Catalina 355
Description
The Catalina 355 is a versatile American cruising sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts starting in 2010 (with roots in a 2008 prototype). It's part of Catalina's acclaimed 5 Series, drawing from the award-winning 445 to deliver a balance of performance, comfort, and safety in a more compact package. Ideal for coastal cruising or weekend overnights with ambitions for longer voyages, it emphasizes thoughtful engineering—like easy access to systems and ergonomic cockpits—that sets it apart in the production market. Over 500 units have been produced, and it's still in active build as of 2025. Wing keel version: - - draft: 1.37 m /4.5 ft. - ballast: 2,808 kg / 6,200 lbs. - displacement: 6,704 kg / 14,800 lbs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gerry Douglas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| LOA | 35.420 ft |
| LWL | 30.170 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 13800 lb |
| Ballast | 5200 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.660 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.33 ft |
| p | 43.75 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 ft | 12.33 ft | 43.75 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.75 ft - (13335 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.06 ft - (13734 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.33 ft - (13817 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 304.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.33 ft - (11378 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.96 ft - (4865 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.19 ft - (10116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 264.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43.75 ft - (13335 mm) |
| Foot | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.7 ft - (5090 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.01 ° |
| Area | * 365.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 45.5 ft - (13868 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 717 ft² |
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