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Catalina Yachts 426

Fractional Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · First built 2024

A 2024 6 Series fractional sloop featuring a 2.03-metre fin keel and updated laminate construction for modern coastal cruising

Designed by Gerry Douglas.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

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The Catalina Yachts 426, on the water

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Character

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LivelyComfort 29Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.89Bluewater
LightD/L 183Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 16.2Powered-up
TenderBallast 27%Stiff

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Heavier than ~79% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~79% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2535 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.2
Displacement / length
183.3
Comfort ratio
28.8
Capsize screening
1.89
Hull speed
8.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1909
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
First built 2024
Designer
Gerry Douglas
Builder
Catalina Yachts

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