Catalina Yachts 30 MK III
Sailboat
29′ 11″
Since 1990
Overview
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Model
- 30 MK III
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1990–2008
- Designer
- Gerry Douglass
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 29′ 11″ (9.11 m)
- Waterline length
- 25′ (7.62 m)
- Beam
- 10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
- Displacement
- 10,185 lb (4,620 kg)
- Ballast
- 4,189 lb (1,900 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 454 sq ft (42.2 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 41′ (12.50 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 35′ (10.66 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 15.4
- Displacement / length
- 291
- Ballast ratio
- 41%
- Capsize screening
- 1.99
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
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
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.
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