Research Chris Craft - Catalina 23

The Catalina 23 represents Chris-Craft's most recent entry into the center console market with a stylish fish boat not only for serious fishermen, but also as a water sports boat for the family. It bears all of the beautiful and traditional design features of Chris-Craft's other models. This Catalina has an overall length of 23 feet 6 inches and a beam of more than eight feet and can comfortably accommodate eight people. Boasting two of Chris-Craft’s most recognizable features, the deep-V hull and flared bow, passengers can be assured of a smooth, dry ride while aboard.
Draft: 1 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 4 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 103
Water tank capacity: 13
Speed max: 43
Range cruising: 330
Standard features:
Features
· Spacious cockpit and bow seating area
· Self-bailing cockpit
· Stainless steel thru-hull fittings
· Fish boxes on both port and starboard
· 20-gallon live well at helm
· Teak accents found throughout
· Open cell foam upholstery for convenient drying
· Custom fiberglass rod boxes on both port and starboard
· 5-Year "Chris-Care" Protection Plan


Hull & Deck
· Deep-V hull with flared bow
· Integrated fiberglass structural liner
· Six 8" pop-up stainless steel cleats throughout
· Custom fiberglass rod boxes on port and starboard
· Rod boxes hold 7-foot fishing rods
· Foam filled hull and deck
· Port and starboard fish boxes with macerator (116 quarts)
· Stainless steel thru-hull fittings
· Forward and aft bilge pumps
· Vacuum infused hatches
· Meets ABYC & USCG standards
· 316 stainless steel latches throughout
· Teak swim platform accents
· Teak fuel tank hatch accents
· Teak forward anchor area
· Heavy duty PVC rub rail with 316 SS insert
· International navigation, recessed into front deck, and removable transom pole light or T-Top mounted mast light as option


Cockpit
· Self-bailing cockpit
· Fiberglass walk-thru transom door
· Console cover
· Fresh water fitting near the transom
· Custom folding 2-person transom seat
· Powder coated aluminum leaning post
· LED courtesy lighting
· Dry storage compartment in bow
· Removable 3-step dive ladder
· Helm seat cover
· Forward seating cushions made of easy dry foam and vinyl
· 2-person bench in front of the console
· Optional bow table with filler cushion to convert to sun pad
· Bench in front of console flips up to reveal a convenient head area
· Hatches are vacuum infused and utilize a gasket for durability
· Six cup holders are found throughout
· Additional storage compartments found under bow seating
· 8 rod holders standard
· Removable coaming pads on both port and starboard


Helm
· 20-gallon live well directly behind helm seat
· Live well contains raw water system, an LED light and a customizable live well and timer
· Stainless steel hydraulic tilt steering wheel
· Freestanding green Solex glass windshield
· Powder coated aluminum electronics panel
· Four custom Chris-Craft rod holders
· Standard 36-quart cooler located under helm seat
· Teak storage area underneath dash contains battery switch and fire extinguisher storage
· Sealed Carling rocker switches at the helm with resettable breakers located under console
· 12-volt outlet on switch panel
· Glove box with auxiliary jack and 12v outlet (Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo system on electronics panel)
· Optional Raymarine electronics package
· Stainless steel mounted holder for fishing knives
· Compass
· Dash light dimmer


Technical
· Automatic bile pumps
· Battery trays with switch
· Hydraulic power steering
· Fresh water system with 13-gallon capacity
· Fish boxes with macerator system
· Yamaha digital premium gauges - Command Link
· Yamaha key switch and premium binnacle control
· Kenwood stereo system with four MB Quart speakers
· Lenco electric trim tabs


Console/Head
· Porta Potti
· Breaker panel
· Three drawer tackle box
· Toilet paper holder
· Battery access panel
· 12v overhead light