A question for Catalina 380 owners

[Scatterling]

I am considering the purchase of a 2001 Catalina 380 wing keel. I'm trying to determine the actual draft, and have found two Catalina brochures: one shows 5' 4" and the other shows 4' 10''. I understand the difference is only 6" but it's a big difference in thin water. I don't have access to the boat to perform a physical measurement.

[TxCoastSailor]

I have a 1997 Catalina 380 and the draft is 5'4".

My understanding is that the draft was reduced to 4'10" during the production run. You may be able to find the hull # when the change was made on the owner's association website | Greatest boats on the water….

[TxCoastSailor]

The change to the 4'10" keel appears to have been made about hull #325.

[JTHAW]

Originally Posted by TxCoastSailor

The change to the 4'10" keel appears to have been made about hull #325.

hey Texas...I am looking to buy a C 380 Past hull # 325?? I want/need the 4"10" draft, I'm in Florida...Tarpon Springs,....How many of these 4'10 draft were made???
How can I get more info on this??...Appreciate any 380 info, Jeff Thaw
Selling my house to move aboard the right 380, Do you know where any of these shoal draft hulls are????