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Three Big-Three 30s – The Beneteau 311, Catalina 310 and Hunter 326

The beneteau 311, catalina 310, and hunter 326 represent what could be called 'entry-level' cruising boats from the major makers, and here's how they could be compared....

In an ideal world, all sailors would start in prams at the age of six, then move to small, forgivingsloops, and then one-design racingboats, and then bigger cruising boats. But that’s rarely the way it works. In recent years there have been a considerable number of people able to proceed directly to “Go” and skip the early parts. This was a concept that stumped us while we looked for a way to compare “entry-level” cruising boats from the big boatbuilders. Obviously, people can enter cruising at any level, whether in a 50-footer, a trailer-sailer, or a battered old Rhodes 19 with a blue tarp and a cooler.

After surveying manufacturers, dealers, and owners, and considering the demographics of the sailing community and the profile of newcomers to the sport, we settled on a definition of “entry-level cruising boat” that would at least let us get our arms around an article. How about this: “a boat that lives in the water on a mooring or in a slip, and that has space on deck and below in which, say, four people can relax, eat, sleep, and travel in protected waters for a few days in decent comfort.”

We chose the Beneteau 311, Catalina 310, and Hunter 326. They seemed to match well in terms of size, sail area, ease of operation, accommodations, and price. Dimensions are comparable, as are working spaces on the deck, the type and arrangement of gear, cockpit size, and space and furnishings below. All are equipped with a suit of sails and headsail furlers. Sure, Catalina builds a 30-footer, and the 320 that could possibly have been included. Hunter has a recently introduced 306, a twice-stretched version of the Hunter 28… and so on. But this is a batch of oranges worthy of comparison. Depending upon options added, shipping, and commissioning, the range is $70,000-$80,000 for a new boat in this market. Competitive pricing makes these boats worth a close look when compared to used boats in the same size range.

An interesting aside: We learned in talking with builders and dealers that they know their market, including personality types, and the likely use of the boats. By their accounts, Catalina owners are more likely to sail, and work on, their boats; Hunter owners are more likely to use the boats for dockside entertainment, and reach for a credit card when repairs are to be made. Beneteau owners seem to fall somewhere in between.

The Companies

Beneteau, Catalina, and Hunter are the equivalent of the Big Three automakers-they produce the vast majority of sailboats sold worldwide. Beneteau is the largest producer in the world. Hunter, the largest in the USA, also has a European production facility. Catalina Yachts has become the second-largest builder in the US, and has an international distribution system. More than 70,000 Catalina sailboats have been built.

All three hulls have fuller, rounder shapes than production cruising designs of even a few years ago, and they’re a lot tubbier than traditional sloops. The type of design usually produces a big interior volume that maximizes the physical comfort of the crew dockside, usually at the expense of stowage space for the contents of duffle bags, and for boat gear.

Like many Beneteau models, the 311 was designed by Group Finot in France. She has a plumb bow, reverse transom, rounded bilges, and sloping cabintop. Mike Thoney of Beneteau USA describes the boat as being “designed to be easy to handle as a fast, contemporary, performance cruiser. The target market for the boat is younger families, and older sailors moving to smaller boats.”

The Beneteau plant in South Carolina has built 120 of the 311s since it was introduced in 1998.

Hunter’s 326 was introduced in May, 2001, and more than 100 have been delivered in the US since then. Like most Hunters built since the mid-’90s, it’s characterized by high freeboard, a round cabin, and a rounded stern accentuated by a rubrail that covers the hull-deck joint. A stainless steel arch over the cockpit to bear the mainsail controls is now a standard feature.

Glenn Henderson, chief naval architect and director of engineering for Hunter, says “the 326 buyer probably had a 24-26 footer, so this is his first boat that needs a slip. It can be comfortably used for coastal cruising, is more forgiving than older models, and has more responsive steering.”

Many readers will know Henderson for the fast sailboats he’s designed under his own name. It’s no surprise when he says, “We’re placing increased emphasis on the performance aspects of all of our boats, within the constraints of our owner group. Performance doesn’t just equate to speed, because our owners are family cruiser groups. We consider safety a performance criterion. Positive stability is a major concern. We know that our boats are used for entertainment purposes, but still design every boat to withstand the treatment given by more serious sailors. The 326 hull features a moderately full forward section designed to accommodate crew and stores without affecting trim. She was designed as a Category B boat for CE certification.”

The Catalina 310 is the most traditional- looking of the three, with a moderate overhang on the bow, high-aspect mainsail, and rounded stern. Standard headsail is a 135-percent genoa, but a 155-percent sail is an option.

“The boat was introduced in 1999, and we’ve built 212,” says Gerry Douglas, vice president and chief designer at Catalina. “The design started with the 320 six years ago. She has a fine forward entry, flat aft section, and narrow waterline beam. She’s rounded amidships to provide weight for load carrying without changing the trim.”

Compared to the others, the most significant difference is Catalina’s intent to make this boat a generous cruiser for two people, not a cramped cruiser for four. The forward stateroom is bigger and the berth easier to access than the others. The trade-off is that the aft sleeping area is wide open, enclosed by a curtain.

“We think it’s a radical departure from most small boats. We wanted a small boat with big-boat feeling, like our 38 without all of the extra furniture,” Douglas says. “It’s not worth trying to enclose the aft area because that would shorten the saloon. This is a ‘drink eight, feed four, sleep two boat,’ with a long cockpit for sleeping outdoors.”

It’s this kind of definitive builder’s statement that serves boatbuyers best-prospective buyers know immediately whether this boat will work for them, at least in its overall purpose. Douglas may lose a few at the outset, but it’s a much better approach than one that promises everything vaguely.

Deck and Cockpit

Three criteria apply in evaluating cockpits: the ease with which the helmsman and crew can operate the boat, crew comfort, and stowage. The size and accessibility of swim platforms and other accessories are separate considerations.

The rounded shape of the Hunter cockpit is described by owners as being “like a bathtub” compared to the more conventional shapes of the others. The Beneteau and Catalina carry the beam farther aft to a wider section at the stern, which makes for more comfortable seating space than in the 326’s stern quarter.

All are equipped with 32-inch stainless steel wheels large enough for steering while standing or seated amidships. However, the wheels are too small to allow driving from the rail. The Whitlock rack and pinion steering on the Hunter is an unusual touch, and seemed more responsive than the cable steering on the others.

All three boats are equipped with steering pedestals that house instruments and tables. The tables on the Beneteau and Catalina fold out of the way in front of the pod; the Hunter has 17″ long leaves on the side of an equally long pedestal. Though the pedestal has a built-in cooler, the design inhibits movement when the table is raised.

All three have adequate space behind the wheel to steer comfortably; however, space between the pedestal and

companionway on the Hunter is only 24″, compared to 36″-39″ inches on the others. The result is a cramped space for passengers near the companionway.

Conversely, the 43″ between seats on the Catalina is criticized as being too wide by owners who say the cockpit sole needs a footrest. “The first boats had one,” says Gerry Douglas, “but we removed it because owners said it was a toe-stubber.”

Owners. Can’t live with ’em… Let’s put it this way: If you want to actually sail the boat, you should spend a Saturday morning adding a teak strip to the sole; otherwise, passengers will be tempted to move aft and huddle with feet braced against the pedestal.

All three have 78-80″ long seats that allow a six-footer to stretch out for a snooze, and backrests 11-13″ high that provide lumbar support.

Storage on the Beneteau is in lockers running the length of the seats on both sides of the cockpit. These are large enough for dock lines and accessories, and an inflatable dinghy. The Hunter and Catalina have a hatch under one seat for use as an emergency exit for passengers in the aft compartment. That compromises the storage area; the Hunter partially offsets the loss by adding two storage compartments on the swim platform.

Rigging and Gear

The Beneteau has a single-spreader 7/8 rig; the Catalina has a doublespreader masthead rig. The Hunter’s mast is set in a double-spreader B&R configuration: Spreaders are swept aft and there’s no backstay. Shrouds are arranged in a diamond pattern; one set terminates on the rail, the other on the cabintop. Hunter claims that this arrangement allows the use of smaller mast sections, with a reduction of weight aloft, plus the use of full-roach mainsails.

Mainsail controls are mounted on a stainless steel arch over the cockpit. Appearance aside, there are a couple of arguments in favor of this arrangement: It keeps the mainsheet tackle and traveler out of the cockpit, and it allows the sheet to terminate at the end of the boom, a plus for sail shape control. The sheet is led from the end of the boom forward to the mast and then aft again to the cockpit. Harken traveler track and cleats are located on the arch; traveler control lines terminate near the helmsman’s fingertips. However, the traveler arrangement, as it turns out, is a $593 option that’s standard on the other boats. This may reflect the sailing proclivities of the target market.

A major disadvantage of the arch is that, absent a mainsail flaking system, you’ll need someone from the Chicago Bulls to get the sail settled on the aft end of the boom.

The Hunter’s competitors have more traditional stayed rigs. The Beneteau’s shrouds terminate on deck, the Catalina’s on the cabintop. Both have decks 16-18″ wide, and handrails, so movement forward when heeled in unimpeded.

Mainsail controls on the Beneteau and Catalina are forward of the companionway because few cruisers want the hardware to interfere with creature comfort. Both are equipped with a solid vang, however, which improves sail shape and performance.

Catalina wins the winch competition by installing four Lewmar winches as standard equipment. In comparison, the Hunter is equipped with two Lewmar self-tailers on the coachroof; coamings are pre-molded to house optional primaries. The Beneteau is equipped with three, but we doubt many owners will decline to purchase the optional fourth.

All three boats offer easy sailhandling capabilities, with halyards and sheets led to the cockpit. The Hunter offers better sail-shaping capabilities but, as one Hunter owner said, “that arch still reminds me of a Bayliner.”

Since we’re evaluating boats that are 32 feet long on deck, we don’t expect enough room below to host a reception for the Queen.

Saloons: The Hunter’s saloon, the largest of the three, is 128″ long from the bottom of the companionway step to the bulkhead, and 90″ wide from the settee backs. Any space created in the saloon has to come from somewhere.

In this case, its the cockpit.

All three boats have enough hatches on deck, and fixed and opening ports, to allow light and fresh air to flow freely, even in the heads and aft staterooms.

Light wood and white headliners on the Hunter and Catalina produce brighter spaces. Interestingly, Hunter now installs a “Whisper Soft” headliner that has removed 120 pounds from the overhead, “most of it putty,” says Glenn Henderson. The new liner is easily removed and replaced.

Despite the boats’ mid-range prices, all of the builders are improving the fit and finish of joinery. Hunter’s use of computers to cut wood sections produces a dramatic improvement over 10-year-old boats-enough to begin to rival Beneteau, the best finished of the bunch.

The primary difference between the layout of interior spaces is that the Catalina, as Gerry Douglas readily explains, is not designed to be the host boat at a rendezvous; the others are more likely candidates.

The Catalina features a pedestal table arrangement that allows a ‘cocktail table’ measuring 16×22″ to be converted to a dining table by placing a portable tabletop on the smaller unit. The 30-lb top is stored out of the way in the aft compartment. However, as one owner told us, “it’s cumbersome, and one of the only disadvantages of this boat.”

With 12-14″ more space amidships between the settee backs, the Catalina has more lounging space. Neither the dining area or settee to starboard are intended to be used as bunks, though.

In contrast, the Beneteau and Hunter have tables located amidships that, with leaves open, allow for comfortable dining by 4-6 adults. Six-footlong settees port and starboard provide comfortable seating and additional berths.

Galleys: Seacooks will be more impressed with the workstation in the Catalina or the Hunter than the Beneteau. All galleys are equipped with stainless steel sinks and doubleburner stoves. However, counter space in the Beneteau is a flat surface measuring 18×20″. The largest, the Hunter, has a C- shaped galley with a counter on the aft bulkhead measuring 21×36″, and an L-shaped work area at the sink.

Nav stations: as one builder told us, “navigation stations on this size boat are almost unnecessary since most instruments will be mounted on the pedestal, or be portable.” The Catalina has a small chart table aft of the stove, with seating on the aft bunk. The Hunter’s chart table has aft-facing seating on the port settee. However, instruments on the bulkhead must be surface-mounted or they’ll be exposed in the head. The Beneteau’s chart table houses a refrigerator, so has no legroom.

Sleeping accommodations: On the Hunter and Beneteau, overnight sleeping accommodations are in enclosed staterooms fore and aft. The Beneteau’s are more spacious: Aft to port, the skipper’s quarters house a berth wide enough to allow two to sleep fore and aft, leaving space below the cockpit for storage on the other side. Three ports, one on the stern, and reading lights provide ventilation and illumination. The berth in the forward stateroom is 80″ long, and 50″ wide at the shoulder.

Hunter’s aft stateroom offers room in which to dress with 6′ of headroom at its entrance, next to a large hanging locker. A queen-sized berth is oriented athwartships. The berth is only 4″ above the cabin sole, significantly increasing space overhead comparedto many aft staterooms. The forward stateroom pays for the extra space in the main saloon. With only 5’5″ of headroom, the V-berth is 6’5″ long with an insert in place, but abuts the forward bulkhead, leaving no room to stand when the insert is in place.

The Catalina has the best stateroom of the lot, a queen-sized berth on an island in the bow with 24″ of clearance between bulkhead and berth. The aft sleeping compartment is large enough for children or one adult.

Heads: The Catalina’s head gets the nod. It’s larger, and has a shower separated by a hanging curtain. An 18×15″ mirror covers a deep medicine cabinet. Cleaning supplies can be stored under the sink.

So, in a nutshell, the Beneteau and Hunter offer more living and sleeping areas; the Catalina will more comfortably accommodate a couple or a family with small children. The Hunter and Catalina have larger galleys; the Hunter and Beneteau the better nav stations.

Construction

The construction methods used in these boats bear a striking resemblance to each other-a reflection of the degree to which the industry is becoming standardized. All three companies follow techniques that allow the mass production of lower-priced boats by combining the most efficient use of labor with volume purchases of raw materials. They generally buy most raw materials and equipment from the same suppliers, and use many of the same computer models. The differences these days are primarily in the execution of the layup schedule.

In effect, the companies construct a hull into which a grid-and-beam system is installed, along with liners (pans) that define spaces belowdecks and provide furniture bases. Similarly, decks are molded and laid over flanges, to which they are bonded and through-bolted. A rubrail or toerail typically conceals the hull-deck joints.

In the past, these methods often produced ill-fitting bulkheads and squeaky cabinetry. More recently, accurately molded components and improvements in bonding material have significantly reduced those problems.

Common denominators are the use of vinylester resins to prevent osmotic blistering, 3M 5200 (or, in the case of Beneteau, “3M-like materials”) to bond hull-deck joints; various combinations of mat and roving, and deck gear solidly attached to backing plates.

Hunter lays up hulls using “Hunter Kevlar Technology.” Glenn Henderson says there’s a lamination of four layers of hybrid E-glass and Kevlar in high-impact areas from the forward edge of the keel to the stem. The hull is solid fiberglass under the waterline; above the waterline topsides are laid up with a combination of Coremat and Baltek end-grain balsa. Decks are laid up with woven roving and cored with marine-grade plywood. Aluminum backing plates are laminated into the deck where hardware will be mounted, and winches are through-bolted. Plywood is used un-der low-load halyard and sheet organizers.

Gerry Douglas says the layup of the Catalina 310 mirrors that of the companys predecessor 320: The hull is solid fiberglass with a double thickness on the centerline. The deck is cored with plywood, and the cabintop with end-grain balsa.

Catalina has been installing aluminum backing plates in the layup to provide a solid base for deck hardware for several years. Hardware is installed in tapped holes to ease removal for maintenance, prevent deck leaks, and eliminate dimples in the headliner. These are certainly good features, but we’d like to express the same concerns we did last month in our review of the Cabo Rico 38, which uses a similar system, but in stainless steel: If the threads in these plates are stripped, or if stress fractures develop in the surrounding glass, it will bring on a major headache.

The largest manufacturer of sailboats in the world, Beneteau has mastered the art of reducing labor and material costs while moving boats quickly down the production line. Like those of its many sisters, the 311’s hull is solid fiberglass reinforced by an internal grid system of beams and stringers. A monocoque approach is taken to the installation of bulkheads, which are bonded 360 degrees to the hull and deck.

The deck is cored with balsa for stiffness, and a liner provides additional stiffness, insulation, and facilitates maintenance.

All three of these boats are constructed to meet CE Standard B, the designation for coastal cruisers in Europe.

Like their counterparts in the automobile industry, boat manufacturers are learning that adding options to the base boat has its advantages. It removes many purchase decisions. (What kind of microwave, honey?) It adds high profit-margin items to the purchase price. And it helps eliminate problems created by aftermarket installations.

There are some significant differences: Catalina and Beneteau both provide refrigeration as standard equipment; Hunter does not. Hunter includes a Raymarine VHF radio/ knotmeter/depthsounder package, the only instrumentation that’s standard on the three. However, Hunter charges for the mainsheet traveler ($593), and primary winches (Lewmars, for $990). Catalina, much to its credit, includes four winches as standard gear.

Performance

We sailed all three boats, but it would be unfair to base a performance comparison on our tests. The Catalina had a full-cut main; the others mainsail furlers that reduce sail area by 17-20%. Headsails were different sizes. One boat was loaded to the gunwales, another stripped bare. One bottom hadn’t been cleaned in a year.

However, we did form some opinions: All three sail well in light air, and can tack within 80-90. Their helms are well-balanced. The Hunter is the tenderest, especially in moderate puffs. She would benefit from a built-in foot brace, since steering while heeled and sitting isn’t comfortable.

We sailed the deep-draft versions of all these boats: They all forged ahead nicely after some initial heeling in puffs. Presumably they would lose some lift and develop more leeway in their shoal-draft configurations.

All will exceed 6 knots on a reach in 12-15 knots of wind, but we wouldn’t call any of them fast. Performance suffers especially when sailing below a broad reach, when small headsails are blanketed by the main. We can’t imagine owning one of these boats without a light-air drifter.

Based on numbers alone, they should perform to within 10-15% of the each other. Though the Beneteau is 30% lighter than the Catalina, the latter boat did well in light air, and will probably be more comfortable, and drier, in a blow or steep seas. The SA/D and D/L indicate that the Beneteau and Hunter are faster, but these numbers ignore the positive aspects of a good hull shape, and we think the Catalina loses nothing here.

All the builders have maximized the use of space, albeit in different ways. Construction methods are similar.

They are nicely appointed, if not well-equipped. Deck hardware is laid out and sized properly for typical inshore sailing conditions. The engines, too, seem properly sized; we motored at 5-6 knots easily with little noise below.

There’s no way to pin down which of these boats is the “best.” Any of them will meet the needs of “entry-level” sailors, according to the definition we made early in the article, and it really comes down to what shape pleases you, what minor variations in accommodations suit you best, and how you like the feel of the boat when sailing it.

The Beneteau is arguably the bestfinished of the lot. It’s also the least expensive and, on paper, the fastest. The Hunter has more innovative design features (including the arch), and a good layout below for a quiet getaway. If we had to pick one ourselves, though, we’d go with the Catalina, despite the weight and the extra expense. We like the hull form and the familiar sailing characteristics. We also favor the “open floorplan” on a boat this size-privacy isn’t as important as air and traffic flow. The 310 is likely to prove the most comfortable for a combination of family life and sailing.

Beneteau USA, 24 North Market

St., Suite 201, Charleston, SC

29401; 843/805-5000. Catalina

Yachts, 21200 Victory Blvd.,

Woodland Hills, CA 91367;

818/884-7700. Hunter Marine,

Route 441, PO Box 1030,

Alachua, FL 32615; 386/462-3077.

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Would love to get a estimated pricing for a In-Boom Furling Mainsails for my Hunter 310 if they make such a item, it would make single handed sailing manageable.

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The gel coat, canvas and fabrics are in outstanding condition!  Please contact us directly to see this outstanding vessel! 2006 Catalina 310 Fort Myers, Florida 2006 Catalina 310 Very desirable Catalina 310.  This boat has all of the impressive Catalina features that we are always looking for - largest cockpit in her class, walk through transom, large wheel, 25 horse Universal diesel with 360 degree access, refrigeration, windlass, 4 self tailing winches, dutchman on main, 150% furling head sail, freshly re done VC-17 bottom, custom winter storage canvas cover, steel storage cradle. Very tasteful and luxurious interior with full width aft stateroom and v-berth.  Cockpit cushions, dodger and bimini with zip in connection piece.  Excellent condition in and out - pictures on this listing were taken fall of 2015.  Boat has been used only as a daysailer with no overnighting or cooking on it over it's life.  Fully freshwater boat used only in the short MN seasons. Boat is on Lake Minnetonka - very easily transported if desired.  Owner would be willing to vacate an extremely desirable slip at the Shorewood Yacht Club. Gordonville, Texas Category Racer Boats 2005 Catalina 310 This 2005 Catalina 310, Doctor's Orders, is in excellent condition.  She was purchased in 2014 by her current owner and has been professionally maintained and serviced.  She currently has under 80 engine hours and has always been kept on fresh water.   You won't find a better Catalina 310 of this age that has been better maintained or is better equipped.  Pictures coming soon. 2004 Catalina 310 Cornelius, North Carolina 2004 Catalina 310 Boat details shortly, currently creating this listing South Amboy, New Jersey 2001 Catalina 310,The Catalina 310 is a unique boat in that it has a very comfortable V-berth and the cockpit size of a much larger boat boat, giving you lot's of room for moving around and taking guests aboard. It has a color GPS nav system, large house battery bank (replaced 2015) for running the fridge while at anchor, separate starting battery, autopilot, electric anchor windlass, electric flush head, and Icom radio with DSC and both nav station and helm controls. Transmission was rebuilt in 2015. This model is one of the best values Catalina ever created. $49900 Jersey City, New Jersey 2004 Catalina 310     This shoal draft cruiser/racer is clean and has been very well maintained. The Catalina 310 incorporates big boat features into a 31 ft. boat. She offers a unique layout featuring a very large cockpit and two private sleeping cabins below plus a comfortable salon, galley and enclosed head. Another unique feature is the interchangeable cocktail and dinette table in the salon. Full electronics, Universal diesel, furling mainsail, furling jib and more. All lines led aft for easy short handed sailing.  A great weekender for one or two couples or family cruising. 2003 Catalina 310 Dana Point, California 2003 Catalina 310 Absolutely immaculate! Only one owner and he has taken excellent care of her.... You will not find a cleaner/ meticulously maintained boat anywhere. 2002 Catalina 310 Marina, California 2002 Catalina 310 Great Sailing Catalina 310Large CockpitFurling Mainsail and HeadsailAuto PilotNew BatteriesDetailedLocated in King Harbor, Redondo Beach Glen Cove, New York 2001 Catalina 310 2001 Catalina 310 Wing keelBeautifully maintained sloop.She is just washed-waxed -bottom painted and ready for spring launching.Turn key to her next owner.Her Dutchman system and roller furled jib will make you look like a natural yachtsman.The Catalina 310 is a very sea kindly vessel with very comfortable features for you and your crew.Large seating area inn the cockpit centered on her Helm- Binnacle.Storage is abundant if you and your guest are going out for an extended cruise and carry extra gear and provisions.Staterooms are fore and aft providing for additional privacy.Large comfortable head with stand up shower stall and hard door.Don't wait on this one, owner states he looking to make a reasonable deal. 2000 Catalina 310 Annapolis, Maryland Category Sailboats 2000 Catalina 310 The Catalina 310 was widely popular in the Chesapeake Bay area due mainly to the extremely nice forward cabin on this boat. She is bright and airy inside and has a nice galley, mainsalon and head below.Huge centerline forward berthTwo large sleeping cabinsMany recent upgrades including new shaft, new ports, mast step enhancement and more!One owner boatDodger and Bimini Call today and come have a look at this very nice example of the Catalina 310. 2001 Catalina 310 The cockpit will comfortably day sail a group and has long seats for napping or sleeping under the stars. Cockpit lockers are numerous and large enough to hold all your gear.The side decks are wide making it and safe making it easy for forward and aft movement.The accommodations are a large forward owners cabin, with a center-line queen size berth and innerspring mattress. There is also a large double berth aft for guest, kids or storage. 2000 Catalina 310 JUST LISTED “AMANTE” is a Catalina 310 that has been well maintained by the original owner who is an experienced yachtsman. She comes to market as a basic model in very good condition for her age, and can be easily single handled with enough interior comfort for a family of four. Her hull, bottom, wing keel, standing/running rigging, and sails are all in very good condition.     The owner has maintained a log of all service, repairs and upgrades, some of which are identified herein. Erie, Pennsylvania 2005 Catalina 310 Air Conditioning/Heat, In-Mast Furling Mainsail, Ultra Leather Upholstery, Low Hours Catalina 310 2003 St. Petersburg, Florida PRICEJUST REDUCED!! Universal diesel Centerline queen forward Huge quarterberth aft Head with shower Full galley Ready to go cruising Narrow Results Current search reset all. 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Fortress of solitude Lake Erie COMMENTS Catalina 310 boats for sale Find Catalina 310 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Catalina boats to choose from. CATALINA 310 Catalina 310 Owners Association: Download Boat Record: Notes. Wing Keel draft: 4.83'/1.47m; ballast: 4,400 lbs/1995.8 kg; displacement: 10,700 lbs/4853.4 kg While the Universal was the standard engine, we are told hull #1 had a 27 hp Yanmar. Replaced by the Catalina 315 in 2012. Catalina 310: Perfect for the Cruising Couple Unapologetically optimized for a couple, the 310 was a departure from other brands of this size because it didn't make any promises it couldn't keep - it's a very functional boat, for two. Displacing only 10,300 pounds, the Catalina 310 sails well in light air. The construction of the 310 mirrored its predecessor, the 32. Catalina 310 The Catalina 310 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gerry Douglas and first built in 1999. Production. The boat was built by Catalina Yachts in the United States, with more than 300 examples completed, but it is now out of production. It was ... Catalina 310: Big Boat in a Small Hull The Catalina 310 packs the amenities of a 40-footer into a 31' hull. It doesn't seem so long ago that a 30-foot sailboat made for a fairly cramped existence. A couple of settees on each side, an eensy little galley, an enclosed head that made a phone booth seem capacious, plus the ubiquitous and foot-tangling V-berth forward. The Catalina 310 ... Catalina 310 boats for sale in United States Find Catalina 310 boats for sale in United States. Offering the best selection of Catalina boats to choose from. Catalina 310 boats for sale Catalina 310 boats for sale 9 Boats Available. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Advertisement. New Arrival. Save This Boat. Catalina 310 . Henderson, North Carolina. 2006. $59,900 (Sale Pending) Seller United Yacht Sales - South Carolina / North Carolina Area 46. Contact ... Catalina 310 . Gig Harbor ... Perry Design Review: Catalina 310 However, it seems our tastes change with time, and in the eyes of the Catalina marketing team, this is what the typical cruising couple wants today. The Catalina 310 is a good-looking boat that avoids the silliness of Euro styling. It's California clean. It's a good hull shape. I happen to have had a boat under construction at the same yard ... PDF Catalina Yachts Catalina 3/0 he all new Catalina 310 repre- sents an an innova- tive approach to cruising boat design. Incorporating the big boat features many couples desire in an easily handled, stable thirty-one foot hull. The cockpit will comfortably day sail a group and has long seats for nap- ping or sleeping under the stars. Catalina 310 boats for sale Find 28 Catalina 310 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Catalina boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! The Beneteau 311, Catalina 310 and Hunter 326 The Catalina 310 is the most traditional- looking of the three, with a moderate overhang on the bow, high-aspect mainsail, and rounded stern. ... but a 155-percent sail is an option. Catalina 310 "The boat was introduced in 1999, and we've built 212," says Gerry Douglas, vice president and chief designer at Catalina. "The design started ... Specifications The internet community of Catalina 310 International Association members : Last modified: August 28, 2019 C310 PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS: LOA: 9.45m: 31' 0" LWL: 8.08m: 26' 6" Beam: 3.51m: 11' 6" ... Boat Design Category "A" C315 PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS: [ Home ] [ Membership ] ... Catalina Cruiser 310 boats for sale Find Catalina Cruiser 310 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Catalina boats to choose from. Catalina 310 Boat Info. Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com. Classifieds. Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale. Parts. General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau ... Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 310? Monheganlover; Apr 8, 2024; 10. Replies 10 Views 530. Apr 9, 2024. Ralph Johnstone. C. Stem Fitting. Cat 310 #1 in ... Catalina 310 Catalina 310 is a 31′ 0″ / 9.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts starting in 1999. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ... 2005 Catalina 310 The Catalina 310 represents an an innovative approach to cruising boat design, as it incorporates the big boat features many couples desire in an easily handled, stable thirty-one foot hull. The cockpit will comfortably daysail a group and has long seats for napping or sleeping under the stars. Cockpit lockers are numerous and large enough to ... 2003 Catalina 310 Cruiser for sale The Catalina 310 is a special boat and one of Catalina's best ever. This is an opportunity to obtain one of the rare 310s complete with island berth forward and aft double under the cockpit. This is a lot of boat packed into 31'. Refrigeration including and Air Conditioning, full electronics suite with Axiom chart plotter, cockpit cushions ... Catalina 310 Boats for sale 2006 Catalina 310 Very desirable Catalina 310. This boat has all of the impressive Catalina features that we are always looking for - largest cockpit in her class, walk through transom, large wheel, 25 horse Universal diesel with 360 degree access, refrigeration, windlass, 4 self tailing winches, dutchman on main, 150% furling head sail, freshly re done VC-17 bottom, custom winter storage ... 2000 Catalina 310, Sodus Point New York The 2000 Catalina 310 is a remarkable model that embodies the design philosophy of the Catalina brand, balancing performance, comfort, and practicality for both novice and experienced sailors. Here's an in-depth review of this sailboat: Design and Build. The Catalina 310 boasts a well-thought-out design with an emphasis on cruising comfort. Catalina 310 sailboats for sale by owner. Catalina 310 preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Catalina 310 used sailboats for sale by owner. Catalina 310 boats for sale Find 28 Catalina 310 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. 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