Where are Catalina boats made?

Largo, FL
Catalina sailboats are produced out of its Largo, FL, facility, an 18-acre site where much of the manufacturing process takes place. Although the Catalina brand was built upon sailboats, the recently acquired True North line of motor yachts is the company focus today.

Who owns Catalina sailboats?

Frank Butler
Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats if all goes well. March 1970 Catalina´s second model, the Catalina 27, is introduced following the success of the Catalina 22.

Are Catalina yachts any good?

Conclusion. The distillation of her designer’s decades of boat design and building experience, the Catalina 425 is an excellent cruising boat that will carry you just about anywhere in comfort, safety and, yes, speed and style. She’s a worthy winner of a SAIL Best Boats award.

Who is the founder of Catalina Yacht Company?

It was founded in 1969 in Hollywood, California by Frank Butler . Catalina Yachts is one of the largest boat manufacturers in the world, with over 60,000 boats manufactured to date. Though Catalina produces boats from as small as eight feet under their Capri nameplate, the company is best known for its production of mid-sized cruisers.

What kind of boats do Catalina Yachts make?

Catalina Yachts is one of the largest builders of fiberglass production sailboats in the world, with more than 80,000 boats manufactured to date. Although Catalina produces boats as small as eight feet under the Capri nameplate, the company is best known for its production of mid-sized cruisers.

Who are the largest suppliers of Catalina parts?

We are the largest supplier of parts for Catalina Yachts in the country. We specialize in parts, custom up-grades, and accessories for Catalinas. We ship to Catalina owners worldwide. We track nearly 10,000 parts for your Catalina. Can’t find the part you need? Please call. It’s likely in our extensive inventory.

Where is the Catalina yacht plant in California?

Back in 1974, cornfields surrounded the Catalina plant in California. Today it is a well-developed suburban community. Once the center of production boatbuilding, Southern California was home to many boatbuilding greats that were competitive forces but have since closed their doors.