Capri 26 vs Catalina 275 Sport
How do the Capri 26 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 26 
Catalina 275 Sport | Capri 26 | Catalina 275 Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.2 ft7.97 m | 27.5 ft8.38 m |
| Waterline length | 22.9 ft6.99 m | 26.6 ft8.10 m |
| Beam | 9.8 ft3.00 m | 8.5 ft2.59 m |
| Draft | 4.8 ft1.47 m | 5.2 ft1.59 m |
| Displacement | 5,250 lb2,381 kg | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Ballast | 1,900 lb862 kg | 2,040 lb925 kg |
| Sail area | 296 ft²27.5 m² | 336 ft²31.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.68 | 18.39 |
| Displacement / Length | 195 | 119 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.26 | 1.99 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Capri 26 vs Catalina 275 Sport: the short version
- The Catalina 275 Sport is the larger boat at 27.5 ft8.38 m LOA versus 26.2 ft7.97 m for the Capri 26.
- On sail area/displacement the Catalina 275 Sport carries the more powerful rig (18.4 vs 15.7), 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 2.26).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.