Catalina 42
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The Catalina 42 is a 41.86ft masthead sloop designed by Nelson/Marek / Catalina and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1989 and 1995.
477 units have been built.
The Catalina 42 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. 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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 84%
| Model | Catalina 42 | ||
| Length | 41.86 ft (79%) | the closest to 41 ft | |
| Beam | 13.83 ft (88%) | the closest to 14 ft | |
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 93940 |
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Ratios 70%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.09 (70%) | the closest to 17.61 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.49 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 196.15 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.38 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull 71%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 ft (71%) | the closest to 35 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 797 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 434.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 362.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53 ft | ||
| J | 16.40 ft | ||
| P | 46.75 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 39 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Nelson/Marek / Catalina | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1995 | ||
| Number built | 477 |
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