Catalina Capri 23.5
Description
The Catalina Capri 23.5 is a trailerable pocket cruiser designed primarily for coastal cruising and weekend getaways. Launched in the early 1990s by Catalina Yachts—one of the most reputable American boatbuilders—the Capri 23.5 was created to appeal to sailors looking for a manageable, family-friendly sailboat that could offer genuine sailing performance without the complexity or expense of larger yachts. Designed by Gerry Douglas, the model aimed to balance simplicity with comfort, offering trailerability, ease of handling, and enough accommodations for a small crew.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gerry Douglas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.25 ft |
| p | 30 ft |
| e | 12.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 ft | 8.25 ft | 30 ft | 12.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.84 ft - (9705 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 183.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.12 ft - (7352 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.73 ft - (3271 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.33 ft - (6501 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.49 ft - (2893 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 114.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.64 ft - (8729 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.16 ft - (4011 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.15 ft - (8275 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.38 ft - (3773 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 177.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.64 ft - (8729 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.61 ft - (4148 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.35 ft - (8031 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 292.34 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 28.64 ft - (8729 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 361.51 ft² |
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