Catalina 42 MkII
LOA
12.80m (42.0ft)
Beam
3.96m (13.0ft)
Displacement
9,525kg (20,999lbs)
Year
2003–2009
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.80 m | 42.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 11.10 m | 36.4 ft |
| Beam | 3.96 m | 13.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.85 m | 6.1 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg | 20,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg | 8,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² | 818 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 152 L | 40.2 gal |
| Water Capacity | 303 L | 80.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.18
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
38.1%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.75 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Catalina 42 MkII
The Catalina 42 MkII refined the original with improved systems and a redesigned cockpit. A proven passagemaker with a loyal following among North American bluewater sailors.