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![catalina 29 sailboat catalina 29 sailboat](https://www.smartmarineguide.com/img/listing2/social/facebook.png) ![](//gbes.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.jpg) Catalina 29 Boats for sale![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0617/29/img_8ibAzgcIt6VfXfO.jpg) 2016 Chris-Craft Catalina 29Dania Beach, Florida Make Chris-Craft Model Catalina 29 Category Center Console Boats Posted Over 1 Month 2016 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Accommodating 9 passengers within its wider beam, the Catalina 29 extends boating pleasure even further. It's a day boat with all the riggings for fun, as well as for fast trips to the next destination spot. Seating at the helm features dual, side-by-side captain's chairs and a convenient refrigerator drawer located on the starboard side. In addition to its abundance of Standard Equipment, this Chris Craft Catalina includes the following: Features and Packages PlasTeak Edition with Sport Top - Molded with Pull-Out Shade Tournament Configuration - Fold Down Aft Seat, Transom Walk Thru, Deluxe Helm Seat with Livewell, Sink, Rod Holders Twin Mercury Verado (300HP x 2) 4 Stroke - DTS Painted Engines (White, No Decals) Mercury Joystick Piloting Mercury Skyhook Precision Piloting Cockpit Package - Forward Sunpad, Fiberglass Table and Pedestal Head System (with Dockside Pumpout) Windlass - SS Anchor and 200' Line Colors Gelcoat - Alpine White Painted Hull - Midnight Blue Stripe Color - Riviera Red Cockpit Vinyl - Sand/ Sapphire Canvas - Navy Teak Caulk - Black ![catalina 29 sailboat 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0517/18/img_Yw8446cM33iu6tL.jpg) 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29Request Price Charleston, South Carolina 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 The Chris Craft Catalina 29 is a one of a kind vessel. With beautiful shear lines, interiors, and maneuverability, this boat fly by its competition. Call us today at our Charleston location for a chance to step on to luxury! ![catalina 29 sailboat 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0517/05/img_URKFVjKDHwmwcbh_r.jpg) Fleming Island, Florida 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Accommodating 9 passengers within its wider beam, the Catalina 29 extends boating pleasure even further. Its a day boat with all the riggings for fun, as well as for fast trips to the next destination spot. Seating at the helm includes dual, side-by-side captains chairs and a handy refrigerator drawer, passenger-side. Pick your seating configuration Standard, Tournament or Sun Tender to make it yours. Fountain Blue Metallic Painted Hull Twin Yamaha (300 PSHP x 2) 4 Stroke - Digital Controls Optimus 360 Joystick - Yamaha Painted Engine - Twin Outboards Heritage Trim Edition (TE) / Included Teak items: Bow anchor locker, console accents, helm footrest, swim platform, forward coamig rails Standard Deck Configuration - Fixed Aft Seat, Aft Teak Table, Transom Walk-Thru, STD Helm Seat Ivory Cream Base Gelcoat Black Gelcoat Stripe Ivory Cream Cockpit Vinyl Base Color Ivory Cream Cockpit Vinyl Insert Black Canvas Black Teak Caulk 110V (Included in Product Price) Bow Docking Lights - LED Carpet - Woven Seagrass Cover - Mooring - Black Cover - Twin Outboard (Color same as console covers) Forward Table Package - (includes forward sunpad, fiberglass table and pedestal) Tecma Head System (includes dockside pumpout) Underwater Lights Waste Macerator w/Ball Valve (Must select Tecma Head) Windlass with SS Anchor and Approx. 200' Line ![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris-Craft 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0217/22/img_V2TQvWk9pTLGNZr.jpg) 2016 Chris-Craft 29" CatalinaSouthampton, New York Make Chris Craft Model Catalina Category Catamarans Length 29.0 2016 29 Catalina Suntender used for 1 summer only 18 hours on the twin Yamaha F300's. comes fully optioned as pictured, it also includes: Yamaha Helm Master, cockpit table package, Marine head, Garmin 7612xsv, VHF 200, and a one of special order custom paint job Ultra Violet. Transferable warranties. Clean and Clear NY Title ![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0217/20/img_UVh3T00VppsWmRd.jpg) 2016 Chris Craft Catalina 29Destin, Florida Category Bowrider Boats 2016 Chris Craft Catalina 29, Accommodating 9 passengers within its wider beam, the Catalina 29 extends boating pleasure even further. Its a day boat with all the riggings for fun, as well as for fast trips to the next destination spot. Seating at the helm includes dual, side-by-side captains chairs and a handy refrigerator drawer, passenger-side. Pick your seating configuration Standard, Tournament or Sun Tender to make it yours. ![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris Craft 29 Catalina](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_0117/17/img_LAaBI3q5y3XrQx9.jpg) 2016 Chris Craft 29 CatalinaModel 29 Catalina 2016 Chris Craft 29 Catalina Check out the NEW 2016 CHRIS CRAFT CATALINA 29! ![catalina 29 sailboat 2015 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/28/img_ymHaHFRQZYuGSR9.jpg) 2015 Chris-Craft Catalina 29Kenmore, Washington 2015 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 The Catalina 29 features all of the amenities you're looking for in a fishing boat, but with all of the classic style and appeal you expect from a Chris-Craft. This boat's 29 feet of space allows much needed maneuverability for those extended fishing trips. This center console's wood-free construction also features an integrated fiberglass structural liner for years of maintenance-free enjoyment. With only around 70 hours on the twin Mercury Verado 300 DTS motors, this Catalina 29 will be a reliable "fishing machine" for many years! Nicely equipped with bow thruster, sport top, vacu-flush head, windlass and Garmin E127 GPS. ![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/16/img_wQHDQzM1QdMl7yz.jpg) Somers Point, New Jersey 2016 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 TWIN MERCURY VERADO 300X2 HP 4 STROKE - DTS W/ JOYSTICK MERCURY TRIM EDITION W/ SPORT TOP STANDARD DECK CONFIGURATION BLUE CRYSTAL METALLIC PAINTED HULL SILVER BULLET METALLIC PAINTED STRIPE BASE/BOTTOM - IVORY CREAM SAND VINYL- DIAMONG INSERT (STD DECK) CHAMPAGNE VINYL - BASE (STD DECK) HERITAGE TRIM TEAK PACKAGE (BLACK) STD & TRN DECKS HELM CONSOLE AND SEAT CANVAS COVERS SPORT TOP - NAVY PANEL, HELM SWITCH MERCURY (CF) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 110V SIRIUS RADIO (NO SUBSCRIPTION) SPORT TOP W/ SLIDER IVORY CREAM FRAME - NAVY CANVAS CARPET - WOVEN SEAGRASS (STD DECK W/ FWD TABLE PACKAGE) NE CE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FORWARD TABLE PACKAGE (SUNPAD - IVORY CREAM, FG TABLE & PED) BOW DOCKING LIGHTS - LED TECMA HEAD SYSTEM (W/ DOCKSIDE PUMP OUT) WINDLASS WITH SS ANCHOR & CHAIN ![catalina 29 sailboat 2015 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/16/img_uB0gKPtUWZLW1ZG.jpg) 2015 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Are you in the market for something special? Something that will turn heads no matter where you go? Something that will outperform the "competition"? Something that will "wow" you every time you take it out? Then you owe it to yourself to check this boat out! It truly must be experienced to believe the quality of the ride. This boat tracks like a 40 footer. It is quiet. It accelerates like race car. It performs as good as it looks! If you are ready to own the best, please call us today to schedule your personal tour and Sea Trial. This boat is well optioned including: Twin 300 Verado's with Joystick Docking Plasteak Edition with Sport Top & sliding frame Tournament Edition Helm Console and Seat Covers Sirius Radio (no subscription) Bow Docking Lights (LED) Techma Head System Carpet - Woven Sea Grass Cockpit Package Windlass w/ SS Anchor & Chain Garmin 7212 Midnight Blue Painted Hull Stripe - Riviera Red ![catalina 29 sailboat 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/08/img_T3I36ipjQzma8RZ.jpg) Wilmington, North Carolina 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 This boat has Yamaha 300HP outboards, Coach with ivory insert Vinyls, updated easier to use teak cockpit table, new refrigerator with stainless steel drawer, fixed bench seat aft, walkthrough transom, synthetic teak package, and much more. ![catalina 29 sailboat 2008 Chris Craft 29 Catalina](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/06/img_ubWJIFBfrD27pJm.jpg) 2008 Chris Craft 29 CatalinaPalmetto, Florida Category Fishing Boats 2008 Chris Craft 29 Catalina 10k Price Reduction!New to the Market and Ready to Fish!29 Chris Craft Catalina 2008Twin Yamaha 250 4 StrokesBlue HullsidesFiberglass HardtopExcellent ElectronicsRigged and Ready for FishingWe welcome your calls with any questions! ![catalina 29 sailboat 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/03/img_CTJBxOTEknp1deK.jpg) Mashpee, Massachusetts 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Catalina 29 Heritage Trim Edition w/ Twin Yamaha F300 HP Four Strokes-Digital Controls, Stainless Steel Props, Factory Freight, Deluxe Coast Guard Package, Rigged & Ready, Full Fuel Heritage Trim Edition Teak Accents: Bow Anchor Locker, Swim Platform, Helm Footrest, Console Accents,Forward Coaming Rail Midnight Blue Hull Color w/ Riviera Red Boot Stripe Optimus 360 Joystick Yamaha Command Link Plus Garmin 7616 xsv Multifunction 16” Display w/ Chartplotter/ DF/ VHF Sirius Satellite Radio (No Subscription) Fusion AM/FM Stereo w/ iPod Dock & 4 JL Speakers Gunnel-Mounted Sport Top w/ Powder Coated Frame, Pull-Out Sunshade, Indirect Lighting Aft Teak Table, Fixed Aft Seat, Transom Walk-Thru Standard Helm Seat Rod Holders (13), Custom Rod Storage-Port & Starboard Tackle Box Forward Table Package: Forward Sunpad, Fiberglass Table & Pedestal Carpet- Woven Seagrass Tecma Head System (Concealed Under Flip-Up Bench Seat) W/ Dockside Pump-Out Waste Macerator w/ Ball Valve Windlass W/ S.S. Anchor and Line LED Bow Docking Lights Underwater Lights Lenco Electric Trim Tabs, Compass LED Cockpit Lighting Helm Console & Seat Covers Cover- Navy ![catalina 29 sailboat 2016 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINA](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1216/02/img_gPRJQAqG0hGRLrG.jpg) 2016 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINANaples, Florida Model 29 CATALINA Category Center Consoles 2016 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINA 2016 CHRIS CRAFT 29 CATALINA CASHMERE METALIC HULLSIDES TWIN F300 YAMAHAS (PAINTED CASHMERE) HELM CONOLE & SEAT COVERS ENGINE COVERS SIRIUS RADIO FORWARD TABLE PACKAGE SPORT TOP WITH SLIDER UNDERWATER LIGHTS WINDLASS WITH STAINLESS ANCHOR ![catalina 29 sailboat 2011 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINA](https://img.scgpix.com/listimg/img1_1116/25/img_ysZvmTDk9ImJ0XC.jpg) 2011 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINAFort Lauderdale, Florida 2011 Chris-Craft 29 CATALINA Beautiful 28 Chris Craft Catalina powered by twin 250 Yamaha 4 strokes with low hours. No bottom paint. Stored inside prior to current lift kept location. 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![catalina 29 sailboat Boating Magazine Logo](https://www.boatingmag.com/uploads/2021/11/BOATING-logo_350.png) Chris-Craft Catalina 29- By Lenny Rudow
- Updated: August 16, 2007
There’s a perverse sort of pleasure in being the first person to get blood and guts all over a prototype boat. The more pristine and beautiful the boat, the greater the pleasure. And when the five-pound Spanish mackerel came in over the gunwale of Chris-Craft’s new Catalina 29 and began puking half-digested sardines and throwing blood across the deck with every shake of its head, pure ecstasy hung in the air. Then I slid it into one of the two 6′-long, integrated, insulated, macerated fishboxes, and the boat was virginal no more. Pristine and beautiful? When it comes to looks, the Catalina 29 scores an 11. Pretty Tough ****We don’t need to waste more space yakking about how pretty this boat is. Unless you’re blind or dead, the pictures on these pages prove the point. What the pictures don’t show is that the construction of this boat is just as beautiful as its lines. The liner and stringers are a molded grid, affixed to the hull with Weld-On adhesive before being foamed in place. Hatches are all infused for a perfect finish inside and out and ideal resin-to-fiberglass ratios; upholstery features dual-density foam and super-thick 35-ounce vinyl; teak decking is solid wood epoxied in place; and the 22-mil gel coat is backed with a vinylester barrier coat. Did I mention that every screwhead on the boat lines up with the next one? That the T-top supports run down through the console instead of hitting the deck next to it, so you don’t ever stub a toe or have to (gasp!) look at the unsightly beasts? Of course the visible pipework is powder-coated, but so are the pipes that you can’t see. Want to get a glimpse? Pop up the forward section of the console to access the head, and you can see the bottoms of the supports. Yup, they’re powder-coated. Now match up the cutting-edge construction techniques with the design: The bow has gobs of flare and the outer strakes are turned down at a 7-degree angle to redirect spray-only twice during our entire day of fishing and 20-plus miles of cruising did I feel salt spray. The inner strakes are turned down at a 5-degree angle to provide lift, and the 54-degree entry tapers back through the variable-degree deadrise to a 21-degree transom deadrise. Taken as a whole, the boat runs every bit as good as it looks. And the ride was rattle- and vibration-free through a 2′ chop, no matter which angle we attacked the seas from. In fact, the only thing I heard other than water and engine noise was the sound of the rigs smacking against our fishing rods as we charged through the waves. ****As fun as it was to catch that first fish, the next was no less a thrill. And the next, and the next. In all we bagged about a dozen Spanish mackerel and four or five kingfish, thanks in no small part to Chris-Craft paying as much attention to designing a fishable boat as it did to making it look good and run well. This is where we find a real departure from the norm-most of the time boats that focus on good looks or high performance fall flat in the fishing department. Naturally, you’ll find the standard stuff: four gunwale holders, under-gunwale rodracks, coaming bolsters, five rocket launchers across the hard top-a standard feature that many builders charge thousands for, incidentally-and a foldaway aft bench seat. But Chris-Craft went above and beyond: Baits stay lively and kicking in a 28-gallon lighted, round, baby blue livewell, which doesn’t splash out or overflow when you’re underway and it’s full. Unfortunately, it shares a pump with the raw-water washdown, which downgrades the effectiveness of both units; give us a second pump, please. In addition to the two long aft fishboxes, there are four smaller ones in the forward deck. Take a deep breath now-I don’t want to shock you-but this boat is even prewired for electric reels or downriggers. That’s an extremely rare feature, one usually reserved for raw fish-killing machines. Plus, the relatively svelte transom allows you to get closer to the outboards than the vast majority of modern boats. There’s still a 4′ reach so it’ll be challenging to work fish around the props from the cockpit, but it will at least be possible. The transom also holds an unexpected rodholder, and when you flip down that bench seat, note that it’s supported by stainless-steel brackets instead of folding legs. That means less stuff to fold every time you deploy the seat and less stuff to trip over once it’s in place. Chris-Craft scores bonus points in the nifty category for the drinkbox. Grab the passenger seat and tilt it forward to open up a refrigerator/freezer. Dial it in however you like, to keep your drinks frosty or frozen solid. Unfortunately, the Catalina 29 rates a deduction for the anchor locker. Yes, it looks great with the through-the-hull strike plate and anchor roller. Sure, hiding the windlass under a hatch is also a smart touch. But rope locker access is through a small pie plate that was barely large enough to get my elbow through. Sooner or later there will be a tangle or a knot in the rode and straightening it out will be hell. Second Wind ****Have you taken your blood pressure medicine today? If not, stop reading right now, because you’re about to get hit with another Catalina bombshell: Its speed and efficiency beat the competition, be they die-hard fishers or eye-pleasing showboats. A glance at the performance chart shows that this boat tops out at 54.8 mph and cruises at a zippy 43.2 mph. Great numbers, but not astronomical by today’s standards, right? Okay, let your eyes wander along until they hit the “stat. mpg” column. This is the row that tells you how efficiently the boat runs. At a 4500-rpm cruise, the Catalina 29 gets 1.7 miles to the gallon. Now compare that to some other twin four-stroke outboard boats of similar size. Regulator’s 29, for example ($137,000 with the twin F250s), gets 1.5 mpg at the same rpm while going about 3 mph slower. Southport’s 28 (closer to $150,000 with twin Honda 225s) gets 1.4 mpg at 4500 rpm while cruising at 36.5 mph. Both these boats have top-notch fit and finish and excellent fishing designs, and their performance numbers are more than respectable. Yet the Catalina 29 surpasses them. Pristine? Beautiful? Damn straight. Efficient? A top performer? Yup. And a good fishboat, as well? You bet. It’s all of these things, and even more-especially when a fish is thrashing around on the deck throwing blood all over the place. - More: boat tests , Center Consoles , chris-craft , Fishing Boats
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Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Boating may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Copyright © 2024 Boating Firecrown . All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. ![catalina 29 sailboat catalina 29 sailboat](https://shop.sailboatowners.com/f/img/catalina_hp_image.jpg) Featured Ads![catalina 29 sailboat catalina 29 sailboat](https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/images/class_images/24386/3541t.jpg) Order StatusEmail newsletter. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Catalina 30Catalina 30 is a 29 ′ 11 ″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Frank V. Butler and built by Catalina Yachts between 1976 and 2008. ![catalina 29 sailboat Drawing of Catalina 30](https://sailboat.guide/storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6IjVkYzdlNjY2LTU4NWUtNGIwZi1iYjA3LTU5YjA5ODA2YjBhYSIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d25228ddbc9504a41eb832c5ea67c9a726edd3d9/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJzdHJpcCI6dHJ1ZSwiYXBwZW5kIjpbIi1jb250cmFzdC1zdHJldGNoIiwiMC4xJXgwLjElIiwiLWZ1enoiLCI1JSIsIi10cmFuc3BhcmVudCIsIndoaXRlIiwiLXRyaW0iLCIrcmVwYWdlIl0sImNvbnZlcnQiOiJ3ZWJwIiwicXVhbGl0eSI6NzV9LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--aeef1b407e617985370ee0768521842d13b94b46/drawing.jpg) - 2 / 44 Deale, MD, US 1981 Catalina 30 $14,000 USD View
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Rig and SailsAuxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement RatioA measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 - SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement RatioA measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length RatioA measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. 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. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort RatioThis ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
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- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening FormulaThis formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) With more than 6000 sold, the Catalina 30 is one of the most successful production sailing yachts in history. During the long production run of this basic model there were a great number of variations with standard and tall rig configurations, each with a bowsprit option, and also including shoal, wing and deep fin keels. A MK II version began around hull# 3300 (1986).(T-shaped cockpit is the most notable change) The Mark III (1994) (walk-thru transom with boarding/swim platform standard though offered as an option on earlier models.) Aux. power: The early Yanmar, Universal 5411 and Atomic-4 engines were phased out in favor of the 3-cylinder Universal M-25 diesels during the middle 80s. 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The team at Florida-based Catalina Aircraft believes that the answer is yes —at least when it comes to the legendary Catalina amphibious flying boat. On July 25, 2023, the company announced that it was planning to start production on brand-new Catalinas outfitted with modern turboprop engines and cockpit displays. ![Working On A Catalina working on a catalina](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/aviation-machinists-mates-work-on-the-starboard-engine-of-a-news-photo-1690566663.jpg?resize=2048:*) The Consolidated Catalina—technically designated the Model 28 at its inception, and the PBY in U.S. Navy service—led an impossibly varied and successful career in World War II. It was operated by all major Allied military powers as a far-flying maritime patrol plane, long-range torpedo and land attack bomber, mine layer, submarine hunter, search-and-rescue plane, special operations transport, and cargo-hauler. More than 4,000 were built in the United States, the Soviet Union, and Canada—where it also served under the name ‘Canso.’ By one count , 14 to 17 airworthy Catalinas and Cansos remain as of mid-2023, with at least 7 more under restoration to flyable condition and many more in storage or on display. Founded in 2009, Catalina Aircraft holds the type certification for the venerable aircraft, and presently services airworthy Catalinas and restores non-flyable ones to airworthy condition. Its website lists three aircraft that it has restored to Transport Category status. The firm informed Popular Mechanics that it already has a lead customer, and is soliciting additional pre-orders for its proposed Next Generation Amphibious Aircraft (NGAA)—or Catalina II—which it says it could begin delivering by 2029 in both civilian and special purpose configurations. Popular Mechanics reached out to Catalina Aircraft: Was the company really planning to build brand-new planes? “The Catalina II is a new production aircraft. We are not refurbishing and upgrading old birds in the turboprop effort,” a company representative replied in an email. “Our initial flight test bird will be a product-modification of an existing aircraft to prove out initial design concepts. Production flight test may include as many as 6 test vehicles, 3 for each variant [civil and military]. We are expecting to start turbine-powered [ie. turboprop ] flight tests in 2025 with new production deliveries beginning in 2029.” As for the factory, “We have several locations [in] the continental United States offered, as well as one outside the continental United States location we are considering. It’s all about space and the bottom line.” As the Catalina is an established design with a pre-existing Type Certificate, Catalina Aircraft maintains that it can be put back into production more cost effectively than a new design—even with modernizations. “These variants will be added to the existing Type Certificates as Variant Additions (similar to what every other manufacturer has done in the past). However, there are limits on how much we are permitted to “change” without creating what would be perceived as a new design effort requiring a more extensive certification program. The design efforts and mods we propose will still require certification as well as flight test, all under Part 25 [FAA Airworthiness Standards: Transport Aircraft].” The regulatory hurdles facing entirely new designs, by contrast, render development impractical in the company’s estimation: “Any proposed ‘new’ design efforts with a new and complete certification program will take significantly longer than a variant addition certification program and will [cost] in the billions, driving breakeven points to an unacceptable ROI timeline. This is why no one has built an all new Large Category seaplane . The economics say don’t do it...” A key feature that the Catalina brings to the table is supportability, per the company: “The original Cats were very supportable and we are carrying those same features though to the new variants. Acquisition of a platform is easy. Maintaining it is a different story. Operators need to be able to keep Ao [operation availability] up high. For the military type customer, unit level BDAR [Battle Damage Assessment and Repair] is also an important consideration we are carrying forward.” Like the later-production PBY-5A and PBY-6A model Catalinas, the Catalina II would be amphibious—coming with both landing gear to operate from land and a hull that can float on water. In its pitch, the company emphasized that hulled seaplanes are preferable to installing wing-mounted pontoons on land-based aircraft—pontoons can be fragile, handle choppy waters less well, and have greater negative impacts on aerodynamics . A Tale of Two Catalina IIsThe company argues the Catalina II’s categorization as a large, boat-hulled amphibian would fulfill a unique niche—able to fly farther carrying heavier cargo than possible with smaller, converted float planes. At the same time, the Catalina II would be smaller and than the US-2 seaplane in service in Japan, and would allegedly cost one-fourth or one-fifth as much to procure. ![concept art of proposed next generation amphibious aircraft or the catalina ii with new turboprop engines mounted on top of the parasol wing concept art of proposed next generation amphibious aircraft or the catalina ii with new turboprop engines mounted on top of the parasol wing](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-2200-64c3f70390fbb.jpeg?resize=980:*) The most important change in the Catalina II involves swapping out the original two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp piston engines mounted on its parasol wing for turboprops, which are more efficient at higher power and more reliable. It’s worth noting that Canadian firm Avro considered developing a ‘Turbo Canso’ powered by Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops, but wasn’t able to follow through. Catalina Aircraft’s concept art shows a five-bladed turboprop resting atop the wing rather than nested inside it like the original Twin Wasps. The two variants will both feature new retractable wingtip floats, four-segment touchscreen cockpit displays compatible with night vision goggles, interlocks to prevent mistaken simultaneous deployment of landing gear and floats, construction from corrosion-resistant materials, and components in common with other in-service aircraft to ease parts availability. The Civilian Variant is said to have a range of over 1,750 miles when using sustainable fuel, thanks to new high fuel-efficiency turboprops, and is pegged at a cruise speed of 213 miles per hour—a 70% increase over a PBY-5A. Its maximum takeoff weight of 16 tons can accommodate for up to 34 passengers with luggage, or 6 tons of internal cargo, or carriage of two air-droppable dinghies. It can operate in a “light breeze” with wavelets cresting at 6 inches. ![concept art of the catalina ii used in a water bombing role concept art of the catalina ii used in a water bombing role](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-2199-64c3f791374c0.jpeg?resize=980:*) The beefier proposed Special Use Variant is aimed primarily at government and military operators, and would be certified for operations at up to a “gentle breeze” causing waves that crest up to 2 feet. This model would feature uprated turboprop engines that would allow for cruising at up to 230 miles per hour, and a redesigned Very Low Stall wing that would allow for a lower minimum speed of 71 miles per hour. ![catalina aircraft diagram showing possible government and military uses of the special purpose variant of its proposed catalina ii seaplane catalina aircraft diagram showing possible government and military uses of the special purpose variant of its proposed catalina ii seaplane](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-2195-64c3f631c5198.jpeg?resize=2048:*) This variant would have an increased max takeoff weight of 20 tons, and an airborne endurance of 19 hours drawing from 2,710 gallons of fuel. Potential payloads include water-bombing equipment, up to 30 fully equipped soldiers, and eight tons of internal cargo (potentially supplemented by a further 2.5 tons storable under the wings). The latter opens up potential mission payloads such as sensor pods, air-dropped boats, or missiles and lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes. The company’s website also implies that this variant could be converted into an optionally uncrewed or pure drone configuration. Both models can be converted by removing the landing gear to save weight and serve as a ‘pure’ flying boat. The company wrote to Popular Mechanics that it has received “significant interest in both the civilian and special use variants,” and has reportedly both narrowed down the engines and avionics under consideration and selected propellers. However, it will wait to unveil those choices until the fourth quarter of 2023, when the company announces its launch customer. Why Seaplanes, and Why Now?It’s hard to overstate the scope of the Catalina’s impact on the Battle of the Atlantic and the Pacific War during World War II—and that’s despite the fact that the Catalina served alongside noteworthy rivals like the RAF’s Short Sunderland and planned successors like the PBM Mariner and P5M Marlin. ![US Navy PBY Catalina Bomber in Flight us navy pby catalina bomber in flight](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/catalina-bomber-on-patrol-over-uninhabited-aleutian-wastes-news-photo-1690568738.jpg?resize=980:*) Fleet scout, commando inserter, submarine hunter, night raider, torpedo bomber, search and rescue savior, cargo hauler—the Catalina did it all. It was undeniably poky, with a cruising speed of 125 miles per hour, but it could traverse over 2,500 miles in one go and didn’t even need an airstrip at the end. Catalinas helped hunt down the notorious Nazi battleship Bismarck, initially spotted the approaching Japanese fleet during the Battle of Midway, rescued hundreds of airmen and shipwrecked sailors in the Atlantic and Pacific, astonishingly scored the U.S. Navy’s first air-to-air kill of the war, and was the last Royal Air Force plane to sink a U-Boat (Allied Catalinas sank around 40, all-told). Heck, one even saved Tom Hanks in the war film Greyhound ! And for decades after that conflict, Catalinas served on in military and civilian roles. But despite their critical roles in World War II, flying boats and amphibious aircraft rapidly fell out of fashion in the second half of the 20 th century—longer landing fields and long-distance airliners and transport planes proliferated, and helicopters helped address access challenges at shorter distances. ![Val de Cans International Airport val de cans international airport](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/women-poses-by-a-convair-catalina-float-plane-at-val-de-news-photo-1690564712.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.832xh;0,0.168xh&resize=2048:*) However, since military competition between the United States, China, and Russia in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans began heating back up in the 2010s, there’s been renewed interest in seaplanes for their potential to traverse very long distances so as to resupply and operate from remote island bases. Such bases are increasingly used to assert territorial claims in contested waters like the South China Sea, and in an actual armed conflict, may be used to host surveillance systems and long-distance anti-air and anti-ship missile batteries to constrain an opposing force’s freedom of maneuver. The U.S.’s Special Operations Command already plans to test a float-plane variant of the MC-130J Commando II special ops transport by 2026 . The Pentagon’s advanced research agency is also looking at proposals for a ‘Liberty Lifter’ ground effect seaplane that would be able to carry up to two Marine amphibious combat vehicles across transoceanic distances in moderate wind and slightly choppy waters. China, meanwhile, has been testing prototypes of its new AG600 Kunlong amphibious flying boat. ![Zhuhai Air Show Kun Long zhuhai air show kun long](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/chinese-large-scale-fire-fighting-water-rescue-amphibious-news-photo-1690564904.jpg?resize=2048:*) Japan’s armed forces alone, however, maintain a modern seaplane firmly in operational service—the ShinMaywa US-2. It also attracted interest from potential export clients, though production appears to have halted, at least temporarily. ![Japan Air Self-Defense Force Review Ceremony japan air self defense force review ceremony](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/the-us-2-rescue-aircraft-performs-during-the-japan-self-news-photo-1690565030.jpg?resize=2048:*) Another factor affecting civilian and military demand are rising sea levels linked to global warming, which will create natural disasters and attendant access problems for responders. As rising temperatures cause more out-of-control fires, seaplanes also have appeal as water bombers, seeing as they can readily scoop up large volumes of water simply by skimming low over the water. Catalina Aircraft lists stocking of fisheries, ambulance, cargo and passenger transport, humanitarian aid and emergency response, postal delivery, offshore facilities support, and VIP transport as use cases for the Catalina II civilian model. The beefier Special Use model is suggested for waterbombing, maritime search and rescue, coastal/maritime patrol, cloud seeding, mosquito control, and weather observation (“hurricane hunters”). Proposed purely-military applications range from combat roles ( anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare) and combat search and rescue and submarine emergency evacuation) to logistics (aerial refueling, bulk fuel delivery) and cold weather insertion. Despite such diverse possibilities, even an upgraded Catalina has limitations. In military service, it would have to operate outside of contested airspace due to its slow speed and lack of stealth—though, that’s less problematic for roles such as counter-mine and anti-submarine warfare. Furthermore, civilian and military operators alike would have to accept the type’s lack of cabin pressurization and slow transit speeds, even when boosted by turboprop propulsion. In terms of competition, the Catalina II faces the larger, faster, and heavier-lifting Japanese US-2 and possible float-equipped MC-130—and for civilian use, the planned De Havilland DHC-515 Firefighter , successor to the CL-415 turboprop-engine amphibious waterbomber, with comparable range and engine configuration. ![Candair CL-415 Of The Fire Brigade During Refuelling To Combat The Fire Emergency. candair cl 415 of the fire brigade during refuelling to combat the fire emergency](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/canadair-of-the-fire-brigade-during-water-refuelling-in-news-photo-1690565155.jpg?resize=2048:*) Catalina Aircraft stated in an email, however, that neither of these aircraft is, to their knowledge, in active production—nor were they certified to carry civilian passengers for hire. They also claim that the US-2 lacks any western certification period. While the company is holding back on announcing its pricings, it did also comment that the US-2 is “4-5 times the acquisition expense” of the Catalina II. A 2016 article claims the US-2 had been offered to India at a per-aircraft cost reduced from $133 to $116 million per plane . The Catalina II thus appears envisioned to compete in terms of procurement costs, reliability, and operating costs, all while filling operational niches that do not require the largest and most expensive float/amphibious solutions. It also reportedly should go further than existing short-range float planes and vertical lift-capable assets like the MV-22 Osprey . Time will tell if Catalina Aircraft succeeds in resurrecting a World War II legend in the 21 st century. According to the company, more specifics will be announced later in 2023 when they reveal their lead customer—so expect to hear more about the revenant seaplane this fall. ![Headshot of Sébastien Roblin Headshot of Sébastien Roblin](https://hips.hearstapps.com/rover/profile_photos/c1f61696-8643-4493-a1f5-f8b38662f4f6_1677104956.file?fill=1:1&resize=120:*) Sébastien Roblin has written on the technical, historical, and political aspects of international security and conflict for publications including 19FortyFive, The National Interest, MSNBC, Forbes.com, Inside Unmanned Systems and War is Boring. He holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University and served with the Peace Corps in China. 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From the past 50 years, and to the next 50, Catalina is devoted to providing owners and dealers with quality and value that has made Catalina America's largest sailboat builder. Frank Butler's vision and philosophy carries forward with Sharon Day, who worked alongside Frank for 48 years, at the helm of a veteran leadership team. Catalina ...
Catalina boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a range of prices from $7,975 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to $460,925 for the highly-specialized, bespoke models. What Catalina model is the best? Some of the most popular Catalina models presently listed include: 30, 36, 355, 34 and 36 MkII. Specialized yacht brokers ...
Catalina used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 29' J boats J 29 Westport, Connecticut Asking $19,900. 36' Mariner Mariner 36 Colchester Ontario Canada Asking $50,000. 41' Bristol 41 Aft Cockpit Aransas Pass, Texas Asking $59,500.
Founded by Frank Butler. In sheer numbers sold, Catalina Yachts is certainly the most successful builder of sailboats ever in the US, and possibly the world. Time line extract from the company's website: July 1969-Catalina's first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats if all goes well. March 1970-Catalina's second ...
Find Chris-craft Catalina 29 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of chris-craft boats to choose from. ... 2017 Chris-Craft Catalina 29. US$209,000. OneWater Yacht Group - Dania Beach | Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Request Info; Featured; 2008 Chris-Craft Catalina 29. US$119,995. SunDance Marine ...
2006. $155,000. 2006 Catalina 42 MkII #926The Catalina 42 MkII is one of the most successful 40 plus footers ever built. "Sandy Sea" is a shoal draft sailboat with 4′ 10″ wing keel and very well appointed with 6'8 headroom in the salon. Open feeling with lots of light, space & storage below decks - all features which every cruiser desires.
Find Catalina Yachts for sale in California. Offering the best selection of Catalina Yachts to choose from. ... 2024 Yamaha Boats 252 FSH Sport. US$78,699. Performance East Inc | Goldsboro, North Carolina. 2024 Yamaha Boats 255 FSH Sport H. US$97,399.
Length 29.0. Posted Over 1 Month. 2016 29 Catalina Suntender used for 1 summer only 18 hours on the twin Yamaha F300's. comes fully optioned as pictured, it also includes: Yamaha Helm Master, cockpit table package, Marine head, Garmin 7612xsv, VHF 200, and a one of special order custom paint job Ultra Violet. Transferable warranties.
The starting price is $119,000, the most expensive is $209,000, and the average price of $134,500. Related boats include the following models: Launch 27, Catalina 30 and Launch 25 GT. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of Chris-Craft 29 catalina boats on the market.
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 boats for sale 9 Boats Available. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Advertisement. Save This Boat. Chris-Craft Repowered in 2023 Catalina 29 . Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 2008. $194,900 Seller Harbourside Yacht Sales 56. Contact. 843-865-8917. ×. Save This Boat ...
Catalina boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for an assortment of prices, valued from $5,404 on the moderate end all the way up to $445,000 for the most expensive boats. ... (although the average power size is 29 HP). What kind of boats does Catalina build? Of the boats listed, Catalina offers familiar boat hull types and designs ...
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The launch of the 6 Series is a continuation of more than 50 years of pushing the boundaries of yacht design and performance. Catalina Yachts remains dedicated to our core values of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are excited about the future and introducing new models that will further enhance the award-winning Catalina ...
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 proves that center console and fishing don't necessarily have to go hand in hand. When I first rode the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 and wrote up the boat review I tried to make the point that its fishing ability was surprisingly good for a boat with so much emphasis on panache, and while I might say the same thing ...
Catalina 27 racing on San Francisco Bay.. Catalina Yachts is a U.S.-based builder of fiberglass monohull sloop-rigged sailboats ranging in sizes from eight to 54 feet in length. It was founded in 1969 in Hollywood, California by Frank Butler. Catalina Yachts is one of the largest boat manufacturers in the world, with over 80,000 boats manufactured to date. ...
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When it comes to looks, the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 scores an 11. There's a perverse sort of pleasure in being the first person to get blood and guts all over a prototype boat. The more pristine and beautiful the boat, the greater the pleasure. And when the five-pound Spanish mackerel came in over the gunwale of Chris-Craft's new Catalina ...
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Catalina Yachts (USA) Designer: Gerry Douglas: KLSC Leaderboard. Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) ... 45.29 ft / 13.80 m: Sailboat Links. Designers: Gerry Douglas ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised ...
Find Sail Catalina Yachts for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Catalina Yachts to choose from. ... 2024 Yamaha Boats 255 FSH Sport H. US$97,399. Performance East Inc | Goldsboro, North Carolina. 2024 Yamaha Boats 255 FSH Sport E. US$86,799.
Catalina 30 is a 29′ 11″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Frank V. Butler and built by Catalina Yachts between 1976 and 2008. ... 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 ...
The team at Florida-based Catalina Aircraft believes that the answer is yes—at least when it comes to the legendary Catalina amphibious flying boat. ... In Rieti, Italy, on 29 July 2022, a Fire ...
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