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CATALINA 38
Built by Catalina Yachts (USA)
• Designed by Sparkman & Stephens / Butler
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1978
Last Built:
1990
Number Built:
365
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
11.61 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
9.22 m
Beam:
3.61 m
Draft (Max):
2.07 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
7,212 kg
Ballast:
3,107 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
35.86 m²
Mainsail Area:
23.50 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
59.36 m²
Sail Area (reported):
59.55 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
15.18 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
4.72 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
13.41 m
E (Boom Length):
3.51 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Universal
Engine Type:
Gas
Engine Model:
Atomic 4
Engine Power:
25 HP
Fuel Capacity:
76 L
Water Capacity:
208 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
7.37 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
15.90
SA/Displacement (Reported):
16.28
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
43.08%
Displacement/Length:
256.43
Comfort Ratio:
28.07
Capsize Screening:
1.89
S-Number:
2.04
Notes
Based on an earlier S&S design; (YANKEE 38-S&S #2094). The molds were purchased when Yankee Yachts went out of business. Among the modifications to the original design: new deck and coach roof, taller rig, and balanced spade rudder.