Catalina 380
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 | 50.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.67 ft |
| p | 44.83 ft |
| e | 15.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.92 ft | 14.67 ft | 44.83 ft | 15.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.83 ft - (13664 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.69 ft - (14231 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.97 ft - (14316 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 360.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49.75 ft - (15164 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 46.5 ft - (14173 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.66 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.82 ft - (5127 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.76 ° |
| Area | * 418.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 50.33 ft - (15341 mm) |
| Foot | 23.42 ft - (7138 mm) |
| Leech | 47.75 ft - (14554 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.1 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.02 ft - (6712 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.81 ° |
| Area | * 554.25 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.34 ft - (15344 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.31 ft - (7410 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.32 ft - (13814 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.01 % |
| Length Perp | * 21.86 ft - (6663 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.88 ° |
| Area | * 550.17 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
| Foot | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Leech | 47.5 ft - (14478 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 956 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.1 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.67 ft - (2643 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 20.16 ° |
| Area | * 125.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 17.15 ft - (5227 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.77 ft - (4807 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.29 ft - (4356 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 14.29 ft - (4356 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 105 ft² |
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