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 | 30.000 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 | * 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 | 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 - 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 | * 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 | 41.25 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 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 | * 24.73 ft - (7538 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.76 ft - (2975 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.58 ft - (6273 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.9 ft - (2408 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 97.72 ft² |
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Catalina 30 Tall Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 13.63 ft - (4154 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.76 ft - (3584 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.18 ft - (6151 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 7.68 ft - (2341 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -15 ° |
| Area | * 77.44 ft² |
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