Catalina 320
Description
The Catalina 320 is a popular American cruising sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts from 1993 to 2008. It's renowned for its spacious interior, ease of handling, and value in the used market, making it a favorite for weekend cruisers, families, and couples planning coastal or ICW trips. Over 1,200 units were produced, and it earned a place in the Sailboat Hall of Fame alongside other Catalina models. The design emphasizes comfort without sacrificing performance, with a modern (for its time) scooped transom, wide beam carried aft, and a layout that feels larger than its 32-foot hull suggests. An updated MkII version (introduced in 2007) added refinements like a wider cockpit, improved rigging, and contemporary styling. Winged keel version had a max draft of 4'3" Displacement 11700 lb. ballast 4400 lb.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gerry Douglas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 32.500 ft |
| LOA | 32.500 ft |
| LWL | 28.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Displacement | 11300 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.33 ft |
| p | 38 ft |
| e | 13.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.58 ft | 12.33 ft | 38 ft | 13.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.68 ft - (12094 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.8 ft - (12131 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 258.635 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.23 ft - (11043 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.03 ft - (4886 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.06 ft - (9772 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 256.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.03 ft - (13116 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.66 ft - (5992 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.81 ft - (12439 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 398.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.03 ft - (13116 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.34 ft - (6200 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.59 ft - (12067 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 656.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.03 ft - (13116 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.19 ft - (6764 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.19 ft - (6764 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 812 ft² |
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