Catalina 250
Catalina Yachts · designed by Catalina Design Team · 1995
fin keelMasthead sloopUnited States
The Catalina 250 is a 25-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by Catalina Design Team and built by Catalina Yachts, first launched in 1995.
General
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Catalina Design Team |
| Years built | 1995 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 25.00 ft7.62 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21.25 ft6.48 m |
| Beam | 8.50 ft2.59 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.00 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 4,200 lb1,905 kg |
| Ballast | 1,050 lb476 kg |
| Sail Area | 265 ft²24.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.29 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 25.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 195 Light
Comfort Ratio 16.8 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.11 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.2 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$20,500 typical range $16,500 – $24,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
