Catalina Unveils All New 445
Following on the heels of the 375, Catalina has announced the new 445, bridging the gap between the venerable 42 and their flagship 470. This all-new model incorporates crisp, contemporary styling with proportions and features that make Catalinas comfortable and secure underway and on the hook. With a long waterline and moderate beam and freeboard, the 445 has excellent performance potential. Down below, you will find a versatile and inviting 3 cabin, 2 head interior, featuring a generous owner stateroom with island berth forward and a convertable utility room aft. Click for more.
Meet the New Island Packet Estero
Island Packet created the Estero in response to market demands for a smaller model that offers all of the quality, comforts and capabilities that are synonymous with their larger yachts, with increased emphasis on ease of use and innovative new features. This new 36 footer delivers on all counts with a new look featuring a fully roller furling and self-tending sloop rig. Interior details include a main saloon situated forward of the mast in an "open-U" configuration, a midships head and multi-use guest cabin.
Click Here for Chief Designer Bob Johnson's complete introduction and model specifications.
Jeanneau Introduces Sun Odyssey 44i
The Sun Odyssey 44i will fill the gap left by the removal of the Sun Odyssey 45 from production this past July.
The 44i is comprised of a performance oriented hull designed by Philippe Briand and an injection molded deck. The deck weighs approximately 300 kg less than a traditional deck of the same size, and provides better stability at sea.
Available configurations include a 3 cabin, 3 head version, a 3 cabin, 2 head version, and a 4 cabin, 2 head version. The 44i is also available with a performance package. From any angle, her elegant lines and spacious, modular interior will surely catch your eye. For a more indepth look, check out this Cruising World Video Review from Annapolis.
Island Packet Announces Aft Cockpit 460
Island Packet Yachts, known for their award winning line of bluewater cruising sailboats, has announced their new Island Packet 460, scheduled to debut at this fall's major boat shows.
The new two-cabin, aft cockpit design by Bob Johnson incorporates all the signature elements that have won the company their reputation as America's Cruising Yacht Leader. An evolution of the company's successful aft cockpit 440, the 460 introduces a number of notable new features inside and out. An extended sheer line aft incorporates a traditional transom stern and a large swim platform. The large deck area aft of the cockpit is suitable for sun bathing or ondeck stowage, with two storage bins on either side providing space for LPG bottles and miscellaneous gear, and a central hatch opening to a large lazarette. New interior features include a larger aft guest cabin with an exceptionally spacious double berth, and a more spacious navigation station. View the Cruising World Video Review for more.
New Catalina 375 Premiers
Long awaited successor to the venerable Catalina 36, Catalina Yachts has just launched the Catalina 375, a fresh new design with many of the characteristics that made the Catalina 36 successful, but also incorporating the advances and owner requested features found on the latest Catalina models.
As successor to the legendary Catalina 36, introduced twenty-five years ago, the 375 had big shoes to fill. Thoughtful ideas, suggestions and critique from the active Catalina 36 Owners Association and Catalina dealers guided the development process.
Check out Hellier Yacht Sales exclusive Catalina 375 Model Profile for all the details on the newest offering from Catalina Yachts.
Jeanneau Debuts the Sun Odyssey 45 Deck Salon
Continuing along the design path of the very successful Deck Salon line, the 45DS is a collaboration from Philippe Briand, Vittorio Garroni and Jeanneau's in-house design department. In keeping with the elements of the extremely popular 42DS and 49DS, the 45DS is designed for comfort, ease of sailing and performance, while built for blue water passages.
Some important features of this model include a life-raft garage that is accessible from the swim platform and a generator compartment that provides easy access and excellent sound dampening. In addition, one look at the redesigned interior will prove to you that Jeanneau clearly has a winner thanks to increased interior storage, lighting and savoir faire.
Learn more about the 45DS in our exclusive 45DS Model Profile.
