I just bought a 1986 Catalina 291 w/ twin 305s and BW 1:1 transmissions. We brought her down the Chesapeake last weekend, from Edgewood, MD to Seaford, VA. The engines maintained 2800 rpms fine; never pushed it beyond that because of unknowns, and plenty of distance to go. Most information I read su...

I am the new owner of a nice 19861 291 Catalina. Just completed cruising her down the Chesapeake Bay from Edgewood, MD, to her new home in Seaford, VA. "Desdemona" did well; the 305s gave no problems at all. She's getting hauled today to service the bottom, props, etc. I hope to post all learning ex...