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What is the Catalina 16.5's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Catalina 16.5 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.51. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Catalina 16.5's comfort ratio?
The Catalina 16.5 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 7.34. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Catalina 16.5 safe for offshore sailing?
The Catalina 16.5 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.83. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Catalina 16.5?
The theoretical hull speed of the Catalina 16.5 is 5.15 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Catalina 16.5 weigh?
The Catalina 16.5 has a displacement of 975 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 16.50 ft.
How much does a used Catalina 16.5 cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Catalina 16.5 sailboats typically sell for between $2,000 and $2,000, with a median asking price of $2,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Catalina 16.5?
The Catalina 16.5 was designed by Frank Butler, first built in 1985.