Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1995–present
Specifications
Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
40.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.1
Displacement / length
196.2
Comfort ratio
25.4
Capsize screening
2.03
Hull speed
8.0 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1779
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1995–present
Units built
300
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Builder
Catalina Yachts
Design & history
The Catalina 42 Mk II is part of a line of which more than 1000 boats (including the MkII) are thought to have been built, making it one of the most popular sailboats in its size range.
Notable features
Shallow draft wing keel version: 4.92'/1.5m
Variants
MKII
Production
More than 1000 Catalina 42's (including the MKII) are thought to have been built.