The Catalina 30 is a 29.92ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1976 and 2008.
6430 units have been built.
The Catalina 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Catalina 30 | ||
| Length | 29.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 291.43 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.93 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 446 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 45.92 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 235.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 201.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 41 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 35 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 21 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 43 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.25 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 2008 | ||
| Number built | 6430 |