Catalina 545
LOA
16.46m (54.0ft)
Beam
4.72m (15.5ft)
Displacement
18,144kg (40,001lbs)
Year
2014
Manufacturer
Catalina
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 16.46 m | 54.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 14.33 m | 47.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.72 m | 15.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.18 m | 7.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 22.00 m | 72.2 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,144 kg | 40,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 6,804 kg | 15,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² | 1,292 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 340 L | 89.8 gal |
| Water Capacity | 605 L | 159.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.65
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
37.5%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.72 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
15.7
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Catalina 545
The Catalina 545 is the flagship of the Catalina fleet, designed as a serious offshore center-cockpit cruiser. Exceptional build quality and a vast interior make her ideal for extended liveaboard voyaging.