| Main features | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Model | Catalina 14.2 | Catalina 14.2 |
Version | Fin keel | Centerboard (Trunk) |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Multiple crew dinghy | Multiple crew dinghy |
Sailboat builder | Catalina Yachts | Catalina Yachts |
Sailboat designer | ||
Country | United States | United States |
Construction | Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester) | Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester) |
First built hull | 1983 | 1983 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : fin without bulb | Centerboard : pivoting centerboard |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Single transom hung rudder | Single transom hung rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | Yes | Yes |
| Main dimensions | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Overall length | 15’ 2”4.62 m | 15’ 2”4.62 m |
Hull length | 14’ 2”4.32 m | 14’ 2”4.32 m |
Beam (width) | 6’ 2”1.88 m | 6’ 2”1.88 m |
Draft | 2’0.61 m | 3’ 6”1.07 m |
Draft when appendages up | 0’ 4”0.1 m | |
Mast height from DWL | 22’ 1”6.73 m | 22’ 1”6.73 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 571 lb259 kg | 340 lb154 kg |
Ballast weight | 201 lb91 kg | 201 lb91 kg |
| Rig and sails | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Upwind sail area | 114 ft²10.59 m² | 114 ft²10.59 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 15’ 7”4.75 m | 15’ 7”4.75 m |
J iFore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay) | 4’ 11”1.5 m | 4’ 11”1.5 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 17’ 2”5.25 m | 17’ 2”5.25 m |
E iMainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew) | 8’ 6”2.6 m | 8’ 6”2.6 m |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire continuous | 1x19 strand wire continuous |
| Performances | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 281 ft²/T26.06 m²/T | 397 ft²/T36.86 m²/T |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 35 % | 59 % |
| Auxiliary engine | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | Catalina 14.2 Fin keel | Catalina 14.2 Centerboard (Trunk) |
Cockpit | Closed aft cockpit | Closed aft cockpit |