1974 Catalina 22
LOA
6.71m (22.0ft)
Beam
2.24m (7.3ft)
Displacement
862kg (1,900lbs)
Year
1974–2012
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 6.71 m | 22.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 5.79 m | 19.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.24 m | 7.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 8.50 m | 27.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 862 kg | 1,900 lbs |
| Ballast | 363 kg | 800 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 18.4 m² | 198 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L | 4.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 20 L | 5.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
20.65
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
42.1%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.94 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
12.3
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1974 Catalina 22
The Catalina 22 is the best-selling sailboat in history with over 15,000 built. A versatile trailerable pocket cruiser that introduced thousands to sailing.