Chris Craft 362 Catalina (1986-1987)

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Dec 21, 2005
RO Number
19798
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Seems like this would make a great lake boat for our family as far as layout, fitting in a 40' slip, etc... We like the teak interior, the profile, and the separate dinette. Looks like they only came with gas engines which is not a major problem given we usually put < 75 hours a year on our cruiser. Appears they have aluminum fuel tanks vs. fiberglass which would be good considering the ethanol/gasoline issue.

Anyone have any experience with this particular boat good or bad? Are the stringers wood or fiberglass? I understand this was a Uniflite hull before CC bought the molds. Are the hulls solid fiberglass or cored (bottom or sides only)? I am aware that blisters can be a problem but assuming a candidate boat surveys well, I have a great fiberglass shop who will repair/barrier coat the bottom if I choose to go that route.

Looks like a nice little, affordable motoryacht but I am looking for some feedback before I start looking at them. I am unable to find any discussion on this model online despite a significant amount of time searching so thought I would ask the experts here.
 
Give me a call some time. I've surveyed a good number of these vessels and can give you any information you may need.
 
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