What’s Really Happening to Catalina & Tartan Yachts? | Michael Reardon and American Boatbuilding

Winter Sailing Tips for Diehards - https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/winter-sailing-tips-for-diehards The sailing world is buzzing — Catalina Yachts has halted production, Tartan Yachts has new owners, and one man now controls some of America’s most legendary sailboat brands. In this video, we take a deep dive into Michael Reardon, founder and CEO of Daedalus Yachts, the man behind the recent wave of acquisitions that brought Catalina Yachts, Tartan Yachts, Freedom Yachts, and True North under one roof. We’ll look at Reardon’s background in carbon-fiber yacht building, his bold claims of reviving U.S. manufacturing, and the growing concern across the sailing community about what’s really happening behind factory doors in Florida and Ohio. Are these classic brands being reborn with new technology and investment — or are we witnessing the unraveling of American yachtbuilding as we know it? Catalina Yachts, Tartan Yachts, Michael Reardon, Daedalus Yachts, Freedom Yachts, True North Yachts, American sailboat manufacturing, yacht industry news, Catalina factory shutdown, Tartan Yachts Ohio, sailboat industry 2025, sailing news, hybrid electric yachts, boatbuilding in America Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/