Difference between revisions of "Evolution of the Catalina 34"

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'''The Mk 1.5'''<br>
 
'''The Mk 1.5'''<br>
In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform.  In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom.  The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. [[Image:Mk1.5(small)(small).jpg]]
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In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform.  In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom.  The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. [[Image:Mk1.5 (Small) (Small).jpg]]
 
   
 
   
 
'''The Mk II'''<br>
 
'''The Mk II'''<br>

Revision as of 14:34, 4 April 2008

The Mk I
The original C34 was introduced in 1986. Designed by Frank Butler, it quickly gained popularity as a fast, stiff, and sturdily built cruising yacht. A great light-air performer with commodious accommodations. 87small.jpg

The Mk 1.5
In 1989, a "sugar scoup" was added to the Mk 1 transom for use as a swim/boarding platform. In 1990 the cockpit floor was extened through the transom. The "Walk Thru" transom on the Mk 1 hull has been coined the Mk 1.5. Mk1.5 (Small) (Small).jpg

The Mk II
In 1994 the transition began to a wider stern shape. Hulls produced in 1995-1997 are considered Mk II's. The official roll out by Catalina of the Mk II was in 1998. MkII(small).jpg


Link to Copies of sales brochures. [1]

Link to the 1985 review of the "new" C34 in Sailing Magazine. [2]