CATALINA 42
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1989–1995
Dimensions
- LOA
- 41.86 ft
- LWL
- 36 ft
- Beam
- 13.83 ft
- Max Draft
- 6 ft
- Displacement
- 20,500 lbs
- Ballast
- 8,300 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.02 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 17.0
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 196
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 40.5%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 797 sq ft
- I
- 53 ft
- J
- 16.4 ft
- P
- 46.75 ft
- E
- 15.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1989
- Last Built
- 1995
- Number Built
- 477
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Yanmar
- Engine Model
- 4JHBE
- Power
- 44 hp
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Fuel
- 39 gal
Notes: The CATALINA 42 is an adaptation of an earlier racing hull designed by Nelson/Marek with a new deck and coachroof, interior and rig. A MK II versions was introduced in 1995 (hull #480).\n\nIt is thought that more than 1000 CATALINA 42's (including MKII) have been built, making it one of the most popular sailboats in this size range ever!\nWing keel: draft: 1.47m/4.83'.
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATALINA 42 MK II | 41.86 | 1995 | Masthead Sloop |