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1997 Catalina 36MKII Wing Keel

Swansea, Massachusetts

Make Catalina

Model 36MKII Wing Keel

Category Cruiser

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

This 36MKII has been well maintained and updated and cared for with updated electronics. Can easily be hauled out for a survey if needed. The seller states everything is in working condition. The generator is potable and comes with 3 blade prop. Has a portable AC 13,000 BTU but it's not fixed. Nice boat and beautifully designed. Stock #352959 ***SALE PENDING*** Beautiful 1997 Catalina 36MKII Wing Keel, newer furling headsail and running rigging, updated electronics! Dingy! A MUST SEE!! Introducing the 1997 Catalina 36MKII Wing Keel, a well-designed cruiser offering comfort and convenience for extended journeys or relaxed summers at the dock. This nicely maintained boat has undergone continuous upgrades by experienced owners, ensuring it's prepared for many more years of sailing and adventures. Among the recent upgrades are a newer furling headsail and running rigging. Additionally, it comes with a newer West Marine 310 RIB with a 6 HP Nissan 4-stroke outboard, dinghy davits, and a newer head, among other features. The cockpit is well-equipped with new running rigging (changed in 2022) and lines leading to the cockpit. There are self-tailing primary winches and single-line reefing, along with a folding wheel, compass, plotter with radar, throttle, and shifter on the binnacle. Enjoy the full cockpit cushions and a collapsible table covered by a Sunbrella "bubble," offering protection from the elements during your voyages. Below deck, the boat continues to impress with well-maintained cushions and surfaces. According to the sellers, all systems are in good working order, providing peace of mind during your travels. The layout includes a large forward stateroom with a V-berth, ample storage, and a full enclosed head. A convertible dinette and fully equipped galley offer all the amenities you need for comfortable living aboard. A private aft cabin with a spacious berth and ample storage complete the accommodations. With this sale, everything you need is included - a dinghy with outboard and davits, a portable 2000-watt generator, a Force 10 propane heater, and more. Despite its age, this boat is in excellent condition both cosmetically and mechanically. Surfaces and materials are well-maintained, free of stains or odors, and all systems function perfectly. The boat has been professionally yard maintained with annual waxing and ablative paint application. Ideal for couples and families who enjoy weekend and vacation cruising, the Catalina 36MKII offers comfort, reasonable performance, and stable handling. Make this wonderful boat the base for your new adventures today. The boat is fully commissioned, launched, and ready for your immediate enjoyment. Reason for selling is going a different direction.

2001 Catalina 310

Sandusky, Ohio

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

2001 Catalina 310 2001 Catalina 310,  Approx 320 engine hours.  Raymarine GPS, Radar, Depth, Speed, Wind, Autopilot.  Universal M25XPB 26 HP Diesel engine.  Leather interior, Microwave, DVD/TV, Pressurized hot and cold water, tools. lifejackets, fenders, and lines.  Mainsail and 135 genoa.  VHF, Radio with 6 CD changer. VC-17 bottom paint, custom vinyl cover, all manuals,  dishware, silverware.

2005 Catalina 310

Jacksonville, Florida

2005 Catalina 310 In the many years of being a yacht broker I can't recall the last time a 2005 model vessel looked, felt and even smelled this new! "ON COURSE" has enjoyed very speical ownership being kept in the north east since new. She was brought by second and current owner to North Florida,Jacksonville in 2015where she is moored on the Ortega River which 75% freshwater. 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

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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

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2003 Catalina 310

• Apollo Beach, FL, US

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The Catalina 310 offers an innovative interior layout with an expansive owners cabin forward with centerline queen-sized berth with innerspring mattress. This area is currently used for storage utilizing 2 storage bins plus 3 drawers, a hanging locker, a small item storage chest and the under the berth where the spare sail is kept as well as  storage tubes providing space for a back up antenna and navigation charts.

The salon has settees w/under seat storage port and starboard around a dual cocktail/dining table arrangement. The fully equipped galley (silverware, flatware and cookware will convey with the vessel) is to starboard with near centerline stainless sink w/new faucet and new water pump, propane stove and refrigeration.  The galley trash can is under the sink. Aft the galley is the giant aft athwartship berth.

• Varnish Finish on Interior
• Twin swinging doors provide main cabin access
• Cabin Window Shades
• Chart Table with Adjustable Chart Light
• Teak Veneer Bulkheads & Teak Trim Interior
• Removable Dining Table
• Cocktail Table with Cupholders
• Opening Ports with Screens
• Rich Ultra-Leather Interior Cushions
• Under seat storage for (4) Six volt batteries
• TV stand stainless steel swing out (not installed)
• Refrigeration System, D.C. Power
• Two Burner Stove with Oven, Stainless
• Steel, L.P.G. with Auto Ignition
• Front and Top Loading Refrigerator
• Pump for Overboard Discharge of Icebox
• Microwave Oven
• Hot & Cold Pressure Water System
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Hot and cold shower on Stern
• Marine Head with Holding Tank,
• and Deck Outlet
• Macerator Pump for Overboard
• Discharge of Holding Tank
• Raymarine Autopilot (2022)
• VHF RAM in cockpit
• Raymarine GPS display
• Nova VHF with ram mike at helm
• (3) Raymarine multi displays for speed depth and apparent wind.(2022)
• VHF in main cabin
• Stereo in main cabin
• 16,000 BTU Marine Aire air conditioning
• Main ac/dc breaker panel
• 12 Volt Adler Barbor Refrigeration
• Pro Nautic 1230P 3 bank 30 amp marine battery charger (2022)
• Blue Sea 7610 120 amp automatic charging relay
• Anchor Light on Masthead
• Deck Light and Steaming Light on Mast
• 12V electric fans
• D.C. Electrical System with (4) Six volt batteries,(2022)
• Cabin and Navigation Lights
• Selector Switch and Panel with Breakers
• A.C. Dockside Power with 6 Outlets and
• Polarity Indicator, with Circuit Breakers
• Battery Condition Meter
• 2 115V 30 amp Shore Power Cord and Adaptor
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Hand held light
• Shore power cord 50'

135% Furling Genoa, Dacron with U.V. Protection (2003), White Mainsail, Dacron, with Reef, Full Battens (2003) and DutchmanTM Flaking System Double Spreader Mast, Anodized Internal Halyards, Low Stretch

• Traveler Control, with Adjuster System
• Midboom Sheeting with Traveler
• Winch Handle
• Two, Two-Speed Self Tailing Self Tailing Jib Halyard Winch, Two Speed
• Self Tailing Mainsheet Winch, Two Speed
• Low Lead Genoa Blocks
• Boom yang, Rigid Adjustable Type
• 2) Jib Halyards Led Aft, with Sheet Stoppers
• Main Halyard Led Aft with Sheet Stopper
• Inboard Genoa Tracks
• Single Line Mainsail Reefing System
• Headsail Furling Gear
• Bosn's chair
• Whisker pole and brackets
• Mainsail cover
• Dodger w/2 overhead see thru panels
• 3-part Eisenglass windshield
• Dinghy tie-down padeyes
• Leather wrapped wheel
• One Piece Fiberglass Hull, White
• One Piece Fiberglass Deck, White with Grey Two Tone
• Molded-in Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
• Midwatch Blue and Silver Sheer Stripes
• Molded-in Non-Skid Texture Surface
• Fiberglass Hull and Deck Liners
• Primary Anchor: SL Claw /w 10 Kgs with15 ft of chain and 150' line
• Back up anchor: Fortress FX-46 with 10 ft chain and 150' ft line
• Walk Through Stern with Removable Helm Seat
• Opening Deck Hatches, (3) Aluminum Framed, with Screens
• Stern Boarding Ladder with Contour Treads
• Folding Cockpit Table
• Double Rail Bow and Stern Pulpits
• Double Lifelines with Pelican Hooks
• Stern Rail with Observation Seats,
• Port and Starboard
• Anchor Locker on Foredeck
• Hand Rails on Cabin Top, Stainless steel
• Lead Keel with Stainless Steel Bolts
• Closed-cell cockpit cushions
• Sunbrella hatch covers
• Dinghy davits
• MOB retrievel gear
• Propane storage boxes
• Pedestal Steering, Brake, Engine Controls
• Universal Diesel Engine, Model 25XP approx 500 hrs
• Fresh Water Cooled, with Panel and Tachometer
• Two Blade Bronze Propeller
• 5" Illuminated Binnacle Compass
• Bilge Blower
• 32" Destroyer Wheel, Stainless Steel with Pedestal Guard
• Emergency Tiller
• A/C Strainer wrench
• Allen wrench for head door lock
• Water pump to alternator belt (1 spare on engine and 1 in parts box)

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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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In the last three years, Catalina Yachts has revamped and redesigned its entire line under the collective banner of the 5 Series, which includes the 355, the 385, and the 445. The fourth and most recent member of the clan is the 315 , and as the late-afternoon shadows lengthened on Biscayne Bay, we stepped aboard the boat and shook hands with the architect of these changes, Catalina’s chief designer, Gerry Douglas.

Douglas readily admitted that for many years, Catalina’s corporate philosophy was to be the “price leader” in the new-sailboat marketplace, but with the introduction of the 5 Series, the company has made a conscious effort to maintain good value while also loosening the purse strings a bit to provide a level of standards and features that some might not expect from the brand. Douglas cited bigger engines, larger battery banks, generous electrical panels, increased tankage, and all-teak interiors—in a package that’s better built, more comfortable, and performs better—as examples of what Catalina is trying to achieve.

Yes, that sounds like a tall order bordering on hyperbole. But over the years I’ve sailed many a Catalina, and in my opinion, with the 315, at the very least, Douglas and his team have significantly raised the quality bar.

At just under 32 feet, the 315 feels like a much bigger boat. Little touches make significant differences. Take the split backstays for the lofty, double-spreader rig, which open up the space in a cockpit that’s already wide, workable, and ergonomically balanced. Or the extended settee in the main saloon—to starboard, opposite a spacious U-shaped settee, dining table, and galley—which wouldn’t be out of place on a boat 8 feet longer and which maximizes the interior space by doubling as the seat for the aft-facing navigation station.

On the 315, the little things keep adding up, and as the old adage goes, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Take the curved handrails strategically placed from the cockpit going forward, so you have something to grasp on to while moving about the boat. Or the dual companionway closures, a folding door on hinges for everyday use and traditional slots for offshore work. Or the little sprit for the asymmetric sail, so the tack is set forward of the bow for utility and efficiency. Or the huge anchor locker, the aft side of which doubles as a collision bulkhead.

Of course, all this would be moot if the boat sailed poorly, but the 315 had that base covered as well. Again, with the breeze still less than 10 knots, the frisky little sloop registered 6.8 to 7.0 knots with the easily set asymmetric cruising kite sheeted in on a tight reach. By the time we doused it, the wind, unfortunately, had vanished completely, but under power, the 315 still moved well, just topping 7 knots at 2,800 rpm.

Before we’d gotten under way, I’d received the subtle impression that Gerry Douglas was quite pleased with his latest work. After testing the boat, now I realized why.

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