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Preliminary Listing. More photos and specs to come.
Accommodations
The 320 is light on the helm and tracks well under sail or power. Motion and heeling are gentle and predictable. The 320 performs well in a variety of conditions, with the wing keel. Racing skippers will enjoy-the turn of speed and cruisers will appreciate the additional distance covered in a day's passage. Carrying the deck beam well aft created space for an exceptionally large cockpit. The wide coamings and ergonomically correct seats and backs are important features considering the cockpit is where we all spend the most time when aboard.
The weather decks are wide with molded-in nonskid and bulwarks, giving easy, sure access to the foredeck and standard below deck electric anchor windlass. Other important quality features of the deck include the stout aluminum framed opening deck hatches and fully battened mainsail with Dutchman flaking system. The rigging and spar systems are engineered for performance and durability. The fore and aft lowers with intermediate and upper shrouds that make the rig very secure and easy to keep in tune. A rigid adjustable boom vang is standard.
Speed and cockpit space didn't mean compromise in accommodations. The unique interior is beautifully finished in a rich combination of teak, ash and maple hardwoods complementing the beige textured fiberglass overhead and full hull liner.
Attention to details like the custom molded galley counters with integral backsplashes, three separate lighting circuits in the main cabin, removable panels in 1he forward bulkhead, and a cedar paneled hanging locker set the 320 apart from the ordinary. The one piece integral molded fiberglass sub-sole grid system is rigid, strong and requires no maintenance.
The engine installation is fully accessible by removing the fore and aft insulated covers. Related filters and valves are in a mechanical locker aft of the engine and are logically arranged. Inspect the 320 and you will appreciate the quality, design and value that have made Catalina one of America's favorite boat builders.