Question 1

What are the specs of the CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

The CATALINA CATAMARAN has the following specifications: 17.04ft LOA, 7.95ft beam, 2ft draft, 565lb displacement. Hull type: multi. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Twin/Triple.

Question 2

Who built the CATALINA CATAMARAN and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by W.D. Schock (USA), designed by Seymour Paul, first built in 1960, with production ending in 1964, 54 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the CATALINA CATAMARAN good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CATALINA CATAMARAN is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull. It has a comfort ratio of 3.31, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.85, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

The CATALINA CATAMARAN has a sail area to displacement ratio of 54.86, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 56.15, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CATALINA CATAMARAN is estimated at $400 – $1.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a CATALINA CATAMARAN per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the CATALINA CATAMARAN (17.04ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $400 – $1.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 17.04ft boat: Florida: $3,100-$8,200/year. California: $2,900-$7,200/year. Massachusetts: $2,100-$4,800/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,100-$6,000/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,700/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,700/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,300/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,600/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,700/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $13K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CATALINA CATAMARAN (17.04ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,100-$8,200/year. California: $2,900-$7,200/year. Massachusetts: $2,100-$4,800/year + $700 winter storage. New York: $2,100-$6,000/year + $700 winter storage. Maryland: $2,000-$3,700/year. Texas: $1,200-$3,700/year. Washington: $2,500-$5,300/year. Michigan: $1,200-$2,600/year + $700 winter storage. North Carolina: $1,800-$3,700/year. South Carolina: $2,700-$5,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the CATALINA CATAMARAN by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the CATALINA CATAMARAN.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a CATALINA CATAMARAN?

Accepted Answer

When buying a CATALINA CATAMARAN, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the CATALINA CATAMARAN includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the CATALINA CATAMARAN compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CATALINA CATAMARAN is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 17.04ft LOA, comfort ratio 3.31, capsize ratio 3.85, SA/disp 54.86. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	17.04 ft
LWL	16.5 ft
Beam	7.95 ft
Draft	2 ft/ 0.8 ft min
Displacement	565 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.4 kn

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