The Catalina 42 has earned an international reputation as the leader in her class, by leading in design, cruising performance, and comfort, the Catalina 42 has become the first choice of sailors worldwide.
The introduction of the Catalina 42 MarkII is the logical result of America's most experienced sailboat builder continuing to listen carefully to the needs and desires of experienced sailors.
All sailors desire speed undersail, easy motion and predictable handling characteristics. The hull of the 42mkII is high volume, and easily driven, with a fine entry, firm midship section, and smooth run aft terminating in a modified reverse transom with an uncommonly spacious and functional boarding platform.
A long horizontal skeg runs aft between the fin or wing keel and the rudder for sure tracking. The rudder is large and balanced, ensuring control in all conditions.
An important consideration for many cruising sailors is the ability to realize the boat's performance potential undersail with a short-handed crew.
The Catalina 42 mkII deck was designed with short-handed sailing in mind. All the halyards, the mainsheet and the single line main reefing controls are led to the cockpit and placed to be operated from under the dodger when necessary.
The wide weather decks and inboard shroud base make passage forward easy and secure. The below deck electric windlass and stout bow roller simplify anchor handling. The two available interiors of the Catalina 42 MkII are carefully planned to accommodate your sailing lifestyle.
Both the two and three cabin arrangements feature varnished teak jointery, ash full side paneling and excellent light and ventilation from up to 19 aluminum framed opening hatches and ports.
The introduction of the Catalina 42 MarkII is the logical result of America's most experienced sailboat builder continuing to listen carefully to the needs and desires of experienced sailors.
All sailors desire speed undersail, easy motion and predictable handling characteristics. The hull of the 42mkII is high volume, and easily driven, with a fine entry, firm midship section, and smooth run aft terminating in a modified reverse transom with an uncommonly spacious and functional boarding platform.
A long horizontal skeg runs aft between the fin or wing keel and the rudder for sure tracking. The rudder is large and balanced, ensuring control in all conditions.
An important consideration for many cruising sailors is the ability to realize the boat's performance potential undersail with a short-handed crew.
The Catalina 42 mkII deck was designed with short-handed sailing in mind. All the halyards, the mainsheet and the single line main reefing controls are led to the cockpit and placed to be operated from under the dodger when necessary.
The wide weather decks and inboard shroud base make passage forward easy and secure. The below deck electric windlass and stout bow roller simplify anchor handling. The two available interiors of the Catalina 42 MkII are carefully planned to accommodate your sailing lifestyle.
Both the two and three cabin arrangements feature varnished teak jointery, ash full side paneling and excellent light and ventilation from up to 19 aluminum framed opening hatches and ports.
The Catalina - C-42mkII
