Catalina 375
Article of the Month March 2008Modern Classic - Catalina Introduces the New 375
For the last 40 years, Catalina Yachts has produced one cruising classic after another in designs that have had incredibly long production runs. In January, the builder launched their new Catalina 375, which will replace the Catalina 36, and while the 375 is an entirely new design it evolved from all that the company has learned from Catalina 36 owners and dealers over the years.
Catalina’s founder and president Frank Butler commented at the launch, “When we introduce a new boat, we don’t try to reinvent the wheel each time. We incorporate proven features with new ideas and a lot of boat owners’ suggestions. This gives the line continuity, helps us avoid overly trendy styling and ensures good resale value.”
The new 37 footer combines modern styling in a design that will be very stable, easy to sail and quick. The fractional rig sports 666 square feet of sail between a moderate mainsail and an overlapping genoa. Roller furling is available for both sails, which will make sail handling a snap. Two keel options are available, either a six-foot, 10-inch fin or a four-foot, eight-inch winged keel for those who sail in shallow-water regions.
The 375’s cockpit is large and ergonomically designed to be comfortable and secure. Seat backs are angled for comfort while foot braces and hand holds are positioned where they need to be to make you feel secure when the boat is heeling.
Huge lockers aft and a large anchor locker forward provide ample space in which to store sailing gear, spare sails and extra anchor tackle. Plus, the after lockers can accommodate add-ons such as air conditioning, a genset and a watermaker.
Down below the 375 offers two large double sleeping cabins, a huge head with a separate shower stall and a large open saloon. The galley to starboard has acres of counter space, large top-loading lockers and double stainless steel sinks. The chart table to port has room for your electronics, charts and all the books you need while planning a cruise.
The boat offers plenty of tankage—97 gallons of water, 40 gallons of fuel and a holding tank that holds 31 gallons.
The saloon is open, airy and will be a comfortable space for living aboard. The saloon table folds away against the main bulkhead where it is out of the way when you are going to sea or entertaining a crowd.
Catalina’s vice president and chief engineer Gerry Douglas noted, “Virtually every system in this yacht has been reviewed and optimized for improved performance, efficiency and owner maintenance.”
The Catalina 36 was in production for 25 years. The new 375 starts a new model and given the company’s dedication to long production runs, we are confident that the 375 will be making cruising families happy for the next quarter of a century.
