Capri 37
Description
The Catalina Capri 37 (often simply called the Capri 37) is a fiberglass sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and Nelson Marek, built by Catalina Yachts in the USA from 1990 to 1993, with approximately 40 units produced. Developed specifically for match racing in the prestigious Congressional Cup series, it features a flush-deck racer layout based on an earlier Nelson Marek IOR hull, emphasizing speed, agility, and one-design fairness. A dedicated fleet is maintained by the Long Beach Sailing Foundation in California for ongoing events. It's a high-performance boat suited for competitive racing rather than cruising, with minimal interior accommodations.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nelson/Marek |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.400 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 11000 lb |
| Ballast | 4700 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.08 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.83 ft |
| p | 44.33 ft |
| e | 14.33 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.08 ft | 13.83 ft | 44.33 ft | 14.33 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.33 ft - (13512 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.33 ft - (4368 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.96 ft - (14009 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.11 ft - (14054 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 317.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.56 ft - (12667 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.92 ft - (5462 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.91 ft - (11250 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.9 ft - (4846 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 330.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.36 ft - (15045 mm) |
| Foot | * 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.88 ft - (14289 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.75 ft - (6325 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 512.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 49.36 ft - (15045 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.89 ft - (7586 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.89 ft - (7586 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1044.28 ft² |
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