Catalina Yachts 309

Sailboat 32′ 10″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
309
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005 on
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 10″ (10.00 m)
Waterline length
26′ 6″ (8.08 m)
Beam
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Displacement
9,800 lb (4,445 kg)
Ballast
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
544 sq ft (50.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 9″ (13.03 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ (3.66 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 9″ (11.81 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 9″ (4.19 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.0

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

Displacement / length
235

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
2.15

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.

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