Catalina 36 MkII
LOA
10.97m (36.0ft)
Beam
3.55m (11.6ft)
Displacement
6,577kg (14,500lbs)
Year
1999–2006
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.60 m | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 11.6 ft |
| Draft | 1.83 m | 6.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,577 kg | 14,500 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,495 kg | 5,501 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.5 m² | 608 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 25.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.35
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
37.9%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.76 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.7
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Catalina 36 MkII
The MkII evolution of the Catalina 36 added a sugar scoop transom and refined the interior. A proven bluewater cruiser with tens of thousands of sea miles across the fleet.