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CATALINA 16.5K

Catalina Yachts🇺🇸
$4,000 avg$4,000 – $4,000 (1 listings)from 1995
$300 – $900 est. annual maintenance
Performance RacermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA16.33 ft
LWL15.67 ft
Beam7 ft
Draft3 ft
Displacement650 lb
Ballast250 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL5.3 kn

About the CATALINA 16.5K

First introduced as CAPRI 16.5. (See CAPRI 16.5 for more details.) The fin keel version was introduced a year later. See CAPRI 16.5K (CATALINA) for more details.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Catalina 16.5K is a compact trailerable sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Catalina Yachts (USA) in 1995. With a production run limited to that single year and an unknown total build count, it represents a specific iteration in the brand's history of small, accessible sailboats.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for novice sailors, trailerable coastal cruising, and lake sailing where its 16.33 ft LOA and 3.0 ft max draft allow for easy transport and shallow water access.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 650.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.23, this boat is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising but is stable enough for protected coastal waters.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Catalina 16.2 and 16.5, as they share similar dimensions and roles as entry-level trailerable cruisers, though the 16.5K is distinct in its 1995 production year and specific fractional sloop rig.

Performance

Comfort4.7
Capsize3.23
SA/Disp32.0
Disp/Len75
Bal/Disp38.5

Market Price

Low
$4,000
Average
$4,000
High
$4,000
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 16.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$300 – $900
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

4 reported issues across 4 systems for the CATALINA 16.5K, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical2 minor
Rudder1Rigging1Hull1Keel1

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