270 vs 28

[Jeff]

I've been looking at Catalina 270s, about 1995 vintage seems to fit my pocketbook yet not be too abused/old to be beyond my meager maintenance skills. But looking over some adverts I see that a 1992 or 1993 Catalina 28 is about the same price. Next weekend (a week from today) I hope to see a 28 in person. Until then I have only seen the pix on Catalina's web site so I'm kinda clueless on how much different they are from a 270.Can anyone give me a comparison, which you would pick, and why? Relative space, performance, comfort, handling?Thanks.

 

[Terry Jack]

get a 28

I seriously considered both boats when we boought our 28 in 94. The v berth is almost no existant in the 270. For that reason alone I'd go for a 28The galley is on the port and head to starboard on the 270. Oposite on 28.The aft cabin is smaller and the overall boat is much littler. the beam on a 28 is almost a foot wider and it is a ton heavier.We are thrilled with our 28. We bought her new over 6 years ago and still love her

 

[Lisa]

Is trailering important to you

My husband and I did the same research and decided the 270 was better if your looking for a big boat that is trailerable. That was the main difference for us. If you want a trailerable boat the 27' is the best out there. If the boat is never going to be moved, then the 28' would work. Depends on your use.