Catalina Yachts Catalina 27 Tall rig

Sailboat 26′ 10″ Monohull Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
Catalina 27 Tall rig
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1971–1991
Designer
Frank Butler & Robert Finch
Hull material
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 10″ (8.18 m)
Waterline length
21′ 10″ (6.65 m)
Beam
6′ 10″ (2.08 m)
Draft
4′ (1.22 m)
Displacement
6,845 lb (3,105 kg)
Ballast
2,701 lb (1,225 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine

Sails and rig

Sail area
364 sq ft (33.8 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
2
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.2

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

Displacement / length
294

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
1.44

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : fin without bulb
Ballast ratio
39 %
Ballast type
Lead
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Country
United States
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
220 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
0 °
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire continuous
Trailerable
No
Unsinkable
No
Version
Tall rig

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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