Are Catalina 30 good boats?
The Catalina 30 is a very stiff boat. The combination of a high ballast/displacement ratio, extraordinary beam, a deep fin keel, and a fairly small sail plan produce a boat that stands on her feet very well. Owners consider the boat to be just about as fast as other boats of the same size and type.
How fast will a Catalina 30 go?
The boat has a draft of 5.25 ft (1.60 m) with the standard keel, 4.30 ft (1.31 m) with the optional shoal draft keel and 3.83 ft (1.17 m) with the optional wing keel. The boat has a hull speed of 6.7 kn (12.41 km/h).
Can you live on a Catalina 30?
Catalina 30 This 30-foot boat features a modern and spacious interior, with all the accommodations you’d expect on a boat its size. An enclosed shower and head make it a pleasant boat to live on.
Can you trailer a Catalina 30?
The boat must be under 13’6″ high to be legal and the boat has to be secured to the trailer. Your trailer has to have brakes and a break away switch.
Are Catalina 30 a Blue water boat?
Registered. I agree with everyone that a Catalina 30 was never intended, by it’s designers, to be a blue water warrior. They are great boats for bay and coastal cruising and great boats for hanging out in the slip. If you are going to circumnavigate, get the right boat.
How tall is a Catalina 30 mast?
| HULL DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Wing Keel | 3′ 10″ |
| Shoal | 4′ 5″ |
| Fin Keel | 5′ 3″ |
| Mast height from Waterline | Std 45′ 11″ Tall 47″ 11″ |
Is living on a sailboat worth it?
Living aboard a sailboat offers so much freedom that you won’t find any other way. It isn’t possible to move your home from place to place, even sometimes to a new country, with any other way of living. Living aboard a sailboat offers such a unique feeling of freedom to explore that you won’t find anywhere else.
Can you trailer a 30 foot sailboat?
Maximum allowed trailer length varies state-to-state, from 30 feet to 60 feet. States also stipulate the combined length of the tow vehicle and trailer, which ranges from 50 to 85 feet. If your rig is over-length, you may still be able to tow with an over-size load permit and some restrictions.
Can a Catalina 30 cross the ocean?
Great boat. Wouldn’t cross an ocean in it. This guy ends up with rudder problems (and more) – the boat just isn’t built for long-term cruising across oceans.
How much does a 30 foot sailboat weigh?
Here’s How Much Boats Weigh on Average
| Type of Boat | Average Weight |
|---|---|
| Sailboats – 14 to 20 feet | 400 to 800 pounds |
| Sailboats – 20 to 30 feet | 4,000 to 8,000 pounds |
| Skiffs | 300 to 900 pounds |
| Wake Boats | 3,000 to 5,000 pounds |
Are there any modifications to the Catalina 30?
The Catalina 30 comes as a fairly well equipped basic boat. However, the responses of owners indicate that a lot of customizing can significantly improve the boats function. Because there are so many Catalina 30s in the world, it has probably been the subject of more minor modification than any other 30-footer.
How big is the sail area on a Catalina 30?
In areas with normally heavier conditions, such as San Francisco, the standard rig should yield good performance. The working sail area with the standard rig is 446 square feet. For comparison, the Pearson 30, with the same sail area, weighs 1,900 lbs less than the Catalina 30.
What kind of putty is on a Catalina 30?
On most Catalina 30s we examined, there was slight cracking at the joint between the hull and ballast, which is typical of boats with narrow external ballast keels. The surface of the keel is roughly faired with polyester putty at the factory.
Which is better the Catalina 30 or the Pearson 30?
For comparison, the Pearson 30, with the same sail area, weighs 1,900 lbs less than the Catalina 30. To get good performance in light air, the boat will either have to be ordered with the taller rig, or very large headsails must be carried.