The Catalina 38 is a distinct departure from the standard "comfort-first" design philosophy typically associated with Catalina Yachts. While most of the company's fleet was designed in-house by Frank Butler, the Catalina 38 was born from the high-performance molds of the Yankee 38, a Sparkman & Stephens (S&S) design (specifically S&S #2094) that descended from the legendary IOR One Ton racer Lightnin'. After Yankee Yachts went bankrupt in the mid-1970s, Frank Butler acquired the molds and modified the design to suit a broader consumer market. Between 1978 and 1990, approximately 365 hulls were produced, offering a unique blend of East Coast racing pedigree and West Coast production efficiency.
Used Catalina 38 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- 38
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens / Butler
- Number Built
- 365
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - 1990
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