Catalina 42

Catalina · 1989–2004

Catalina · 1989–2004

LOA 42ft

Beam 13.75ft

Disp. 18,500lbs

Ballast Ratio 39%

D/L Ratio 210

CSV 2.05

MCR 28.0

SA/D 16.1

Cabins 2

Berths 6

Sea Berths 2

Rudder Spade

Keel Fin

Rig Sloop

Mast Deck Stepped

Cockpit Aft

Hull Fin Keel

Stern Transom

Popular American production cruiser. Roomy, comfortable, good value. Excellent coastal cruiser and capable weekend racer.

Use-Case Scores

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 2.05 · 10% weight · 44 pts

D/L Ratio 210 · 10% weight · 55 pts

Motion Comfort 28.0 · 10% weight · 52 pts

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