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CATALINA 27
Built by Catalina Yachts (USA)
• Designed by Frank Butler/ Bob Finch
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1971
Last Built:
1991
Number Built:
6662
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
8.18 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
6.63 m
Beam:
2.69 m
Draft (Max):
1.22 m
Headroom:
1.85 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
3,107 kg
Ballast:
1,225 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
18.03 m²
Mainsail Area:
13.98 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
32.01 m²
Sail Area (reported):
31.77 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
10.52 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
3.43 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
8.74 m
E (Boom Length):
3.20 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.25 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
15.03
SA/Displacement (Reported):
15.22
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
39.42%
Displacement/Length:
297.21
Comfort Ratio:
24.99
Capsize Screening:
1.86
S-Number:
1.64
Notes
The CATALINA 27 is one of several models from this builder that has achieved historic popularity. In it's first 3 years of production nearly 1500 boats were sold. Total production was 6662 hulls. Offered originally with a std. outboard well, in 1973, Catalina offered an inboard Atomic 4 engine as an option and over the years a number of other engines were available including a Universal Diesel.