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What is the Catalina 18's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Catalina 18 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.89. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Catalina 18's comfort ratio?
The Catalina 18 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 8.22. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Catalina 18 safe for offshore sailing?
The Catalina 18 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.81. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Catalina 18?
The theoretical hull speed of the Catalina 18 is 5.33 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Catalina 18 weigh?
The Catalina 18 has a displacement of 1,350 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 18.00 ft.
How much does a used Catalina 18 cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Catalina 18 sailboats typically sell for between $3,900 and $6,500, with a median asking price of $6,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Catalina 18?
The Catalina 18 was designed by Frank Butler, first built in 2000.