The Catalina 27 is a 26.83ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler/ Bob Finch and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1971 and 1991.
6662 units have been built.
The Catalina 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Catalina 27 | ||
| Length | 26.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 297.21 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.99 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6850 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.25 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 342 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 194.06 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 150.47 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.50 ft | ||
| J | 11.25 ft | ||
| P | 28.66 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.08 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler/ Bob Finch | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 6662 |