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The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
January 13, 2025 · 11 min · 55K views
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The Catalina 426 serves as a modern successor to the Catalina 42 Mark II, maintaining a 63-foot mast height for ICW compatibility while updating the hull and deck design.7:31 The 426 features a 25,000-pound displacement, a 1.90 capsize screening formula score, and a standard five-foot draft keel.7:07 Deck features include twin Edson helms, a self-tacking jib system, and a stainless steel bow roller designed to accommodate various anchor types.3:25 The interior layout offers a three-cabin configuration with an island queen berth in the owner’s cabin and a U-shaped galley.9:26 Catalina prioritized maintenance access by placing fuel and water filters in a dedicated cabinet and providing clear access to steering gear and through-hulls.9:32 The boat carries 117 gallons of water and 62 gallons of fuel.7:12 While the standard configuration uses a bridle mainsheet system, a traveler remains an available option.5:25 The vessel utilizes a shaft-driven Yanmar engine with accessible service points for routine maintenance.10:54
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