Catalina 380 Tall Mast
Description
Introduced in 1997. The Catalina 380 is a midsize cruiser sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts. It features a 11.7 m (38') length, with options for a shallow-draft wing keel or a fin configuration. The boat is known for its thoughtful design, including minimal overhangs, an elliptical keel, and a large cockpit, making it suitable for experienced sailors looking for a larger boat with ambitious cruising plans. It offers a double-spreader rig with inboard shroud base, allowing for narrow sheeting angles and large genoas, providing a balance of performance and comfort. The Catalina 380 was awarded the Mid-Size Cruiser category in Cruising World’s 1997 Boat of the Year Awards, highlighting its value and performance in the market.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gerry Douglas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| LOA | 38.420 ft |
| LWL | 32.420 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 19000 lb |
| Ballast | 6800 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 54 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.67 ft |
| p | 47.92 ft |
| e | 15.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 ft | 14.67 ft | 47.92 ft | 15.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.92 ft - (14606 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.78 ft - (15173 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.89 ft - (15206 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 384.107 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.77 ft - (13646 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.97 ft - (5782 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.84 ft - (12143 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.87 ft - (5142 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 377.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.16 ft - (16203 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.3 ft - (7102 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.56 ft - (15411 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.01 ft - (6709 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 585.05 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.16 ft - (16203 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.21 ft - (7379 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.91 ft - (14908 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 965.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.78 ft - (9382 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.64 ft - (3243 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.31 ft - (8019 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.8 ft - (2682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 135.39 ft² |
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