Saturday, December 18, 2010

Catalina 355 Named Best Sailboat for 2011

By Kristen Wesch


The Catalina 355 sports a new hull design with a long waterline an an aesthetically pleasing low-profile cabin among many other attributes. Catalina took the admired qualities of the fast, safe and spacious 445 and used them for the basis of the 355.

The all new 355 promotes safer travels with spacious and unobstructed weather decks on it's generous 12' beam. A 5' long traveler helps make mainsail control precise and easy while the inboard shrouds and hardware come together to create tighter sheeting angles for better upwind performance. It's easy to see that the 355 was designed for ease of use and pleasurable sailing whether you are departing for a long journey or just sailing for the day.

The design also boasts an articulating forward berth, a dedicated filter locker and a larger cockpit locker with gullwing hatch, just to name a few. There is also an available quad-leaf folding table that can be added to the list.

Catalina's last three new models have all won boat of the year awards, setting a high standard for builders world wide. No matter what size boat fits your lifestyle, Catalina strives to create the best possible ownership experience. If you're looking for a long-term relationship with a high-quality American brand, it's definitely time to consider Catalina Yachts. Catalina has a history of building good boats that are a great value for their customers. The key is with each new design, they are not trying to reinvent the wheel. Their designers incorporate proven features with new ideas and a lot of suggestions from boat owners. This helps avoid overly trendy styling and gives their line continuity. This thorough process also helps to insure a good resale value for Catalina owners should they decide to sell in the future.

Catalina has proven their ability to build quality sailboats time and time again. The award-winning 355 will undoubtedly carry on the tradition.




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