Westfield Engineering Co. Catalac 900
Sailboat
30′
Since 1970
Overview
- Builder
- Westfield Engineering Co.
- Model
- Catalac 900
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1970 on
- Designer
- R. A. G. Nierop
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 30′ (9.14 m)
- Waterline length
- 25′ (7.62 m)
- Beam
- 9′ (2.74 m)
- Displacement
- 10,150 lb (4,604 kg)
- Ballast
- 8,598 lb (3,900 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 290
- Ballast ratio
- 85%
- Capsize screening
- 1.66
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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.