Sparkman & Stephens design

[Allan Lansche]

Does anyone have information about the Catalina sailboats that were designed by Sparkman & Stephens? Year was around 1982.

 

[Rodney Kidd]

S & S Catalina 38 (not C-380)

Allan,There is lots of info on the Planet Catalina Site (this site). Go to the Planet Catalina Home, click on "Archives". A search dialog will appear. Type C-38 or Catalina 38 and lots of C-38 info will come up. FYI, the S

 

[Craig Steinkraus]

Sparkman& Stephens

The following information is NOT a product of serious research, but is the result of much " I read somewhere " or "somebody told me" type information so any corrections or additions would be welcome. Reguardless, I found it to be an interesting story. It appears that Ted Turner comissioned Sparkman

 

[Rodney Kidd]

Sombody told me the same story too

Craig,I've heard the same story as well with only slight variation.Rodney KiddC-38 #297 Flying BearAlameda, CA

 

[Dick Kilroy]

S&S Design

I agree with Craig, the original S

 

[Mark - UK Sailmakers]

C-38 design

You are all correct. The C-38 was an S