The Catalina 470 stands as a significant milestone in the evolution of American production boatbuilding, representing the pinnacle of Gerry Douglas’s design philosophy during its tenure as the flagship of the Catalina Yachts fleet. Introduced in the late 1990s, the 470 was engineered to balance the spaciousness required for liveaboard comfort with the structural integrity necessary for offshore passages. Unlike many of its predecessors which focused primarily on coastal hopping, the 470 featured a robust hull form with a lead keel and a high-volume interior that appealed to cruisers looking to transition from coastal waters to blue water. The vessel’s design emphasizes a powerful masthead rig and a hull that carries its beam well aft, providing a stable platform and a massive cockpit that remains one of the largest in its class.
Used Catalina 470 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- 470
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts (USA)
- Designer
- Gerry Douglas
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1998 - ??
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