Important milestone for Catalina Yachts

When the largest builder of production sailboats in the USA is teetering on bankruptcy, a rescue should be celebrated. Catalina Yachts deserved better, and a Florida-based marine manufacturer wants that too. Here’s an update:

C & T Composites, LLC continues to move forward with the return of Catalina Yachts, with boats actively progressing through the production line at the company’s Largo, Florida manufacturing facility.

At the heart of this restart is a simple commitment: Built in America. The company is currently operating with a focused core team of experienced boatbuilders as it rebuilds production operations and prepares for the next phase of growth.

“We may be a smaller team today, but we are building boats,” said Patrick Turner, CEO of C & T Composites. “Seeing our team back on the production floor and Catalina boats moving down the line is an important milestone. We are taking the time to restart the right way, with the right people, while maintaining the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Catalina owners and dealers expect.”

Over the coming months, C & T plans to carefully expand its manufacturing team as production volume increases.

“This is only the beginning,” Turner added. “Our goal is not simply to restart Catalina. We want to build on its heritage, support our dealer network and owners, introduce new ideas and new models, and establish a strong foundation for the next generation of Catalina Yachts — while keeping our commitment to building boats here in America.”

Production activity currently includes Catalina sailboats already on the manufacturing line, with additional production planned as the company continues its operational ramp-up.