Catalina 445 vs 2006 Tartan 4400 — Comparison
Catalina 445
2006 Tartan 4400
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 445 | 2006 Tartan 4400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Tartan |
| Year | 2016 | 2006–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.56 m (44.5 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.17 m (13.7 ft) | 4.11 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) | 2.23 m (7.3 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 84.0 m² (904 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 379 L (100.1 gal) | 416 L (109.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 445 and 2006 Tartan 4400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 445 is a modern design by Catalina from USA, while the 2006 Tartan 4400 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The Catalina 445 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2006 Tartan 4400 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Catalina 445 measures 13.56m (44.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.17m, compared to the 2006 Tartan 4400 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 4.11m beam. The Catalina 445 is 0.15m longer than the 2006 Tartan 4400.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 445 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.91 and 84.0 m² of sail area. The 2006 Tartan 4400, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2006 Tartan 4400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 445 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 2006 Tartan 4400 has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 38.0% for the Catalina 445 and 40.0% for the 2006 Tartan 4400, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 445 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 379L of water capacity and 189L of fuel. The 2006 Tartan 4400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 416L water and 230L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2006 Tartan 4400 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 2006 Tartan 4400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2006 Tartan 4400 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.