http://www.pdbmagazine.com Pontoon & Deck Boat July (^201735)
Recently the PDB magazine staff had a chance to get
behind the wheel of a Catalina ourselves and the ride didn’t
disappoint. It was a 25-foot Quad Lounge model and the floor
plan allowed us to lie out in the sun anywhere we wanted
thanks to the spacious interior with two aft and two forward
lounges. The open layout offers plenty of space and even
features side-by-side seating with the driver.
One of our favorite features is the Deco style walls as well
as the plush seating that includes exclusive Matrix 50 vinyl.
Powered with a Honda 150hp four-stroke, at full throttle we
reached speeds in the mid 30s with ease. We were pleasantly
surprised with the burst of power and the overall handling.
The triple pontoon model was a lot of fun to drive and it’s easy
to see why these Catalinas are gaining in popularity.
As Tested: Catalina 2585 QL
LOA: 25’ 5”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Pontoon Diameter: 25”
Dry Weight: 2,450 lbs.
Avalon
800-334-2913
http://www.avalonpontoons.com
Max Capacity: 13/2,430 lbs.
http://www.marine.honda.com
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