and impact absorbing chamber
• "Deep Defense rudder" systems with stainless rudder posts
• Stainless Steel "T" Beam Mast Step system structure providing all the benefits of a deck–stepped mast and the strength of a keel-stepped mast.
• "Secure Socket mast support/chainplate system.
• Knitted fabrics used for a stronger laminate and stiffer structure.
• Dramatically styled teak Interiors and laminates finished with a satin varnish for durability and beauty.
• 5 part structural construction insuring a stronger boat and more ridged structure.
• Offshore Hull to deck Joint capped with a slotted toe rail.
• Navigation A.C/D.C. panel with additional circuits for added options, plus a built in amp draw meter to monitor electrical usage.
• Wide, clear weather decks design with inboard shrouds for ease moving forward with a diamond non-skid pattern for safety and durability.
• Low profile cabin design for sleek appearance, great visibility forward and low windage.
• Ergonomically correct comfortable cockpits with seats long enough to stretch out on.
• Lead keels for durability and impact shock absorption for safety of the crew and structure.
• Oversize travelers, winches and lines for ease of sail handling in all conditions.
• Solid Surface Countertops for ease of cleaning.
• Proprietary laminate cabin sole floor.
• Interspring mattress in all sleeping quarters.
• Built to robust standards – 30' over – rated CE category A Ocean, NMMA Yacht Certified Program, and follow all applicable American Boat and Yacht Council Standards.
• Centralized Filter Lockers.

These are just some of the features for the new 5 series. These are all found on these new Catalina 5 Series Models:
                      Catalina 315         Catalina 355        Catalina 385        Catalina 445

Catalina's philosophy is straight forwarded:
• Design and Build Boats that will hold up in real world conditions.
• Sail Well, weather Cruising or Racing
• Comfortable above and below decks
• Easy To Maintain
• Committed to owner satisfaction

NEWS FLASH

Cruising World magazine announced today the winners of the 20th Annual Boat of the Year Awards. Decisions on the winners were based on extensive dockside inspections and sea trials of the boats.
 
The Catalina 315 won the Award for Best Inshore Cruiser, proving a point that the New 5 Series is a great success. The 315 joins two other models in the 5 Series that have win similar awards. 2011 saw the Catalina 355 win "Best Midsize Cruiser" and Domestic Boat of the Year". 2010, the Catalina 445 won "Best Full Size Cruiser".
 
Congratulations to all at Catalina that made this award possible, and thank you to the Catalina dealer for your continued support of the New Catalina 5 Series.
 

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