Catalina Yachts 37

Sailboat 37′ Since 1990

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
37
Type
Sailboat
Built
1990 on
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ (11.28 m)
Waterline length
30′ 5″ (9.27 m)
Beam
12′ (3.66 m)
Displacement
11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Ballast
4,700 lb (2,132 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
690 sq ft (64.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
50′ 1″ (15.27 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 11″ (4.24 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 4″ (13.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 4″ (4.36 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.3

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

Displacement / length
175

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

Ballast ratio
43%

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

Capsize screening
2.16

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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