David wrote:
Bart thanks so much for the input.... So you don't think the wider beam
of the Catalina (10' 10" vs 8' 3") will allow the catalina to handle
heavier seas than the Cascade?


No, rather the opposite if anything. Wide beam gives initial
stability but reduces reserve stability and increases the
the chance of the boat inverting & staying that way. When it
comes to seakindliness & heavy weather sailing, narrower is
better.

And this is just MHO but the Cascade is likely to be better
built than the Catalina.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King