CATALINA 310
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31 ft |
| LWL | 26.5 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.75 ft |
| Displacement | 10,300 lb |
| Ballast | 4,199.8 lb |
| Material | 31’ 1”9.49 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 42.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 37.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 512.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 251.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 427 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Water | 54.9 L |
| Fuel | 20.1 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
Engine
| Universal | M-25XPB25 hpSee all 13 parts → |
| Universal | M-2520 hpSee all 12 parts → |
| Universal | M-25XP23 hpSee all 12 parts → |
About the CATALINA 310
Wing Keel draft: 4.83'/1.47m; ballast: 4,400 lbs/1995.8 kg; displacement: 10,700 lbs/4853.4 kg While the Universal was the standard engine, we are told hull #1 had a 27 hp Yanmar. Replaced by the Catalina 315 in 2012. Thanks to John Tubb for update and corrections.
Designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts (USA) from 1999–2011, the Catalina 310 is a popular masthead sloop with a displacement of 10300.0 lb and a beam of 11.5 ft. While the exact hulls built count is unspecified, the model is widely recognized for its spacious interior and coastal cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a comfortable, stable platform with ample interior volume, rather than serious offshore racers.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 247.09 and a capsize ratio of 2.12, the boat is moderately heavy for its size, suggesting it is capable of protected offshore passages but is primarily designed for coastal cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau 31 and Hunter 31, which share similar dimensions and target the same coastal cruising demographic with a focus on interior space over pure performance.
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Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
18 listings · boat years 2000–2005 · median $58,500
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
24 reported issues across 9 systems for the CATALINA 310, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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