Much the same as the original Catalina 30, The NEW Catalina 309 promises to be a successful racer and cruiser for families. The design parameters were:
Good Performance and Handling
Roomy Accommodations for Family Style Cruisers
Simple Systems = Less Maintenance
Good Value (Even When Compared to Used Boats)
Draft: 4 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 27
Water tank capacity: 46
Holding tank capacity: 17
Standard features: 10 lbs LPG tank for stove
Cockpit locker with gull wing access hatch and a flat floor
Refrigerator w/ freezer compartment; D.C. powered
Two-burner stainless LPG stove with oven
Folding table in main cabin stores against the main bulkhead
Tie-rod structural system attaches rig to hull with leak-proof ball and socket chainplates
Sliding forward V berth filler for better access by day and a larger berth at night
Anchor locker with a built-in provision for an optional electric windlass
Hanging locker with drawers forward
Folding game table to starboard in main cabin
A.C./D.C. Electrical panel with room for expansion
Hanging locker in aft compartment
Large double berth aft
