Catalina Yachts 400 MK II

Sailboat 40′ 6″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Catalina Yachts
Model
400 MK II
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000 on
Designer
Frank Douglas/Gerry Douglas
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ 6″ (12.34 m)
Waterline length
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
Beam
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Displacement
20,500 lb (9,299 kg)
Ballast
8,300 lb (3,765 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
840 sq ft (78.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ 8″ (16.05 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
P (mainsail luff)
47′ (14.33 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ (5.18 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.9

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

Displacement / length
323

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
1.97

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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