Catalina Yachts Catalina 16.5 - Fin Keel

Sailboat 17′ 2″ Since 1994

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
Catalina 16.5 - Fin Keel
Type
Sailboat
Built
1994 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Composite_Material

Dimensions

Length overall
17′ 2″ (5.24 m)
Beam
7′ (2.13 m)
Draft
3′ (0.91 m)
Displacement
650 lb (295 kg)
Ballast
249 lb (113 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
150 sq ft (13.9 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
32.0

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Ballast ratio
38%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
3.23

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
3.24
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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