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Catalina 36
Catalina · 1983–2001
Catalina 36
Catalina · 1983–2001
LOA 36.3ft
Beam 11.9ft
Disp. 15,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 39%
D/L Ratio 235
CSV 2.00
MCR 27.5
SA/D 14.8
Cabins 2
Berths 5
Sea Berths 2
Rudder Spade
Keel Fin
Rig Sloop
Mast Deck Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Fin Keel
Stern Transom
Best-selling cruising sailboat in North America. Easy to handle, comfortable, affordable. Great starter bluewater boat for couples.
Use-Case Scores
Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Spade · 20% weight ·
30 pts
Keel Type Fin · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Mast Step Deck Stepped · 10% weight ·
60 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.39 · 10% weight ·
82 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Corridor · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 2.00 · 10% weight ·
50 pts
D/L Ratio 235 · 10% weight ·
68 pts
Motion Comfort 27.5 · 10% weight ·
50 pts
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