Catalina 270
LOA
8.31m (27.3ft)
Beam
2.74m (9.0ft)
Displacement
2,313kg (5,099lbs)
Year
1992–2002
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.31 m | 27.3 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.24 m | 23.8 ft |
| Beam | 2.74 m | 9.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.47 m | 4.8 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.80 m | 35.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,313 kg | 5,099 lbs |
| Ballast | 907 kg | 2,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 31.0 m² | 334 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 12 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 11.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 68 L | 18.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.01
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
39.2%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.83 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Catalina 270
The Catalina 270 fills the gap between trailerable daysailers and full-size cruisers. A comfortable coastal cruiser with standing headroom and a practical galley and head compartment.