Catalina Yachts Catalina 27 - Tall Rig

Sailboat 26′ 1″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
Catalina 27 - Tall Rig
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Composite_Material

Dimensions

Length overall
26′ 1″ (7.96 m)
Waterline length
21′ 1″ (6.43 m)
Beam
6′ 1″ (1.86 m)
Draft
4′ (1.22 m)
Displacement
6,845 lb (3,105 kg)
Ballast
2,701 lb (1,225 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
364 sq ft (33.8 m²)

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
325

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
1.29

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.29
Rigging
Sloop

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

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