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The Catalina 16.5 boasts a big roomy cockpit, and large storage locker forward, making for ideal family outings.

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Multiple Keel Designs

The 16.5 is available in two keel designs. The Centerboard model features a powerful sailplan, balanced by the stable hull form and fiberglass centerboard and rudder. Adjustable hiking straps, tiller extension, adjustable outhaul, and sheet bag are all standard equipment. 

The Keel model is perfect for storing the boat on a mooring or dock most of the season. A molded-in sealed bilge sump is included. The high aspect keel is cast lead and attached with stainless steel keel bolts.

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Specifications

Length Overall: 5.44 m 17′ 10″
Beam: 2.13 m 6′ 12″
Draft – Wing Keel: .91 m 2′ 12″
Keel Material: Lead
Displacement – Wing Keel: 650 lbs 295 kg
Sail Area: 13.38 m2 144 ft2
Bridge Clearance: 6.95 m 22′ 10″

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CAPRI 16 (CATALINA). Built by Catalina Yachts and designed by Frank W. Butler, the boat was first built in 1987. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 5.03. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.11. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Outboard.

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the capri 16 (catalina).

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) was designed by Frank W. Butler.

Who builds CAPRI 16 (CATALINA)?

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) is built by Catalina Yachts.

When was CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) first built?

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) was first built in 1987.

How long is CAPRI 16 (CATALINA)?

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) is 4.78 m in length.

What is mast height on CAPRI 16 (CATALINA)?

CAPRI 16 (CATALINA) has a mast height of 5.97 m.

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Catalina 16.5 Review

  • Thread starter Ray Seligman
  • Start date Jan 11, 2003
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Ray Seligman

About 20 years ago I owned an O'Day Day Sailer and had a great time with it, daysailing and occasionally racing. I want to get back into sailing and I am excited about the Catalina 16.5. Should I be excited? I can't seem to get any feedback on the boat. Looks like it has a fairly large sail/weight ration which I assume means that it moves out well. Nice size cockpit.Any thoughts? Is there another similar boat that you would recommend instead? Please reply to [email protected]. Much thanks. Author: Edit or delete this reply  

Sail Magazine December Issue Check out the article in the December 2002 Issue of Sail. They test seven daysailers including the the 16.5 Catalina.  

Endre Gastony

Response It is a great boat, based on my experience. Please see my response to a similar request by Nancy and Bill Berg, at the top of the list.  

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The Catalina 16.5 boasts a big roomy cockpit, and large storage locker forward, making for ideal family outings. The 16.5 is available in two keel designs. The Centerboard model features a powerful sailplan, balanced by the stable hull form and fiberglass centerboard and rudder. Adjustable hiking straps, tiller extension, adjustable outhaul, and sheet bag are all standard equipment. The Keel model is perfect for storing the boat on a mooring or dock most of the season. A molded-in sealed bilge sump is included. The high aspect keel is cast lead and attached with stainless steel keel bolts.

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Catalina 16.5

Catalina 16.5 is a 16 ′ 4 ″ / 5 m monohull sailboat built by Catalina Yachts starting in 1994.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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