Coastal Cat 34 (a.k.a. "Prowler by Logan") magazine review
DISCLAIMER: I'm a catamaran dealer.
As per mention of the new magazine review for the PDQ-41 (PASSAGEMAKER magazine, May/June 2008), another power cat has just been reviewed, too; this one in BOATING NEW ZEALAND (June, 2008: pages 32-thru-40). The cat reviewed is the new 10.4 meter (34') outboard-powered motor cat, the Coastal Cat 34. The review includes ten full-color photos of the interior and exterior. I thought the review more candid than the typical "easy-lob" reviews that appear in most U.S. boating publications.
I did notice that this review does not mention any of the changes to be included in the U.S. version -- then again, why would there be mention of that in a New Zealand publication? These potential changes, purportedly to be standard in the U.S. version, include:
-- doors rather than curtains separating the hull compartments;
-- holding tank;
-- more galley stowage;
-- option for a 2nd seat, or double-seat at the helm;
-- a possible flybridge-helm option;
-- and additional items.
Behind-the-scenes negotiations are going on as regards U.S. production of the Coastal Cat 34. Specifically, although it's currently produced in New Zealand (with the multi-syllabic name of "Prowler by Logan"), it's likely to be constructed for North American buyers at a yard 90 miles north of Seattle. The N. American name ("Coastal Cat 34"), may eventually be used world-wide.
Hull #1 was exhibited at a New Zealand boat show. Hull #2 recently appeared at Australia's premier boat show, garnering 4 additional orders. I'd seen photos of #1, and the interior quality of #2 is even better -- and quite good for both a new boat, AND for a moderate-size cat like this.
I'll be pleased to forward this NEW ZEALAND BOATING review of the CC-34, off-line, to anyone who's interested.
Rod Gibbons
Cruising Cats USA
New ideas are always a good - also with the advent of new outboard power
plants this concept should have some legs.
I would enjoy a copy of the review - Thanks
Jim Meader
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Today
Jim@rmtmail.com
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Subject: [PCW] Coastal Cat 34 (a.k.a. "Prowler by Logan") magazine review
DISCLAIMER: I'm a catamaran dealer.
As per mention of the new magazine review for the PDQ-41 (PASSAGEMAKER
magazine, May/June 2008), another power cat has just been reviewed, too; this
one in BOATING NEW ZEALAND (June, 2008: pages 32-thru-40). The cat reviewed is
the new 10.4 meter (34') outboard-powered motor cat, the Coastal Cat 34. The
review includes ten full-color photos of the interior and exterior. I thought
the review more candid than the typical "easy-lob" reviews that appear in most
U.S. boating publications.
I did notice that this review does not mention any of the changes to be
included in the U.S. version -- then again, why would there be mention of that
in a New Zealand publication? These potential changes, purportedly to be
standard in the U.S. version, include:
-- doors rather than curtains separating the hull compartments;
-- holding tank;
-- more galley stowage;
-- option for a 2nd seat, or double-seat at the helm;
-- a possible flybridge-helm option;
-- and additional items.
Behind-the-scenes negotiations are going on as regards U.S. production of the
Coastal Cat 34. Specifically, although it's currently produced in New Zealand
(with the multi-syllabic name of "Prowler by Logan"), it's likely to be
constructed for North American buyers at a yard 90 miles north of Seattle. The
N. American name ("Coastal Cat 34"), may eventually be used world-wide.
Hull #1 was exhibited at a New Zealand boat show. Hull #2 recently appeared at
Australia's premier boat show, garnering 4 additional orders. I'd seen photos
of #1, and the interior quality of #2 is even better -- and quite good for
both a new boat, AND for a moderate-size cat like this.
I'll be pleased to forward this NEW ZEALAND BOATING review of the CC-34,
off-line, to anyone who's interested.
Rod Gibbons
Cruising Cats USA
Power-Catamaran Mailing List
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Rod,
I would very much appreciate it if you would forward a copy of the Coastal
Cat 34 review to me. My e-mail addresses are pelchat@charter.net (home) and
john.pelchat@nrc.gov (work). If you send it to both addresses, I will be
sure to be able to read it, even if I am on a business trip.
Thanks in advance,
John Pelchat
Hey group,
Sorry to clog up the site with my personal e-mail. I will try to not let it
happen again.
Take care . . .
John