The Catalina 42 stands as a watershed moment in American boat building, representing one of the most successful production runs of any yacht in the 40-foot range. Launched in 1988 and designed by Gerry Douglas, the model achieved a production milestone of 1,000 hulls by the early 2000s, a feat rarely matched by competitors. The yacht was built in two distinct iterations: the Mark I (1988–1994) and the Mark II (1995–2011). While both versions utilized the same high-volume hull form, the Mark II introduced a more contemporary "sugar scoop" transom and a redesigned deck mold with softer lines. According to Cruising World, the design was intended to balance the requirements of the private coastal cruiser with the demands of the Caribbean charter trade, a duality that defined its market dominance for over two decades.
Used Catalina 42 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Designer
- Nelson/Marek / Catalina
- Number Built
- 477
- Production Year(s)
- 1989 - 1995
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