Is a Catalina 27 a good boat?

In general, the Catalina 27 has a reputation as a well-mannered lady with decent speed for daysailing and friendly competition between piers. Demand for Catalina 27s in good condition remains strong among first time buyers and sailors moving up to their first cruising boats.

Is a Catalina 27 a Blue Water boat?

In addition to a pragmatic layout and a tried and tested reputation, the Catalina 27 has a bit of lore to go along with it. A few people have even sailed these hearty little boats across oceans and around the world although they’re not really “bluewater” boats.

How fast can a Catalina 27 sail?

6.25 knot, 7.2 mph hull speed.

How many people can fit on a Catalina 27?

The Catalina 27 sleeps a total of six. has a molded in shower pan, an opening overhead hatch, white formica bulkheads and a mirrored storage unit.

How tall is the mast on a Catalina 27?

34 1/2-foot
The standard Catalina 27 has a 34 1/2-foot mast. Catalina also built a tall-rig version, with a 36-foot mast and a small bowsprit.

How much does a Catalina 27 weigh?

6,850 lb
Catalina 27

Are Hunter sailboats Bluewater?

But here’s the takeaway – Hunters are built to be bluewater boats.

Does the Catalina 27 have a shower?

How much does a Catalina 27 mast weigh?

The mast is about 33′ long (standard mast, tall is longer), which would be about 85-100lbs.

Is the Catalina 27 sailboat a good boat?

This is a completely ready to go Catalina 27 Sailboat. The Universal diesel runs great. The boat comes with a main sail and two head sails, both in good shape. The interior is good shape. The cushions are old, but there are no rips or tears in the fabric. She is a tiller steer boat, and it has a draft of just over 4ft.

What is the history of the Catalina 27?

The Catalina 27 was conceived in a 1970 design partnership between Robert Finch, and the founder of Catalina Yachts, Frank Butler. Butler built an incredible number of 27s at his boat factory in Southern California using modern boatbuilding processes that are not too different to methods employed today. Initial production started in 1971.

Is there a 1972 Catalina 27 for sale in Georgia?

Please check transport costs from Flowery Branch, Georgia. Up for sale is my lovely 1972 Catalina 27 tall rig sail boat with an Atomic Four inboard. She is docked at Aqualand in a slip paid for til July. This is the finest Catalina 27 on the lake by far, please be a serious buyer when you schedule a time to see her.

How big is a 1972 Catalina 27 dinette?

Robert at 731-468-0499 Great starter sailboat. 1972 Catalina 27 — Dinette Interior Titled and Registered in Maryland Boat length 27 feet Beam is 8.5 feet. Draft is 4 feet NO Motor Included: it is set up for outboard on transom to take up to a 15HP All the electronics (including the Electro San) are less than 6 years old.

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