Catalina
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February 3, 2012Catalina 385: A Return To ReasonSailors will find a lot to like in the traditional lines and layout of this new design from Gerry Douglas. "Boat Review" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 12, 2012Catalina 385Sailors will find a lot to like in the traditional lines and layout of this new design from Gerry Douglas. Web extra from our February 2012 boat review; photos by Billy Black.
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December 27, 2011Catalina 385: Cruising World Sailboat Show 2012The Catalina 385 reflects the evolving and ever-improving quality of Catalina Yachts.
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August 25, 2011Catalina 355: Thoughtful Design, Precise ExecutionTwo themes—consideration and principles—epitomize the Catalina 355, CW’s 2011 Domestic Boat of the Year. Boat Review from our September 2011 issue.
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August 10, 2011Catalina 355 Photo GalleryTwo themes--consideration and principles--epitomize the Catalina 355, CW's 2011 Domestic Boat of the Year. Photos by Billy Black.
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February 9, 2011Bahamian BountyAt a lively agricultural fair, two cruisers find good information, pleasant people, and garden-fresh tastes of both the islands and home.
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December 8, 2010Domestic Boat of the Year and Best Midsize Cruiser, 30 to 39 feet: Catalina 355The integrity of the build and the follow through with details are what earned this boat top honors.
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December 1, 2009Catalina 445: A Boat That's Ready to RompThis Ocean Series offering takes a step in a new direction with a design that hints at performance and an interior that's all about creature comforts. A boat review from our November 2009 issue
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August 9, 2006Catalina 309: A Collaborative Compact CruiserHow the heck do you replace an icon? Innovate.
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September 23, 2005Catalina Morgan 440: A Cruiser for BoomersSpace, comfort, and smart ergonomics make the Catalina Morgan 440 a viable alternative to terra firma-based retirement
Electronic Updates
Above is Raymarine's new RayControl app running on my iPad1 and the screen is purposely busy because I was trying to stress it. While a NMEA 2000 data simulator tells the test e7 MFD it's going 40 knots up the Bay with one chart window Head Up in 3D and the other North Up, I could still sit in my office -- 40 feet and a "deck" away -- and select/display a tide station with my finger without a noticeable lag. I did manage to crash the app's WiFi connection to the e7 once, but Ray actually ...
