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32' Catalina 320 Racers and Cruisers

Location: San Diego CA United States
Listing Number: M-5461551
Was Listed At: $ 79,500
LOA:
32'
Year:
2001
Model:
320
Broker:
Ensign International Yacht Brokerage
1450 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-294-4545

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This Catalina 320 is extremely clean and makes the perfect weekend cruiser or racer.

The Catalina 320 was introduced in 1993, along with its little sister the Catalina 270, as the first in a series of designs intended to go head to head with the more contemporary, roomier, Euro-styled designs of Catalina's competitors. It was an instant success and remains in production with more than 1,000 built as of 2004.

The most notable difference between the Catalina 320 and previous Catalina designs is the way in which the beam at the transom, compared to the maximum beam, is considerably increased. The beam at the transom of the Catalina 320 is 87% of the maximum beam while that of their earlier models was closer to 60%. This is an industry trend that can result in as much as 10% more interior volume for a given length and translates to added space for accommodations. In addition, cockpit space is considerably increased.

Construction of the hull of the 320 is basically a solid fiberglass laminate, with a spun-bound polyester fabric incorporated in some areas. This material is primarily used to build up laminate thickness and is not typically considered a "core constructed" composite. Balsa wood and plywood core materials are used in the deck and cabin structures. The interior of the 320 is made up of molded fiberglass liners which, in most cases, serve a dual role as structural reinforcement and foundations for berths, lockers and joiner work. Vinylester resins are used in the first layers of hull laminate to reduce the possibility of osmotic blistering and Catalina offers a five-year warranty against blisters. For more than 30 years, Catalina has built tens of thousands of boats following their time-tested methods with remarkable success.

The Catalina 320 is perfect for the average weekend cruiser or racer.  Although the waterline length is considerably shorter and the sail area to displacement ratio is about the same as Catalina's 34-footer, the Catalina 320 has better boat speed. With the factory supplied 150% genoa and fully battened mainsail, she will point to within 40 degrees of the apparent wind and the wide beam and the low center of gravity of the fin and bulb keel result in a stiff boat. The helm is light and well balanced.

Dinghy and 2 stroke outboard available separately.  

LOA (ft):
32'
Model Year:
2001
Model Name:
320
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Engine Horsepower (hp):
29.0 hp
No. of Engines:
1

78ms.