FLORA BOREALIS

Because the Catalina 36 Mark II, "FLORA BOREALIS" is easily handled by a couple, has a big comfortable cockpit, and a spacious interior with two private cabins she makes a great Bay and Delta vessel as well as a substantial Coastal Cruser. The Catalina 36 Mark II has all the important characteristics that made the original 36' the most popular sailboat in the world. She was built with the same sea kindly moderate displacement hull that tracks surely and performs well in a variety of conditions. The deck is the classic trunk cabin configuration - proven, comfortable and functional. The main cabin and galley have received special attention to design and detail. The galley is a very functional "U" shape with composite counter tops. The sinks are near center line for drainage underway. A large refrigerator is aft and a dry food locker is forward. A gimballed, stainless steel LPG stove with oven is standard equipment. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems have been re-engineered to increase dependability and accessibility. Engine access, for example is excellent, with the one-piece, insulated enclosure removed. The hull is rugged, hand laminated, solid fiberglass, The keel is lead with integrally cast stainless steel bolts. The mast is stepped through the deck to the keel and has inline spreaders and fore and aft lower shrouds which results in a very sturdy arrangement that is easy to tune.