Catalina Yachts 315

Sailboat 31′ 11″ Since 2012

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
315
Type
Sailboat
Built
2012 on
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 11″ (9.72 m)
Waterline length
26′ 6″ (8.08 m)
Beam
11′ 7″ (3.54 m)
Displacement
10,201 lb (4,627 kg)
Ballast
3,999 lb (1,814 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
499 sq ft (46.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 9″ (13.03 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 11″ (3.01 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 9″ (11.81 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 9″ (4.19 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.0

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

Displacement / length
245

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
2.14

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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