Catalina Yachts 28 MK II

Sailboat 29′ 5″ Since 1995

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
28 MK II
Type
Sailboat
Built
1995–2010
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 5″ (8.96 m)
Waterline length
23′ 10″ (7.25 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
8,300 lb (3,765 kg)
Ballast
3,200 lb (1,451 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
382 sq ft (35.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 10″ (9.70 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 9″ (3.28 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.9

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

Displacement / length
275

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
2.03

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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