| July 1969 |
Catalina’s first model, the Catalina 22, is built in North
Hollywood, CA. Company owner Frank Butler hopes to build 100 boats
if all goes well. |
| March
1970 |
Catalina’s second model, the Catalina 27, is introduced
following the success of the Catalina 22. |
| December
1974 |
Catalina’s third model, the Catalina 30, is introduced; the
trend-setting design is an immediate sales success and wins its
class in the Newport to Ensenada Race. |
| February
1975 |
The Catalina 22 exceeds Frank Butler’s hopes to build 100 boats
when hull number 5,000 is completed. |
| August
1979 |
The “International Friendship Regatta” is held in Japan; 4 U.S.
and 10 Japanese crews compete in Coronado 15s. |
| February
1980 |
SAIL Magazine names the Catalina 22 “trailerable boat of the
decade.” |
| March
1980 |
The Catalina 38 is selected as the match-racing boat for
Congressional Cup by the Long Beach Yacht Club; Dennis Durgan
wins. |
| September
1980 |
Catalina 22 hull number 10,000 is completed. C22s are being
built at Catalina’s East and West Coast plants in England,
Australia, and Canada. |
| January
1982 |
Patrick Childress completes a 2 1/2 year, singlehanded
circumnavigation in his Catalina 27. |
| July 1982 |
The first Catalina 36 is completed at the Woodland Hills, Ca.,
plant. |
| March
1983 |
Mainsheet Magazine issue no. 1 is published, quickly growing to
over 100 pages and 10,000 Catalina owner subscribers. |
| May 1984 |
Catalina acquires Morgan Yachts in Largo, Fl., which becomes the
Morgan Division of Catalina, specializing in cruising and charter
boats and building many Catalina models on the East Coast. |
| May 1985 |
Catalina 27 hull number 6,000 is built in Woodland Hills, making
the C-27 the largest class of keelboats in the world. |
| October
1987 |
Catalina 30 hull number 5,000 is completed. Catalina 30s are
being built at the East and West Coast plants, as well as in Canada
and England. |
| November
1987 |
Singlehanded sailor Shane St. Clair sails his Capri 18 from
Oxnard, Ca., to Hawaii in 28 days. |
| July 1988 |
Billy Peterson supervises the installation of the largest (70
ft.) computerized sail-plotting and cutting machine in the U.S. at
the Woodland Hills, California plant. |
| August
1988 |
Coronado 15 skipper Alison Jolly becomes the first woman to
skipper in the Olympics; she wins a gold medal in the women’s 470
Class. |
| January
1989 |
The first Catalina 42 is built. 100 hulls are delivered in the
first year, breaking U.S. production records. |
| February
1990 |
Catalina 22 hull number 15,000 is delivered. |
| March
1990 |
The Catalina 37 is selected for the Congressional Cup, the first
time a fleet of 11 has been designed and built especially for the
Congressional Cup. Chris Dickson wins. |
| September
1990 |
Catalina 30 hull number 6,000 is completed, setting a new
keel-boat production record. |
| July 1991 |
The first Catalina 28 is built. |
| August
1991 |
Catalina’s Morgan Division completes Procyon, a 65-foot test
boat for new concepts in yacht design and construction for Olaf
Harken and Procyon Inc. |
| November
1992 |
Catalina’s Morgan Division introduces the Morgan 38, the first
all-new Morgan model in a decade. |
| December
1992 |
The Catalina 270 is unveiled, replacing the C-27 and wins one of
Cruising World Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” awards. |
| February
1993 |
The Catalina 320 is introduced at the first “Sail Expo” and is
enthusiastically received by new owners. |
| February
1994 |
The Catalina 400 is introduced at “Sail Expo,” the only
twin-wheel boat built in the U.S.; it’s the hit of the show. |
| February
1994 |
The Capri 16.5 introduced at “Sail Expo,” a beach launchable
performance sailing dinghy for sailors with a wide range of ages and
skills |
| May 1994 |
The Catalina 250 is introduced as the first water ballast t
railerable sailboat from Catalina. |
| January
1995 |
Frank Butler receives SAIL’S Industry Award for Leadership for
“building boats that are “straightforward, offer price for value,
are solid and honest”...“With a product analogous to the Ford in the
car business, Catalina Yachts has allowed vast numbers of people to
experience sailing, considering both the skill level and financial
wherewithal of potential sailors, that might not have been able to
otherwise, thus radically changing the sport of sailing over the
past 25 years.” |
| January
1995 |
The Catalina 22 markII is introduced with re-designed and
enlarged deck and new interior. |
| February
1995 |
The Catalina 22 is named as one of five charter members to
Sailboat Hall of Fame. |
| March
1995 |
The Catalina 36 mark II wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s
“Boat of the Year” awards. |
| April
1995 |
Catalina 250 Hull number 100 is built in Woodland Hills. |
| May 1995 |
Catalina 42 hull number 500 is built in Woodland Hills. |
| February
1996 |
The Catalina 34 markII is introduced with re-designed and
enlarged deck, transom and interior. |
| March
1996 |
The Catalina 28 mark II wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s
“Boat of the Year” awards. |
| April
1996 |
The Catalina 380 is introduced as reflection of the priorities
expressed by experienced sailing couples and families. |
| November
1996 |
Catalina 400 Hull number 100 is built in Largo, Florida |
| January
1997 |
The Catalina 380 wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s Mid-Size
Cruising“Boat of the Year” award. |
| January
1998 |
The Catalina 470 is introduced |
| December
1998 |
Frank Butler took on Sharon Day, Vice President of Sales and
Gerry Douglas, V. P. of Engineering as partners in his privately
held company. |
| January
1999 |
Catalina inaugurates the Catalina Cruisers Hall of Fame to honor
the Catalina owners’ who have made notable voyages aboard their
boats. |
| February
1999 |
The Catalina 310 is introduced and wins Cruising World
Magazine’s Pocket Cruiser “Boat of the Year” award. |
| February
2000 |
The Catalina 310 is selected by Sail Magazine and it’s readers
as one of the Top 10 sailboats for 2000 |
| December
2000 |
Catalina 36 Hull number 2000 is built in Woodland Hills,
CA |
| September
2001 |
The Catalina Capri 22 is updated and is selected by Sail
Magazine and it’s readers as one of the Top 10 sailboats for 2001
|
| May 2001 |
Catalina 14.2 Hull number 5000 is built in Woodland Hills,
CA |
| January
2002 |
The Catalina 350 is introduced to enthusiastic reviews and
results in 100 boats sold the first model year. |
| July 2002 |
The Catalina Expo 12.5 and 14.2 are introduced as particularly
easy to sail for both younger and older sailors. |
| September
2002 |
Catalina Capri 22 Hull number 1000 is built in Woodland Hills,
CA |
| January
2003 |
The Catalina 387 is introduced |
| March
2004 |
The Catalina 320 Hull number 1000 is built in Woodland Hills,
CA |
| May 2004 |
The Catalina 18mkII is introduced with new deck, cabin house,
and cockpit. |
| June 2004 |
The Catalina 22Sport is introduced to better accomodate
one-design racing. |
| October
2004 |
The CatalinaMorgan 440 Deck Salon is introduced. |
| January
2005 |
The CatalinaMorgan 440 wins one of Cruising World Magazine’s
“Boat of the Year” awards for “Best Production Cruiser 40’ to
45’. |
| October
2005 |
The Catalina 309 is introdued at the St. Petersburg Boat
Show |
| January 2006 |
Catalina's technical brochure, "The Art and Science of Building
America's Favorite Sailboats" is released. |
| October 2006 |
The Catalina 320mkII is introduced. |
| January 2007 |
The Catalina 309 wins Cruising World magazine's
"Domestic Boat of the Year" award as well as "Best Small Cruiser"
award. |
| June 2007 |
The Catalina 350mkII is introduced. |
| June 2007 |
The Catalina 250mkII is introduced. |
| November 2007 |
Catalina 42 hull number 1,000 is built. |
| January 2008 |
Catalina 375 is introduced. |
| January 2009 |
The Catalina 375 is awarded "Best All Purpose Cruiser 30-40 ft." |
| April 2009 |
Catalina 445 is introduced. |
| July 2009 |
Catalina celebrates its 40th year. |
| December 2009 |
The Catalina 445 wins Cruising World Magazine's "Boat of the Year Award" and SAIL Magazine's "Best Cruising Monohull Under 50 ft." |
When I founded Catalina Yachts in 1970, my goal was not to
become the largest sailboat builder in the United States. My goal was, and
still is to build good boats that are a good value for our customers.
accomplishing this requires planning, efficient manufacturing (a part of
the process I particularly enjoy) and well-designed boats. I believe
Catalinas do well in a very competitive market, because they are the
result of listening carefully to our customers and dealers. When we design
a new boat, we don't try to reinvent the wheel each time. We incorporate
proven features with new ideas and a lot of boatowners' suggestions. This
gives the line continuity, helps us avoid overly trendy styling, and
insures good resale value for Catalina owners. At Catalina we are
especially proud of having the biggest percentage of repeat customers in
the industry. We are all committed to maintaining the high level of
customer confidence this represents. The Catalina philosophy means
listening to our customers and doing our best every day. On that promise
the Catalina family will continue to grow. 
At an age
when most men have put their working days far behind them, Frank Butler of
Catalina Yachts is still stacking hours and building boats – and enjoying
every minute. 
