Catalina 28 vs 2015 ClubSwan 36 — Comparison
Catalina 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 28 | 2015 ClubSwan 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 1998–2004 | 2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Finland |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Juan Kouyoumdjian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) |
| LWL | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) |
| Beam | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) | 3.30 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 28 and 2015 ClubSwan 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 28 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2015 ClubSwan 36 is a modern offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Catalina 28 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 was designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian.
In terms of size, the Catalina 28 measures 8.69m (28.5ft) overall with a beam of 2.90m, compared to the 2015 ClubSwan 36 at 11.00m (36.1ft) with a 3.30m beam. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 is 2.31m longer than the Catalina 28. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 displaces approximately 71% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 28 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.09 and 33.5 m² of sail area. The 2015 ClubSwan 36, with an SA/D of 23.21 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 28 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has a comfort ratio of 14.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 40.3% for the Catalina 28 and 35.4% for the 2015 ClubSwan 36, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 28 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L of water capacity and 57L of fuel. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 60L water and 40L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 28 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 28 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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