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EXPO 14.2 (CATALINA)

Catalina Yachts🇺🇸· Design: Garry Hoyt
from 1997
$300 – $800 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoCat (unstayed)Variable

Specifications

Hull

LOA15.16 ft
LWL13.25 ft
Beam6.16 ft
Draft3.5 ft/ 0.33 ft min
Displacement340 lb
Material14’ 2”4.32 m
Hull speed1.34·√LWL4.9 kn

Accommodation

CE categoryN/A€

About the EXPO 14.2 (CATALINA)

Features carbon fiber SmartRig® and Hoyt boom. 12 qt. removable icebox. Same hull as CATALINA 14.2, CAPRI 14.2.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Catalina Expo 14.2 is a compact catamaran designed by Garry Hoyt and built by Catalina Yachts (USA) in 1997. With a hull count listed as unknown, this model represents a niche entry in the micro-cruiser market, characterized by its unstayed catamaran rig and lightweight displacement of 340.0 lb.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for single-handers or couples seeking a trailerable, low-maintenance day sailor or coastal cruiser with easy beaching capabilities due to its variable keel and shallow 3.5 ft max draft.
Bluewater capability:
With a low displacement of 340.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 3.37, this boat is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising but is limited to protected coastal waters and day sailing.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Lagoon 20 and Beneteh First 16, as they share similar trailerable dimensions and coastal cruising roles, though the Expo 14.2 distinguishes itself with a catamaran hull form and unstayed rig.

Performance

Comfort3.4
Capsize3.53
SA/Disp34.2
Disp/Len65

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 15.16ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$300 – $800
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

2 reported issues across 1 systems for the EXPO 14.2 (CATALINA), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 critical1 major
Rudder2

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