Catalina Yachts Catalina 42 - Fin Keel

Sailboat 43′ 2″ Since 1989

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
Catalina 42 - Fin Keel
Type
Sailboat
Built
1989 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Composite_Material

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 2″ (13.17 m)
Waterline length
36′ (10.97 m)
Beam
13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
Draft
6′ 8″ (2.04 m)
Displacement
20,503 lb (9,300 kg)
Ballast
8,300 lb (3,765 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
797 sq ft (74.0 m²)

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
196

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.91

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.92
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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