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Production 30-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Catalina Yachts. Built in the USA. 6400+ produced from 1974. Successor to Caqtalina 30 and 30 Mark II. Inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2001. Selected for Ewan Campbell's Sailboat Hall of Fame.
Specifications for the Catalina 30 Mark III
| LOA |
31.6 ft.
| LOD |
29.9 ft.
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| LWL |
25.0 ft.
| Beam |
10.2 ft.
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| Draft |
5.2 ft.
| DraftMin |
4.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
10,200 lbs.
| Ballast |
4,200 lbs.
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| Mast Height |
45.5 ft.
| Sail Area |
438.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
291
| B/D |
41 %
| SA/D |
14.9
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| Comfort |
25.3
| Capsize |
1.88
| L/B |
2.9
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Horner reviews the influences behind this design and its several versions, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "There are a number of construction and design features of the Catalina 30 that, in my mind, restrict recommended usage to coastal areas, lakes and bays, but then this is true of many production boats in this class."
[BoatUS, 2000]
Why the Catalina 30 was one of the most popular, and least expensive, 30-foot cruiser-racers ever built, and what the trade-offs are.
[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2003]
A Canadian yacht broker lists his recommendations for the best-value yachts on the second-hand market. Emphasis is on the popular Canadian-built family cruisers.
- A sailboat hall of fame
Established in 1994, the Hall of Fame has been inducting two or three US-made boats a year since then, all of them important developments in sailing design for the mass market.
- The Catalina 30's entry in the Hall of Fame
Builders of extensive line of Catalina weekenders, coastal and offshore cruisers. Largest sailboat builder in the U.S.
- Catalina Yachts web site
A rich storehouse of information for and about Catalina owners. Includes details and photos of each model, owner reviews, For Sale section, historical pricing information, and an active forum.
- The Catalina Owners resources
This group publishes a newsletter, organizes cruises, technical sessions, and other get-togethers for Catalina owners.
- The New England Catalina owners' group
The IC30A says it′s the largest world-wide yacht owners association with over 44 regional fleets and members throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. Their site contains news, event calendars, owner lists, manuals and technical articles, forums, and more.
- The Catalina 30 owners' group
This discussion list has over 200 members and good traffic. It′s been operating only since 2005.
- The Catalina 30 forum
The Sailnet Boat Owner Lists have hundreds of e-mail lists, each about one boat marque. Useful number of subscribers for most boats. Has a search facility, but you must choose a specific list.
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