Are Catalina 30 good boats?

The Catalina 30 is a very stiff boat. The combination of a high ballast/displacement ratio, extraordinary beam, a deep fin keel, and a fairly small sail plan produce a boat that stands on her feet very well. Owners consider the boat to be just about as fast as other boats of the same size and type.

Is a Catalina 30 a Blue Water boat?

There are berths for seven, including the unique large aft double berth. Beneath all seats and berths are easily accessible compartments for larger gear and supplies. Page 3. U or many the ownership of the Catalina 30 represents the culmination of a dream to possess a comfortable, able, blue water cruising yacht.

What kind of boat is a Catalina 30?

A remarkable number of owners do. The line has grown over the years, and Catalina now makes a 22, 28, 30, 34, 36, 42 and 50, all available with either a fin or wing keel. The Catalina 30 is a typical, fairly light displacement modern design.

When did the Catalina 30 go into production?

Since the Catalina 30 went into production in 1974, output has been steady, and thousands have been built. The success of Catalina is even more remarkable when you consider that the company does no advertising. You will not find a single ad for Catalina in any national magazine.

What is the displacement of a Catalina 30?

The high aspect ratio spade rudder is faired into the underbody with a small skeg. On a waterline length of 25, the Catalina displacement of 10,200 lbs is slightly above average for modern cruiser-racers. By way of comparison, the Newport 30 displaces 8,000 lbs, the Cal 31 9,200 lbs, the ODay 30 11,000 lbs.

How big is a Catalina monohull sailboat?

9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Frank V. Butler and built by Catalina Yachts between 1976 and 2008. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it’s waterline length and displacement.