Smallcraft of Blockley Capri 16.5 (Catalina)

Sailboat 16′ 4″ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Smallcraft of Blockley
Model
Capri 16.5 (Catalina)
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970–1981
Designer
Norman Howard
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
16′ 4″ (4.97 m)
Waterline length
14′ 2″ (4.33 m)
Beam
6′ 4″ (1.92 m)
Draft
1′ (0.30 m)
Displacement
970 lb (440 kg)
Ballast
110 lb (50 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
151

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

Ballast ratio
11%

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

Capsize screening
2.55

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.