It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a large self-bailing cockpit, with under-seat lockers, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel.

The main cabin area includes a dinette table and a molded fiberglass galley that rolls away under the cockpit space.

[3] The Catalina was inducted into the now-defunct Sail America American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 1995.

Although many other designs have entered the fray, this pocket cruiser remains at the top of the mobile sailing heap ...

With stalwart sailing qualities, an exceptional builder, fanatic owner support and a strong class association, the boat's future is assured.