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In some cases the changes are rather drastic, in others, the changes are relatively minor and cosmetic in nature. It pays to dig a bit deeper and find what the exact differences are.
You are probably looking at a Catalina boat. The MkII or MkIII designations are used when the boat undergoes a large design change. For example, my "MkII" boat has a walk thru transom whereas the original design did not. These boats still utilize the same hull mold and conform to the existing class rules for the boat.
He's still smarting over the Dufour thread, where they mentioned every boat of the last thirty years worth sailing, with the notable exception of......
He's still smarting over the Dufour thread, where they mentioned every boat of the last thirty years worth sailing, with the notable exception of......
You did not offend me at all.... looking back at my thread, it sounded like I might have been offended. Besides, you see all the rationing of crap I put up with here!! You will have to get in line to dish it out!!
- CD
PS On a serious note: As long as you are not crossing oceans, Catalina is a great boat. I would not take one across the Pacific (though people have), but I would not take a Valiant to the islands... so a place to each. Find a boat that touches your heart. That way, when it touches your wallet (or grabs ahold) it won't hurt so much!!!
My father has a 27' Stiletto he is going to make someone a very good deal on. Good enough to get back on the short list, perhaps.
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