CATALINA 27
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1971–1991
Dimensions
- LOA
- 26.83 ft
- LWL
- 21.75 ft
- Beam
- 8.83 ft
- Max Draft
- 4 ft
- Displacement
- 6,850 lbs
- Ballast
- 2,700 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.86 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 15.2
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 297
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 39.4%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 342 sq ft
- I
- 34.5 ft
- J
- 11.25 ft
- P
- 28.66 ft
- E
- 10.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1971
- Last Built
- 1991
- Number Built
- 6662
Engine & Accommodations
- Headroom
- 6.08 ft
Notes:
The CATALINA 27 is one of several models from this builder that has achieved historic popularity. In it's first 3 years of production nearly 1500 boats were sold. Total production was 6662 hulls. Offered originally with a std. outboard well. In 1972, Catalina offered an inboard Atomic 4 engine as an option. Over the years a number of other engines were available including a Universal Diesel.
Built in Canada under license.
In 1991 it was replaced with the CATALINA 270.
Wing keel option.
Shallow draft keel: 3.0'
Tall rig version available (with small bow sprit)
I: 36.0'
J: 12.2'
P: 29.66'
E: 9.66'
Designers
- Frank W. Butler (1928–2020)
- Robert Finch
Builders
- Catalina Yachts (1969)
- Cooper Enterprises Inc. (CAN) (1970–1990)