1991 30 Catalina vs Hunter 30

[Bob]

I recently looked at a 91 30ft. Catalina with a walk thru transaon and I am looking for opionions on this boat and how it sails and also how this boat would rate similar to a 30ft. Hunter (similar years). The broker implied that the walk thru transon was unusually on this model. I am looking for a cruiser for the family that I can also single hand when conditions are right.Thanks for your answers.

 

[dan]

your asking

Catalina owners to compare their boats to Hunters. I bet most folks on the Catalina site are going to tell you they prefer the C30. as I would!

 

[Michael]

very unusual

Yes, that is very unusual for a 91' to have a walk through transom. I thought the walk through transom was only on the MKIII's ? One major difference with the hunter and catalina is the amount of interior space. We were also looking at both catalina's and hunters, but the catalinas had a much more open feeling and better laid out in my opinion. We test sailed a 88' Hunter 30, and we saw no major differences between that and our 90' catalina 30. Go with the one that was better maintained. Cheers.

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.com]

PIcture yourself rowing away...

Ok, most folks these days motor their inflatables, but I still row my rigid dinghy 95% of the time (sorry, off topic!). Picture yourself as the owner, anchored in a cove, looking back at your boat on the hook. Which would you rather see, the Hunter or the Catalina? There are lots of things to compare spec-wise, but let's face it, sailboats are the most rational thing to own. Go with your gut - most people separate themselves pretty quickly.Enjoy the process!Trevor