Catalina 40 is Ready to Race and Cruise

In 1969 a new home cost around $28,000, a gallon of gas was 35 cents, and the average American earned $8,400. And in July 1969, Frank Butler founded Catalina Yachts in North Hollywood and built his first sailboat, the Catalina 22. His dream was to build 100 yachts if all went well. In 1974, the trend-setting Catalina 30 was introduced and the design was an instant success and the sailboat won its class in the Newport to Ensenada Race. By 1975, Frank had far exceeded his initial goal when hull number 5,000 of the Catalina 22 was completed. In 1980, the 22 was named the “trailerable boat of the decade” by SAIL magazine. In 2015, Frank is still following his original business plan, building excellent boats of great value.

Catalina has always listened closely to its customers and merged their suggestions with time-tested features and new ideas. The result has been a long line of award-winning yachts with great resale value. Little wonder Catalina has the highest percentage of repeat customers in a highly competitive business.

If you’re ready to join the satisfied Catalina customer club, California Yacht Sales is now offering a 2003 Catalina 40 with twin steering stations, new Racing Main and Head Sail, and a PHRF rating of 102. With a Master Stateroom featuring a centerline island queen berth, large storage capacity, and great ventilation the accommodations aboard this Catalina 400 series are the most comfortable in its class. The luxurious oyster-white Main Salon has varnished wood, ultra leather fabrics, and a large dining table that seats six or more. With its molded countertops, front and top loading refrigerator/freezer, and propane stove with a stainless Gourmet range, the Galley is unprecedented for a 40 footer.

This Catalina 40 has amenities too numerous to list but suffice to say you won’t find a better boat for $184,900. Style and reliability are all hallmarks of the Catalina tradition. Visit California Yacht Sales today or take a video tour of the Catalina 40 right here!