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Out-of-production 39-foot catamaran aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Chantier Catana S.A.. Designed by Christophe Barreau. Formerly built in France.
Specifications for the Catana 381
| LOA |
38.7 ft.
| LOD |
38.7 ft.
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| LWL |
40.6 ft.
| Beam |
21.6 ft.
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| Draft |
6.4 ft.
| DraftMin |
2.2 ft.
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| Displaces |
16,000 lbs.
| Sail Area |
936.0 sq. ft.
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| SA/D |
23.6
| Comfort |
9.9
| Capsize |
3.43
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| L/B |
1.8
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Evaluation of an actual second-hand Catana 381 for a mythical couple′s extended cruise to the Bahamas and Caribbean. Includes detailed list of planned upgrades and their costs. 4 pages with photos.
[Blue Water Sailing, April 2004]
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