Catalina Yachts 316

The Catalina Yachts 316 is a 10.1-meter fractional sloop, part of Catalina's 6 Series introduced in 2024, sharing a hull design with the Catalina 315. Designed by Gerry Douglas, it features a fin with a spade rudder, a 3.5-meter beam, and a 1.9-meter draft, displacing 5443 kg.2:35 The 316 incorporates multiaxial fiberglass construction with carbon fiber reinforcement for a stiffer structure.2:57 It is powered by a Yanmar 3YM21 engine and uses a Selden rig with swept-back spreaders.3:32 Keel options include a 4-foot-4-inch or 6-foot-3-inch cruising bulb, with custom Catalina/Mars shoal draft lead keels available.3:20 The deck includes inboard jib tracks, a double stainless steel anchor roller, and proud-standing hatches, with a wide, clear weather deck and a single shroud point for foredeck access.4:22 The mainsheet system allows trimming from both port and starboard cabin top.5:12 The interior features teak joinery, rounded cabinetry corners, Isotherm refrigeration, and a Sensar boat monitoring system.5:51 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the boat's fit and finish, including Sunbrella upholstery and woodwork, were noted as high-quality, but the base price exceeds $300,000.7:59 The boat uses a Butler Explorer steering pedestal, departing from the industry-standard Edson system.2:17