Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1971–1991
Dimensions
LOA
26.83 ft
LWL
21.75 ft
Beam
8.83 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
6,850 lbs
Ballast
2,700 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.86
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
297
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.4%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
342 sq ft
I
34.5 ft
J
11.25 ft
P
28.66 ft
E
10.5 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1971
Last Built
1991
Number Built
6662
Engine & Accommodations
Headroom
6.08 ft
Notes: The CATALINA 27 is one of several models from this builder that has achieved historic popularity. In it's first 3 years of production nearly 1500 boats were sold. Total production was 6662 hulls. Offered originally with a std. outboard well. In 1972, Catalina offered an inboard Atomic 4 engine as an option. Over the years a number of other engines were available including a Universal Diesel.\nBuilt in Canada under license.\nIn 1991 it was replaced with the CATALINA 270.\nWing keel option.\nShallow draft keel: 3.0'\n\nTall rig version available (with small bow sprit)\nI: 36.0'\nJ: 12.2'\nP: 29.66'\nE: 9.66'