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Seller's Description

1986 Catalina 30

Designed as a performance cruiser, this vessel is equally at home racing around the lake or cruising the coast. She boasts a comfortable deck as well as spacious accommodations. The Catalina 30 offers more boat inside and out than most production sailing sloops and it’s why she remains so popular. With 6’4” interior head room she makes even tall sailors comfortable. All lines lead to the cockpit for ease of single handing. A bimini top, pedestal steering, and a swim ladder, make her a joy whether at sea, at anchor, or at dock.

The Catalina 30 represents an a innovative approach to cruising boat design, as it incorporates the big boat features many couples desire in an easily handled, stable thirty-one foot hull. The cockpit will comfortably day sail a group and has long seats for napping or sleeping under the stars. Cockpit lockers are numerous and large enough to hold all your cruising gear.

The side decks are extra wide and secure for easy movement forward and aft. Sail controls and anchoring systems are well thought out for ease of handling. The accommodations are designed primarily for a couple, with a large owner’s cabin forward, with a centerline berth, and large bank of drawers will appeal to both captain and first mate.

Lockers are both port and starboard. Catalina owners have come to expect excellent light and ventilation, and the Catalina 30 is no exception. The main cabin is plushy upholstered with deep comfortable seating. Forward is a close-able opening in the bulkhead and built-in hardware to allow for TV viewing from main cabin. Also, there is a double berth aft for guests. The galley has everything for memorable meals aboard:, a refrigerator, deep double stainless steel sink, with lots of handy storage.

The best part is for you to come and see for yourself all of the excellent features offered by this very special Catalina.

Call me anytime 234 817-0350

Equipment: Compass Nav Table Raymarine Autopilot Speed/Depth/Wind SSB Radio VHF Radio Weather Receiver Batteries (Marine) Battery Charger Electric Bilge Pump Fan(s) Inverter Main Circuit Breaker Manual Bilge Pump Shore Power 12v System Antifouling Bluetooth Flat screen TV/DVD Pressurized Water Bluetooth FM Radio Boom Vang Head/Jib Sail Furlingjib System Genoa Lazyjacks Mainsail Self Tailing Winches Spinnaker Storm Jib Toppping Lift Double Sink Ice Box Refrigerator LED Lighting Microwave Nav Station Refrigerator Electric Water Pump Cockpit Table Cup Holders Cushions Speakers Stereo Swim Ladder Dock Lines Emergency Flashlights Fenders Fire Extinguishers Flares Fog Horn Life Buoys Life Jackets Life Lines Anchor Anchor Chain Backup Anchor Plow Anchor

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Specs

Designer
F. Butler
Builder
Catalina Yachts
Associations
?
# Built
?
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Spade
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
29 11 / 9.1 m
Waterline Length
24 2 / 7.4 m
Beam
10 5 / 3.2 m
Draft
5 2 / 1.6 m
Displacement
4,980 lb / 2,261 kg
Ballast
2,300 lb / 1,043 kg

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
459′² / 42.6 m²
Total Sail Area
458′² / 42.6 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
216′² / 20.1 m²
P
36 10 / 11.2 m
E
11 8 / 3.6 m
Air Draft
43 11 / 13.4 m
Foresail
Sail Area
242′² / 22.5 m²
I
40 3 / 12.3 m
J
12 0 / 3.7 m
Forestay Length
42 1 / 12.8 m

Auxilary Power

Make
?
Model
?
HP
?
Fuel Type
?
Fuel Capacity
?
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
?
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
1

Calculations

Hull Speed
8.4 kn
Classic: 6.59 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

8.42 knots
Classic formula: 6.59 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
25.2
>20: high performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
25.17
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
46.1
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

46.13
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
157.4
100-200: light

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
157.41
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
12.0
<20: lightweight racing boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
11.95
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.6
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
2.61
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

BMW diesel (9hp) offered as an option.

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