Capri 25 vs Catalina 275 Sport
How do the Capri 25 and Catalina 275 Sport compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Capri 25 
Catalina 275 Sport | Capri 25 | Catalina 275 Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 24.6 ft7.49 m | 27.5 ft8.38 m |
| Waterline length | 19.2 ft5.84 m | 26.6 ft8.10 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 8.5 ft2.59 m |
| Draft | 4.2 ft1.28 m | 5.2 ft1.59 m |
| Displacement | 2,950 lb1,338 kg | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Ballast | 900 lb408 kg | 2,040 lb925 kg |
| Sail area | 277 ft²25.7 m² | 336 ft²31.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 21.55 | 18.39 |
| Displacement / Length | 187 | 119 |
| Comfort ratio | 11.5 | 16.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.55 | 1.99 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.9 | 6.9 |
Capri 25 vs Catalina 275 Sport: the short version
- The Catalina 275 Sport is the larger boat at 27.5 ft8.38 m LOA versus 24.6 ft7.49 m for the Capri 25.
- The Catalina 275 Sport is heavier, displacing about 69% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Capri 25 carries the more powerful rig (21.5 vs 18.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Catalina 275 Sport scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Catalina 275 Sport rates better for offshore work (1.99 vs 2.55).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.