[C320-list] New Boat

[Robert Seastream]

Thanks for the info.  I didn't mean to appear flippant, it's just that  
when model numbers are thrown around, details lack.

Bob

On Jan 7, 2008, at 7:27 PM, Jeff Church wrote:

> Bob,
>
> It appears that the 375's interior layout as well as its hull shape  
> will be very different from the 387. I think people will be  
> surprised and impressed with the new boat. Below are Gerry Douglas's  
> comments from last October.
>
> JeffC
>
>
> Dear Catalina 36 listers,
> It's been interesting to read the comments of 36 owners about our  
> new model, the 375.
>    Yes ,it is a new model not a Mark III 36. This is at the request  
> of the dealer network and we must respect their opinions and give  
> them what they need to be competitive.
> It seems that everyone who feels strongly about keeping the 36 in  
> production already has one. Of course we would be delighted to keep  
> building 36s for another 24 years and another 2305 hulls. It would  
> be cost effective and require no new tooling.  If anybody is  
> sentimental about the 36 it's me , it is the first boat I designed  
> for Catalina , I owned one for 5 years , raced it ( very  
> successfully ) and cruised it enjoyably.
>  The 375 will have some of the best features of the 36 and some of  
> the best features of the new models in the Catalina current line.  
> Renderings of the 375 were presented to the Dealers in Annapolis and  
> the reception was very positive, It's a pretty boat, sleek and has a  
> great, symmetrical, somewhat traditional interior.
> The cockpit is classic Catalina ( big ) The weather decks are wide ,  
> shrouds inboard, long genny tracks, etc. The 375 is 37'4" long ,  
> hull length, I just couldn't get everything in at 36 feet.
>  I would encourage the 36 Association to consider including the 375  
> in the Association , new members are important to the long term well  
> being of the Association and a new model will provide a steady  
> stream of new members.
>  I  have listened closely to 36 owners for many years and read your  
> postings on the list regularly, I welcome your comments ( I am a  
> little surprised at some of the comments about a boat you have not  
> seen, what's that about? )
>   We are acting in the best interest of the Company , Catalina  
> Dealers and ultimately  Catalina Owners.
> I look for ward to seeing you at a Boat Show in the future.
>  Good sailing, Gerry Douglas
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Robert Seastream
>  To: C320-List
>  Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 5:05 PM
>  Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Boat
>
>
>  What's the diff between the 387 and this 375 we're talking about, one
>  foot?
>
>  Bob
>  Intuition # 906
>