- Californian Yachts was founded in the 1970s by Jule Marshall and Myrna Elliott who revolutionized the trawler and motor yacht industry
- Wellcraft Marine purchased Californian in 1982, expanding production and retaining the Californian brand name.
- Jule Marshall repurchased Californian in 1987. Then shortly afterwards sold to Carver Yachts who moved production to North Carolina.
- In 1995 a new Californian series of modern motor yachts was introduced to replace the company’s aging fleet of trawlers.
- Over the years Californian models earned a good reputation in the industry for their above-average construction standards, quality components, and consistent resale values.
Californian Models and Production Dates
Californian 30 LRC 1978-1981
Californian 34 LRC 1977-1985
Californian 35 Convertible 1985-1987
Californian 35 Motor Yacht 1985-1987
Californian 38 Convertible 1984-1987
Californian 38 LRC Sedan 1978-1985
Californian 38 Motor Yacht 1983-1987
Californian 39 SL 1999-2003
Californian 42 Convertible 1986-1989
Californian 42 LRC 1975-1984
Californian 42 Motor Yacht 1986-1987
Californian 43 Cockpit MY 1983-1987
Californian 44 Veneti 1988-1989
Californian 45 Motor Yacht 1988-1991
Californian 48 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1986-1989
Californian 48 Convertible 1986-1989
Californian 48 Motor Yacht 1985-1991
Californian 50 Cockpit Trawler 1981-1984
Californian 52 Cockpit MY 1990-1991
Californian 55 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1986-1991
Californian 34 Long Range Cruiser
Californian 38 Motor Yacht
Californian 42 Trawler
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