Trade-A-Boat — February 2018

Catalina, including this 387.
This particular example
also has a large bimini
and sprayhood; recently
renewed. Catalina has
continued with its stern
rail seats which are useful
for extending the social
space in the cockpit. Cockpit
locker space is shared with
a covered hatch for the aft
cabin, which gives privacy
with ventilation.
The cockpit is uncluttered,
with the steering binnacle
behind a folding table. The
binnacle instruments are

Raymarine and include

autopilot, wind indicator and

analogue engine gauges for

the 40hpYanmar shaftdrive.

Behind the helm, a hinged

bulkhead leads to an

elevated sugar scoop stern

and its functional fold-out

ladder. Nice touches here

are the two wet-gear lockers

and hot/cold shower plus a

gas barbecue.

Cockpit sail controls

comprise Harken sheet

winches for the genoa on

the gunwales beside the

binnacle plus two winches

ABOVE A clear hoody maximises vision forward. LEFT A tidy

foredeck with twin rollers and electric windlass ensure safe

anchoring for the Catalina. BELOW A functional and roomy

cockpit includes stern quarters seating and well-moulded

coaming all round.

for the main and halyards

on the coachroof. All are

self-tailing for easy use and

the coachroof halyards are

controlled by two banks

of jammers; including the

mainsheet track which is

also on the coachroof, so

nicely clear of the guests.

Handy features on this

particular model include

rope bags and an opening

window in the sprayhood

for quick access to the main

track.

This 387 has a simple but

sturdy rig comprising roller

furler headsail and slab

reefed mainsail with lazy

jacks; so ideal for cruising

couples to handle. The

double spreader masthead

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