CAPRI 16.5 (CATALINA)

About the CAPRI 16.5 (CATALINA)

A fin keel version was introduced a year later. Later renamed CATALINA 16.5.

The Capri 16.5 is a compact trailerable sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Catalina Yachts (USA) in 1994, with an unspecified total hull production count. Weighing just 430.0 lb with a 4.42 ft max draft, this lightweight vessel prioritizes ease of transport and beaching over heavy offshore displacement.

Best for:

This boat is ideally suited for coastal day-sailing, trailerable weekend cruising, and novice sailors seeking a manageable, low-maintenance entry into sailing. Its fractional sloop rig and 42.18 SA/D ratio make it responsive and easy to single-hand in moderate conditions.

Bluewater capability:

With a low displacement of 430.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 3.13, this boat is strictly a coastal day-sailer with no serious bluewater capability. Its lightweight construction and variable keel design are optimized for trailerability and shallow water access rather than offshore stability or seakeeping.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include the Catalina 16.5 and other late-1990s trailerable sloops like the O'Day 16 or Sunfish, which share similar trailerable dimensions and fractional rig configurations. These boats are comparable due to their shared role as affordable, easy-to-transport entry-level sailboats with similar beam and draft constraints.