Catalina 28 Tall Rig
Description
The Catalina 28 is an American sailboat built by Catalina Yachts in the United States. Introduced in 1991, it was a popular small cruising keelboat known for its spacious interior, ease of handling, and affordability, making it a favorite among first-time boat owners and weekend cruisers. The model evolved through two versions: the original Catalina 28 (1991–1995) Built from 1991 to 1995, with 620 examples completed, and the Catalina 28 Mk II (1995–2010). The Catalina 28 was designed by Gerry Douglas, Catalina’s in-house designer, to replace the legendary Catalina 27 as the company’s entry-level cruising keelboat. It targeted sailors seeking a balance of modern amenities, predictable handling, and value, competing with boats like the Hunter 28.5 and Beneteau First 285.
Construction Details
| Designer | Frank Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.80 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 10.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.50 ft | 10.80 ft | 34 ft | 10.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.1 ft - (10698 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.3 ft - (10759 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 188.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.76 ft - (9985 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.98 ft - (4261 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.12 ft - (8876 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.42 ft - (3786 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 203.41 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.9 ft - (11857 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.16 ft - (5230 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.98 ft - (11272 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 315.1 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 35.75 ft - (10897 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.46 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.63 ft - (4459 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 276.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.9 ft - (11857 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.77 ft - (5416 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.51 ft - (10823 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.97 ° |
| Area | * 315.11 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.9 ft - (11857 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.79 ft - (10909 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 520 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 38.9 ft - (11857 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 643 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 69.26 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.48 ft - (2280 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.46 ° |
| Area | * 67.35 ft² |
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