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Catalina Yachts 16.5

Fractional Sloop · Centerboard Dinghy · 1994–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
42.2
Displacement / length
49.9
Comfort ratio
3.1
Capsize screening
3.71
Hull speed
5.3 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
392
Hull
Hull type
Centerboard Dinghy
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1994–present
Builder
Catalina Yachts

Design & history

The Catalina 16.5 was first introduced as the Capri 16.5, with a fin keel version introduced a year later.

Notable features
Fin keel version available
Variants
  • CAPRI 16.5
  • Fin keel version
Design

First introduced as the Capri 16.5.

Production

A fin keel version was introduced a year later than the original model.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.