OUTSIDE
The overall look of the Catalina 390 is that of a sleek, classy yacht ready to hit the waves. The transom is a sugar scoop, making boarding and unloading a tender very easy. The freeboard is relatively high, with a low cabin. The decks are wide with the shrouds mounted to the cabin side: this makes it very easy and safe to walk down the decks free and clear of obstacles. The foredeck is spacious, with deck access to the chain locker.
The cockpit is the perfect place for a race team to do their work, or for a crowd to do their socializing. It’s large, with bench seats long enough to lie out on. Two perch seats are built into the pushpit. The aft bench is split for access to the sugar scoop and boarding ladder. A large SS wheel is centreline, with navigation instruments on the binnacle. A gull-wing table is forward of the binnacle, affording comfortable dining for four. There’s a winch on either side of the cockpit for the jib sheets. There are grab rails on either side of the companionway on the cabin top with winches and clutches on both sides, plus line bags to keep the space neat and tidy. Overall, it’s a well-designed and highly functional space.
Solid, laminated fiberglass hull
Deck is balsa core
Raked bow to keep the rode from damaging the topsides
Generous beam
Roundish two-step swim platform
No teak on deck – easy maintenance
Deep fin keel for ease of maneuvering and stability
Semi-elliptical spade rudder
Deck-access chain locker
Two very deep lockers in the cockpit
INSIDE
The companionway stairs drop centerline between the galley to port and the head to starboard. The galley is well laid out: L-shaped with a SS double sink, 3-burner stove w oven, top-loading fridge with plates, front-loading fridge, and plenty of storage along the hull and under the sink.
Aft of the galley is a stateroom with double bed and hanging locker.
To starboard of the companionway is the main head. This has a vanity sink, a manual flush toilet, and a stand-alone shower stall. There is also an opening porthole for ventilation.
Aft of the head is another stateroom, also with a double bed and hanging locker.
Engine access is beneath the companionway stairs as well as both aft staterooms. Access is excellent.
Forward of the galley and head is the saloon. To starboard is a bench settee, to port is a C-shaped settee. This is wrapped around a table that folds out to accommodate guests on both sides of the saloon, it also drops down to make a double berth. There is storage under- and all-around the salon. There is lots of natural light coming in, making it a bright and welcoming space.
Forward of the saloon is the third stateroom. It has a V-berth, hanging locker, and its own vanity sink.
Floors are carpeted with underpadding for comfort over teak and holly laminate
Upholstery is dark blue and in excellent condition
Cabins are lined with teak veneer
Wood cabinetry w off-white galley counter surfaces
White moulded plastic deck head
Ample windows, portholes, and hatches for light, air, and escape
Ample storage in the galley as well as the salon
Hanging closet space in all 3 staterooms