Mike, I don''t know what a tumblehome is, so don''t know if Catalina has one. The Jeanneau I am thinking about has a keel/centerboard configuration -- 4''1" to 6''11" draft. The Catalina is a shoal draft of 4''6" and a tall
rig. The Jeanneau has less ballast, but I don''t know how much displacement, so can''t compare that. We are family cruisers, so speed is not of utmost importance. We are more concerned with handling and ease of sailing.
I would like to find other boats for sale so I have a comparison to the one I am considering.