Catalina 30 Tall Rig
Description
The Catalina 30 Tall Rig is a versatile coastal cruising sailboat designed by Frank V. Butler and built by Catalina Yachts from 1974 to 2008, with over 6,400 units produced across all variants—making it one of the most popular production sailboats ever. The "Tall Rig" configuration features a mast approximately 2 feet taller than the standard rig, increasing sail area for better performance in light winds and improved upwind pointing ability, while maintaining the boat's reputation for easy handling and stability. It's ideal for weekend sails, family cruising, or club racing, with a spacious interior that sleeps up to 7 and a forgiving design suitable for novice and experienced sailors alike.
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 | 1974 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.16 ft |
| p | 37 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 13.16 ft | 37 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Catalina 30 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.26 ft - (11357 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.1 ° |
| Diagonal | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 227.23 ft² |
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Catalina 30 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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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 41.75 ft - (12725 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.48 ft - (4414 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.91 ° |
| Area | * 302.22 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 41.75 ft - (12725 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 38.25 ft - (11659 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.76 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.26 ft - (4042 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.87 ° |
| Area | * 276.76 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 42.25 ft - (12878 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.42 ft - (5005 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.2 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.6 ° |
| Area | * 320.19 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.35 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.39 ft - (4386 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.93 ° |
| Area | * 287.75 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 41.75 ft - (12725 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.57 ft - (4441 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.96 ° |
| Area | * 304.19 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.42 ft - (5614 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 131.53 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.31 ft - (5276 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.99 ° |
| Area | * 356.99 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.83 ft - (6044 mm) |
| Leech | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.82 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.4 ft - (5608 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.88 ° |
| Area | * 381.78 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.15 ft - (6447 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.29 ft - (12280 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.74 ft - (6017 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 421.62 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.67 ft - (12701 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.92 ft - (6376 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 144.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.74 ° |
| Area | * 395.82 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.75 ft - (12725 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.67 ft - (5386 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 125.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.47 ft - (5020 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.21 ° |
| Area | * 343.83 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 39.25 ft - (11963 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.56 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.84 ft - (5438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.11 ° |
| Area | * 370.17 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Leech | 38.83 ft - (11835 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.76 ft - (6023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.58 ° |
| Area | * 407.5 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | 42.75 ft - (13030 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 154.18 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.29 ft - (6184 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.62 ° |
| Area | * 433.6 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 759 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
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| Foot | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 726 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
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| Foot | * 21.71 ft - (6617 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.3 ft - (11979 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 695.59 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 750 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
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| MidGirth | * 23.69 ft - (7221 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.69 ft - (7221 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 860 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 44.15 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.81 ft - (1771 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 26.42 ° |
| Area | * 46.48 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 13.63 ft - (4154 mm) |
|---|---|
| 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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