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eration under sail. The systems are available as complete
packages on engines ranging from the Beta 14 to the Beta 60.
In the space normally occupied by the boat’s propulsion
engine, the company offers the following: a propulsion
engine and transmission; a 5 Kw battery-charging generator;
and a 10 Kw electric-drive motor.
For more information, go to www.betamarinenc.com,
www.hybrid-marine.co.uk, or call (252) 249-2473.
Catalina Launches New Catalina 355
Catalina’s new 355 will debut at the Annapolis Boat Show.
Catalina Yachts recently announced its new Catalina 355
which it is promoting as a “low-profile cabin structure with
a long waterline and moderate beam and freeboard”—that
is “fast, comfortable spacious and safe.”
The company promotes
the boat’s fivefoot-long
traveler that
gives it precise mainsail
control, along
with long inboard
Genoa tracks that
accommodate headsails
from a 155 Genoa
to a storm jib, allowing
the sail plan to be balanced
in all wind conditions.
Down below, the boat
has teak finishes and the
layout includes a navigation
desk with a recessed
laptop computer compartment
that has dedicated
power ports, a quad-leaf
folding table opposite two
seats with a table—which
convert to a berth—that
remind one of the foreverpopular
Catalina 36. The
owner’s cabin in the forepeak
has a custom, articulating
innerspring mattress—with
an optional
electric lifter for comfortable reading
or viewing TV. Aft is a doubleberthed
guest cabin.
The boat will debut at the
United States Sailboat Show in
Annapolis, MD, on October 7-11. For
more information, go to www.catalinayachts.com.
Catalina 14.2 – Stability and easy handling make the
14.2 an ideal boat to learn on, yet the experienced
skipper enjoys the active one-design racing class.
Catalina 16.5 – Roomy cockpit and large storage
locker forward. Powerful sail plan and plenty of standard
equipment. Ideal for family outings and daysailing.
We know your time on the water is limited.
it’s all about getting out there, racing or
daysailing with the family, with no hassles.
This trio is fun to sail, easy to rig, and
loaded with the quality and value Catalina
owners have come to expect since 1969.
41 Years and 70,000 boats prove that
Catalina Yachts has taken America sailing
and that’s why it’s the “Sailor‘s Choice.”
Check out all the Catalina models at
www.catalinayachts.com.
Catalina 22 Sport – You asked for it. A production boat that accurately reflects the dimensions and
weight of the first-generation one-design boat. Easy to trailer and a great step up from dinghy sailing.
Can you afford not to have this much fun Contact either location for your closest dealer.
Boaters Exchange
Rockledge, FL • 321-638-0090 • jerry@boatersexchange.com
Snug Harbor Boats & Co.
Buford, GA • 866-266-7422 • ann@snugharborboats.com
Masthead Enterprises
St. Petersubrg, FL • 727-327-5361 • masthead@mastheadsailinggear.com
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