Catalina 16.5
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Catalina Design Team |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1994 |
| Builder(s) | Catalina Yachts |
| Name | Catalina 16.5 |
| Crew | 1-4 adults |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1-4 adults |
| Boat weight | 430 lb (195 kg) |
| Draft | 4.42 ft (1.35 m) centerboard down |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 16.33 ft (4.98 m) |
| LWL | 15.67 ft (4.78 m) |
| Beam | 7.00 ft (2.13 m) |
| Engine type | Outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | centerboard |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Fractional rigged sloop |
| I foretriangle height | 18.9 ft (5.8 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 5.5 ft (1.7 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 20.3 ft (6.2 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 9.0 ft (2.7 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 91.5 sq ft (8.50 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 58.5 sq ft (5.43 m2) |
| Total sail area | 150 sq ft (14 m2) |
The Catalina 16.5 is a series of American sailboats, that was designed by the Catalina Design Team and first built in 1994.[1][2]
The boat is built by Catalina Yachts in the United States, and remained in production in 2017.[1]
Design[]
The Catalina 16.5 is a small recreational sailing dinghy, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a centerboard or fixed fin keel. All models in the series have a length overall of 16.33 ft (5.0 m), a waterline length of 15.67 ft (4.8 m).[1]
The design can accommodate up to four adults.[3]
The boat comes equipped from the factory with hiking straps, roller furling jib, built-in flotation, a self-bailing cockpit and an anodized mast and boom.[3]
The boat can be fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1]
Variants[]
- Capri 16.5
- This centerboard-equipped model was introduced in 1994. It displaces 430 lb (195 kg) and carries no ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the centerboard down and 0.42 ft (0.13 m) with centerboard retracted.[4]
- Capri 16.5K
- This fixed keel model was introduced in 1995. It displaces 650 lb (295 kg) and carries 250 lb (113 kg) of cast lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the standard fin keel.[5]
- Catalina 16.5
- This centerboard-equipped model was a renamed Capri 16.5. It displaces 430 lb (195 kg) and carries no ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.42 ft (1.35 m) with the centerboard down and 0.42 ft (0.13 m) with centerboard retracted.[1]
- Catalina 16.5K
- This fixed keel model was a renamed Capri 16.5K. It displaces 650 lb (295 kg) and carries 250 lb (113 kg) of cast lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the standard fin keel.[6]
See also[]
Similar sailboats
- Balboa 16
- Bombardier 4.8
- DS-16
- Laguna 16
- Laser 2
- Leeward 16
- Martin 16
- Nordica 16
- Sirocco 15
- Tanzer 16
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Browning, Randy (2017). "Catalina 16.5 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Catalina Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ a b Catalina Yachts (2017). "Specs & Standard Equipment". catalinayachts.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Capri 16.5 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Capri 16.5K sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Catalina 16.5K sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
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