Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig
Description
The Catalina 30 MK III Tall Rig is a popular coastal cruising sailboat produced by Catalina Yachts from 1990 to 2008 (with the MK III variant introduced around 1994). It's an evolution of the classic Catalina 30 design, featuring a walk-through transom, an integrated boarding/swim platform, and improved interior layout for better livability. The "Tall Rig" option provides a taller mast (about 2 feet higher than the staA MK II version began around hull# 3300 (1986).(T-shaped cockpit is the most notable chandard rig) for enhanced sail performance in lighter winds, resulting in greater sail area and better upwind efficiency. Over 6,400 Catalina 30s were built in total, making it one of the best-selling sailboat models ever. It's known for its forgiving handling, spacious interior (sleeps 6-7), and value on the used market. SHOAL DRAFT: 4.30'/1.31m SHOAL DRAFT (WING): 3.83'/1.17m
Construction Details
| Designer | Frank Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 29.920 ft |
| LOA | 29.920 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Displacement | 10200 lb |
| Ballast | 4200 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Notes | With more than 6000 sold, the Catalina 30 is one of the most successful production sailing yachts in history. During the long production run of this basic model there were a great number of variations with standard and tall rig configurations, each with a bowsprit option, and also including shoal, wing and deep fin keels. A MK II version began around hull# 3300 (1986).(T-shaped cockpit is the most notable change) The Mark III (1994) (walk-thru transom with boarding/swim platform standard though offered as an option on earlier models.) Aux. power: The early Yanmar, Universal 5411 and Atomic-4 engines were phased out in favor of the 3-cylinder Universal M-25 diesels during the middle 80s. SHOAL DRAFT: 4.30'/1.31m SHOAL DRAFT (WING): 3.83'/1.17m |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.17 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 13.17 ft | 37 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.26 ft - (11662 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 228.89 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.98 ft - (10967 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.45 ft - (9586 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.15 ft - (4618 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 272.51 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.17 ft - (6453 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.3 ft - (12283 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.76 ft - (6023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 422.07 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.99 ft - (6703 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.52 ft - (11741 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 19.76 ft - (6023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.01 ° |
| Area | * 422.03 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.73 ft - (6623 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.3 ft - (11979 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 696 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.71 ft - (7227 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.71 ft - (7227 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 861 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 24.73 ft - (7538 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.77 ft - (2978 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.56 ft - (6267 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.98 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.9 ft - (2408 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 97.68 ft² |
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Cataline 30 MK III Tall Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 13.63 ft - (4154 mm) |
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| Foot | * 12.53 ft - (3819 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.36 ft - (3463 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.36 ft - (3463 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 67 ft² |
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