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The statements made by Jeff H are obviously self serving regarding Catalina Yachts. Unless he is the designer, he has no basis other than personal opinion, to make the following statement:

"The Catalina 350 is designed to do two things be cheap and offer a lot of room. All else is secondary. For marina hopping on Long Island Sound they are Okay. For making a jump out and around Cape Ann beating in a blow, they are not a very good choice."

It is a simple fact the the International Association of Yacht Builders has designated the Catalina 350 as CE- A - Ocean Rated. Benateau has removed it''s "Oceanis" designation from many of its yachts in the same size range. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion.