The Catalina 36 is a 36.33ft masthead sloop designed by Frank Butler and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts since 1982.
1766 units have been built.
The Catalina 36 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 36 | ||
| Length | 36.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.44 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.44 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 217.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.98 | ||
| Capsize | 2.01 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.37 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 545 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 50.16 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 320.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 234 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.75 ft | ||
| J | 14.33 ft | ||
| P | 39 ft | ||
| E | 12 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 72 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 1766 |