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Catalina Yachts 34 MKII

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1996–2008

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
41.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.2
Displacement / length
201.0
Comfort ratio
22.2
Capsize screening
2.06
Hull speed
7.3 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1252
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1996–2008
Designer
Frank W. Butler
Builder
Catalina Yachts

Design & history

The Catalina 34 MkII features a redesigned hull with a wider deck aft while keeping the same waterline as the earlier version to allow one-design racing, along with numerous deck, interior, and equipment updates.

Class · One-design racing (same waterline as earlier Catalina 34).
Notable features
Wing keel option (draft 1.3m / 4.25ft, ballast 2,544 kg / 5,600 lbs, displacement 5,693 kg / 12,550 lbs)Tall rig option (I - 14.02m / 46ft, P - 12.34m / 40.5ft)Deck stepped mast with compression postSeats on stern pulpitNew head mold for better drainage and easier cleanupRevised deck mold with elimination of dorade ventsLower travelerRevised companionway hatch and slidesElimination of virtually all topside teakEngine control panel relocated to steering pedestalFixed cockpit table (option)New interior cabinetry with louvered teak fronts replacing sliding black PlexiglasHanging locker added in aft cabinRevised galley counter with trash bin, elimination of fold-up counter extensionRubber flooring in galley areaRevised and relocated electrical panel
Variants
  • Catalina 34 MkII
  • Catalina 34 (earlier version)
Design

Redesigned hull based on the earlier Catalina 34, identical at the waterline to preserve one-design racing compatibility.

Curated reference notes

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