Catalina Yachts 28

The Catalina Yachts 28 is a masthead sloop designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts from 1991 to the present, offered in multiple configurations including a winged keel and a tall mast version, with the MKII introduced in 1995. It has an 8.7 m LOA, a 3.1 m beam, a 1.6 m draft, and displaces 3764 kg. The Catalina Yachts 28 is considered a suitable production cruiser from the late 1980s or early 1990s for extended voyages like the Great Loop, particularly due to its longer waterline which aids efficient motoring.8:03 Its deck-stepped mast simplifies transit through locks and bridges, a key advantage over traditional full-keel boats like the Cape Dory 25D or Albin Marine AB Vega 27 for such routes.6:55 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the boat is noted for its potential as a reliable vessel for a $20,000 budget, prioritizing a sound inboard diesel engine and structural integrity.0:46