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As a happy Catalina 27 owner who has had passing thoughts of a Cat 30 I might offer some points to consider.
First, don't base your boat size on teenage kids sailing with you; most teenagers have different priorities than adults. Plan on a boat you and the wife can manage yourself and then if the kids choose to join you everyone have 1981 as will be happy.
The Catalina 30s I have looked at fall in to 2 categories; Atomic 4 motors and diesels. My preference would be for the later and that means a later model. For some reason I figure a 1981 or later is best with the Mark III being the best possible (also the more expensive).
My 27 is a perfect boat for the Bay for day sailing and the occasional weekend. But I sail mostly with just my wife. The 27 is too small for more than 2 for a night (sure it has bunks for 5, but not with me on the boat), so don't judge the boat size based on the number of bunks.
What area of the Bay will you be sailing on? I am just south of Naptown on West River.
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Joe McCary,
Sailing on The Central Chesapeake Bay, West River, MD on my Catalina 27, Aelous II with my wife and friends.
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