1989 Catalina 36
LOA
10.97m (36.0ft)
Beam
3.65m (12.0ft)
Displacement
6,804kg (15,000lbs)
Year
1989–1994
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.65 m | 12.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.83 m | 6.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.00 m | 49.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,804 kg | 15,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,722 kg | 6,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.3 m² | 606 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 22 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.93
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.9
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1989 Catalina 36
The Catalina 36 is one of the most popular mid-size cruisers ever built with over 2,000 hulls launched. A spacious and comfortable liveaboard-capable cruiser with proven reliability.