Catalina 28
First impressions Designed by Gerry Douglas and his in-house design team, the 28 sports the distinct Catalina profile. The sheerline is flat, the bow overhang is moderate, the broad transom is reversed and there is ample freeboard. The sloping cabintrunk extends well into the foredeck and the dark portlights are vintage Catalina. This is a big 28-foot boat, and not just because the LOA is actually 28 feet, 6 inches. The beam is a healthy 10 feet, 2 inches and it's carried well aft, especially in the MK II, and the bilges are full, creating a voluminous hull. Below the waterline, the forefoot is relatively shallow, the fin keel angles aft and the rudder is balanced, another example of Catalina's well-honed hull shape that provides decent performance through a range of conditions. The standard draft is 5 feet, 3 inches, however, the 3-foot, 8-inch shoal-draft wing keel was a popular option and seems to be widely available on the used boat market. The iron ballast weighs in at 3,200 pounds for the standard fin keel model, the wing keel is slightly heavier. The fin keel model displaces 8,300 pounds. A double-spreader sloop, the 28 was offered with either a standard or a tall rig. By most accounts the boat is stiff in a blow, and unless you sail on San Francisco Bay, the tall rig, which has an air draft of 44 feet, 4 inches, is the preferred option. The fin-keel standard-rig 28 has a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 14.21, while the tall rig bumps it up to 15.46. Either way, the 28 will not be a demon in light air.
Construction Catalina uses its production scale to build boats efficiently. For example, they use the same hatches and deck fittings on several different models, streamlining production costs and for the most part, passing savings on to consumers. That does not mean the company's boats are not well built. On the contrary, while smaller Catalinas less than 40 feet are not specifically built for crossing oceans, they hold up very well under most cruising conditions. And of course, plenty of Catalinas have completed impressive bluewater voyages, including circumnavigations. Catalina owners are loyal. It is safe to say that more owners stay with Catalinas when they move up to a larger model than with any other manufacturer. This simply would not be the case if its boats were poorly built. The 28's construction is fairly typical of the entire Catalina line. The hull is solid fiberglass, hand layed and the deck is balsa cored. The hull and deck are joined with an overlapping, shoe box joint that also incorporates the aluminum toerail. This is a good technique for limiting leaks but it does expose this critical joint to side impacts. The bulkheads are marine plywood with hardwood veneers. The bulkheads are slotted into the deck liner as molded liners are used throughout the boat. Over the years I have observed that some of the secondary bonding is not as robust as it might be. The iron keel is externally fastened. Fiberglass stringers stiffen the hull and provide athwartship support.
What to look for The first item to consider is whether or not the MK II is worth the extra money, typically you will pay 25 to 35 percent more than an original 28. Several changes were introduced with the updated model in late 1995. The aft hull section was widened slightly, making the aft cabin more commodious. The galley was redesigned and sail controls were fine tuned. John Cairns, who sails Talisman, a 1992 Catalina 28, on Lake Erie, says with a laugh, "They addressed all my petty concerns with the MK II." Some of those issues include an inaccessible refrigeration compartment, inadequate locker latches, the location of the batteries in the stern and poor ventilation in the aft cabin. Cairns is right, these are slight problems and easily corrected. "Overall," he told me, "I am impressed with the boat, it has held up very well." Other owners have reported gelcoat cracking and crazing and annoying leaks, including around the base of the pedestal.
On deck The Catalina 28 has a terrific T-shaped cockpit with wheel steering, and there is room for four adults to sit comfortably while under way. The 32-inch destroyer wheel is by Edson and the primary winches are Lewmar 30s. The walk-through transom allows easy access to the water and the dinghy via a narrow stern platform and the ladder cleverly folds up to form the stern rail. The mainsheet traveler is forward, over the companionway, and although this creates a lot of load on the boom, it really opens up the cockpit and allows easy companionway access. Most 28s will have all sail controls led aft, including a single-line reefing system. I have used this system on several different Catalina models over the years and am not a big fan of it because a single-line system has to overcome too much friction. I think it's faster and ultimately safer to reef the main from the base of the mast where the leverage is best. Because the aft cabin is tucked beneath the cockpit there isn't a cockpit locker. New models however have wonderful seats mounted on the stern rail, a great perch when under sail. The 28 has fairly wide side decks and the chainplates are mounted inboard for easy maneuvering and tight sheeting angles. The original 28s have teak handrails on the coachroof, while the newer boats have stainless steel. In fact, the elimination of all exterior brightwork was one of the successes of the MK II design. The deck-stepped mast is well supported with fore and aft lower shrouds, a rare sight these days. Check around the mast base for deck depression, a factor if the rig has been over tightened. Catalina was one of the first builders to make double lifelines standard and the stanchions and pulpits are well supported on the 28, although they could be a bit taller.
Down below The interior layout offers two genuine sleeping cabins, a spacious saloon, a full galley and head and a nav station, all in a 28-foot boat. "Two couples can comfortably cruise the boat, at least for awhile," Cairn said. The forward V-berth is good sized and an overhead hatch provides ventilation. This hatch is located on the sloping section of the trunkhouse, which makes it good for catching air and water. It needs to be dogged while under way. The saloon has facing settees and a centerline table that drapes the mast compression post. With the table open four people can eat in style. The galley is immediately to starboard an includes a large sink, plenty of counter space, and in most cases, a two-burner stove. Be wary of pressurized alcohol stoves on the older models. Also, the icebox, which is under the nav desk, is deep and difficult to access. The head is opposite the galley and includes a shower. Most boats will have hot and cold pressure water. The aft cabin is entered from behind the galley and offers an athwartship double bunk. The only ventilation on the original 28 was through a small port opening into the cockpit. A couple of 12-volt cabin fans will help with this problem. Elegant yet functional, the interior workmanship is surprisingly nice.
Engine The first 28s were fitted with Universal M3-20 diesels, while the later models have been upgraded to 3-cylinder, 26-horsepower Universal model 25XS. Access to the engine is excellent although the sound insulation needs to be improved on older models. Access to the stuffing box is through the aft cabin and requires tearing the berth apart to reach. Cairns said that his Universal 20 pushes the boat along at 5 knots at 2,000 rpm. And it's economical. "I haven't used a tankful of fuel yet in a season, and I use the boat a lot. Of course I sail whenever I can," he said. Fuel capacity is 19 gallons.
Under way "What I like best about my boat is the way she sails," said Cairns, an experienced sailor who recently sailed around Cape Horn. "But not in my 28," he hastened to add. In a 10-knot beam reach the boat balances very well. "That's why I haven't purchased an autopilot, I can leave the wheel and she'll steer herself for extended periods." Cairns said that the helm is light in most conditions, even hard on the wind. The boat is relatively close winded and has a nice turn of speed off the wind. Cairns says he thinks about shortening sail when wind hits 17 to 18 knots but that things don't get to be handful until the wind is steady more than 20 knots. Several owners note that the 28 is stiff in a blow, making it an ideal boat for a family or new sailor as it does not require micromanagement.
Conclusion The Catalina 28 is a perfect example of why sailing should be more popular, there isn't much not to like about this boat. It isn't an offshore cruiser and it isn't going to win races. It is, however, an affordable cruiser that's easy to sail and comfortable on deck and below. The Catalina 28 should be high on your list if you're looking for a used boat in the $30,000 to $40,000 range.
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Introduced in 1990, this model has sold more than 670. Like many of the catalina range, she has an aft cabin that runs athwartships,which frees up space for an unusually large heads and galley without cramping the saloon. The orientation does not appeal to all-you may not like it in a rolly anchorage, and it’s not ideal for sleeping on passage-but people who have lived it with genrally like it. The saloon has two straight settee-berths, but minimal stowage. The forecabin also offers a couple of bunks but little else. The masthead rig is conservative in area-another common feature of the range-and she is easy to handle, but not exceptionally quick. The tidied-up Mk2 version has optional taller rig, and there also options for deep andwing keel configurations.
LOA 8.69m (28ft 6in), LWL 7.26m (23ft 10in), beam 3.15m (10ft 4in), draught 1.57m (5ft 2in), displacement 3,765kg (8,300lb). Price guide: £35,000 to £55,000.
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Catalina 28: A Sassy Pocket Cruiser
Spinnaker’s fleet of sailboats is growing. The latest addition is the club’s fifth Catalina 28. Rather than a stretched Catalina 27, this Gerry Douglas-designed vessel was designed from scratch as a speedy, more modern, more polished-looking boat.
In many ways, the Catalina 28 is mini version of the bigger boats you can charter either from Spinnaker or in exotic locations around the world. The boat will give you the experience to get you ready to jump aboard a charter vessel with comfort and confidence.
Catalina 28s have step-through transoms, which allow for easier boarding — and easier rescue — as well as an interior that looks and feels like a much larger boat. The 28 can sleep four easily and six cosily. A two-burner propane galley stove with oven, a refrigerator, a compact chart table and full complement of electronics complete the package for a boat ready for overnights anywhere on San Francisco Bay.
Some years ago, I took the club’s first Catalina 28 out for an evening sail with two Spinnaker club members and two people who had never been on a sailboat before. Our trip onto the South Bay south of the San Mateo Bridge was terrific fun. In 15 knots of breeze, we sailed smoothly at hull speed under reefed main and 95% jib. Performance was not an issue.
Both the experienced crew and our newbie guests had a great time. Everyone pronounced the boat comfortable, easy to manage in decent wind and a blast to sail.
Auxiliary power comes from a Universal diesel beneath the companionway that provides plenty of push.
Spinnaker has — so far — five Catalina 28s. They all have the same basic sailing attributes. But each has special features as well.
Tunkentell, for example, has a shoal-draft keel, which gives the skipper a small added bit of room in shallow waters. It also has a dodger, which you can think of as a windshield to keep your crew dry and warm even on a cool, windy evening.
For those looking for a bit more adventure, Belle sports Catalina’s tall-rig configuration, which adds more sail area to the rig.
Spinnaker’s latest addition, Osprey, has a self-tacking jib to make crew work a snap. A boom along the jib foot and a track on the foredeck mean it can be possible to tack the boat without messing at all with the jib sheet.
Catalina Yachts made two versions of the 28, and Spinnaker has examples of both. Tunkentell, for example, is is from the first group, produced between 1991 and 1995. It measures 28 feet 10 inches in length overall, and just under 24 feet on the waterline, giving the boat a hull speed of about 6.5 knots.
The Mk ii version, like Osprey, is about a foot longer overall, but has the same waterline length as the original version.
Come by and take a look at Spinnaker’s new babies, and maybe sign up to take one for a spin. These boats are a great way to step up for those looking to advance from Merits or Catalina 27s.They make it simple to step onto a larger boat without losing the ease, simplicity and maneuverability of a smaller boat.
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Catalina 28 November 2008 By John Kretschmer Boats and Gear February 2004 Popular coastal cruiser with a big interior makes a great first ‘big’ boat The Catalina 28 underscores why Catalina has built more sailboats than any other American builder—more than 60,000 and counting. This versatile sloop is easy to handle and sails surprisingly well. There is nothing extreme about the design and it’s relatively simple to maintain. The high-volume interior has more room than many 32-foot boats. There is excellent factory support, an active owner’s group and parts and services are readily available. The 28 is affordable to buy and to operate. Furthermore, when you want to move up or down there is a well defined market for selling the boat. This adds up to a formula for success in an industry where failure can be the norm. Catalina, based in Southern California, is famous for long production runs. Introduced in 1991 the 28 (and with the 270 that was launched a year later) replaced the legendary Catalina 27 as the all-time best selling keel boat. An updated version in 1995, the 28 MK II is still in production. If you’re looking for a first “big” boat to introduce your family to sailing, or simply looking for one of the best values in the 28- to 30-foot range, you owe it to yourself to look closely at a used Catalina 28. With prices ranging from less than $30,000 for an older model to just under $60,000 for an almost new boat, the 28 is a lot of boat for the buck. READ REVIEW: http://www.sailingmagazine.net/boats/6-used-boat-notebook/519-catalina-28.html
Comments are closed. Review of Catalina 28Basic specs.. The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all. The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment. The Catalina 28 has been built with different keel alternatives. But be aware that even though a Wing Keel keel is very good for speed racing, a fishing nets and the like in the water can easily make you into a troublesome situation. One option is a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.60 - 1.70 meter (5.25 - 5.55 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Universal M3-20 diesel engine Sailing characteristicsThis section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats. What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)? The capsize screening value for Catalina 28 is 2.01, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races. What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed? The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.5 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed. The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Catalina 28 is about 150 kg/cm, alternatively 844 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 150 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 844 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Sailing statisticsThis section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points. What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)? What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)? What is Displacement Length Ratio? What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)? MaintenanceAre your sails worn out? You might find your next sail here: Sails for Sale If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.
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I was wondering what Catalina 28 owners think of their boat? I’ve had a 22' & 27' Catalina that I've liked, along with 5 other boats up to 40’, but I’m thinking of buying a used 28 from the 90’s this time. How is the storage? Sailing? Engine power? Etc. I noticed that the water and fuel take up a lot of room under the seats? Anything you dislike? Thanks, JOHN Bob CarltonCatalina 28 MKII I've got a 1994 Catalina 28 tall rig with a wing keel which I've owned for about 4 years. The storage is adequate for me but I use the boat as a day sailer and over-nighter; no extended use. I view the storage/ useful living space as a trade-off. The cockpit and the cabin are both extremely roomy for a 28 footer. I think storage is also somewhat limited because it packs a lot of systems into a 28 foot boat (i.e., hot water heater). I think the boat sails very well. I beefed up the blocks and traveler and put on a rigid boom vang with Garahuer stuff. I also added a cruising spinaker. I don't race the boat but it seems to point into the wind well and rides smoothly. I have an 18 horse Universal with a 3 blade prop which pushes me at a little less than hull speed if the bottom is clean. I think the boat offers a lot of value for the money. I can't think of anything I really dislike about the boat.  Stu JacksonC28 Observations John Bob is right, the boat is fine for a daysailer. But it was "pushed" as much more. In my opinion, the C28 is the most ill conceived and mispriced boat Catalina has ever made. (And pretty much the ONLY bad one.) The C27 was/is fine (C270 is a different boat). The C30 was/still is superb. The C34 is great (we have one!). The C320 and C310 made good marks. All the rest of them are much bigger boats. The space on a C30 is MUCH more. The C28 is a micro version of a C320 or C34. It costs more per pound and per foot, new or used, than any other Catalina ever made. It is NOT a good idea unless you like paying more for something less. You could buy a bigger, roomier C30. If you absolutely must have an aft cabin, try a C310, C320 or C34. The C28 was the first one WITH and aft cabin, but postage stamp sized then AND now. It was great idea, but I don't think it made it. You've had bigger boats, so you could buy the most space/cost effective one you can. UNLESS, of course, YOU like it (the C28), which is ALL that counts!!! Go for it. It's still a great boat with good systems. The Cost/benefit ratio considerations are all yours. I've always liked the concept, and when we decided to "move up" from our C25 in 1998, we started @ the C28, then a C30 but got the C34 - very glad we did . Stu PS FYI, re our experience: we had a C22 for 5 years, a C25 for 11 years and have had our C34 for 6 years. We love Catalinas. Dave SlepoyC28 + and - I have a 1991 C28 and I love the boat. There are +'s and -'s to all boats ( I have had 4 different ones). The rear birth is tight to get into so my wife uses the front and I use the back. It is a boat that I find very eady for 1 person to handle and the interior is great for two. I do not expect the ='s of a 30 in my 28, I know there are trade off's. Under engine power it has a stronger PORT pull the C27's or some Hinters I've been on. It sails smooth and with some minor rerigging to get everything to the helm its simple to sail by yourself. Some larger boats need more then 1 if they are not setup right. The cost is no different then if you like a BMW or a Chev. Its what you want that counts. The 28 does hold its value good, I bought mine 3 years ago and I can still sell it for almost what I paid for it. Dave [email protected] IMHO the C30 is the very most boat you can get for the money. after sailing our C25 for 6yrs there was no doubt in my mind the C30 was the boat for us and we love it. but, as everyone stated and I dont deny get what makes you happy. there was a time I was just happy as a pig in ---- to have a V24 that I paid $1800 for! C-28 C-28 is nice to sail singlehanded. I've also cruised singlehanded. There is not much storage but somehow every thing gets stored. The boat sails well and is very stiff under sail. Its got everything you need (diesel, wheel, hot water, shower, etc) in one package. Good cruising for two, daysailing for four. Rick CAT 28 WE JUST FINISHED OUR SECOND SEASON WITH OUR 1991 28 HULL# 158. WE MOVED UP FROM A 16FT DAY SAILOR. WE LOOKED AT A LOT OF BOATS WHICH WERE SMALLER AND LESS MONEY THEN WE DISCOVERED THE BOAT LOAN. WE LOOKED AT A 1985 C30 BUT THE WIFE WAS SCARED OF THE SIZE AND WE LIKED THE LAYOUT OF THE 28 BETTER. WE PAID $28,500 FOR HER WHICH WAS AT THE TOP OF OUR BUDGET. I SINGLE HANDLE HER OFTEN ON THE HUDSON AND I FIND HER VERY FORGIVING, THE 18HP DESIL WITH A 3 BLADE PROP PUSHES HER AT HULL SPEED AT 2,OOO RPM. IT COST ME $20.00 FOR FUEL FOR THE WHOLE SEASON. IVE BEEN TOLD BY THE BROKER THAT I COULD EASILY GET MY MONEY BACK WHEN AND IF I WANT TO STEP UP TO A BIGGER BOAT, PERHAPS A C320 OR C34 BUT ILL HAVE TO COME UP WITH A WHOLE LOT MORE BUCKS TO DO THAT. IM SOOOOOO GLAD I DIDNT BUY THE ODAY 25 WE LOOKED AT AND WE APPREACIATE THE STANDING HEAD ROOM. NEXT YEAR WE PLAN TO ADD A BIMINI AND A GENIKER TO HELP DOWN WIND PERFORMANCE. IN MY OPINION IF YOU CANT AFFORD A BIGGER BOAT YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH THAT C28. KEN
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Catalina 28Catalina 28 is a 28 ′ 6 ″ / 8.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts starting in 1991.  Rig and SailsAuxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement RatioA measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
Ballast / Displacement RatioA measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length RatioA measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
Comfort RatioThis ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
Capsize Screening FormulaThis formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) Winged Keel vers. disp.:8200 bal.:3500 draft:4.5’. CATALINA 28 MKII introduced in 1995. Tall mast version: I: 39.50’ / 12.04m J: 10.80’ / 3.29m P: 34.00’ / 10.36m E: 10.75’ / 3.28m Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.
©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. CATALINA 28 MKII Detailed Review If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CATALINA 28 MKII. Built by Catalina Yachts and designed by Gerry Douglas, the boat was first built in 1995. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 8.97. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.25. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel. CATALINA 28 MKII has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about CATALINA 28 MKII and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs. Boat InformationBoat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the catalina 28 mkii. CATALINA 28 MKII was designed by Gerry Douglas. Who builds CATALINA 28 MKII?CATALINA 28 MKII is built by Catalina Yachts. When was CATALINA 28 MKII first built?CATALINA 28 MKII was first built in 1995. How long is CATALINA 28 MKII?CATALINA 28 MKII is 7.26 m in length. What is mast height on CATALINA 28 MKII?CATALINA 28 MKII has a mast height of 9.45 m. Member Boats at HarborMoor
Looking at a Catalina 28-2, 1997
 I'm guessing the Catalina is the newest of the lot? That's gonna be worth something too. We looked at a C28 on our last boat shop, but at the time it was pretty overpriced, we were also moving down from 40 feet and it was too tight for us. Of the rest of your list I've sailed the two Rangers, the 29 is a tad roomier and better behaved than the 28 and well sailed there's not a lot between them performance wise though the 28's brief was more racer/cruiser than cruiser/racer. Other issues aside, I'd probably list the C28 and C&C 29-2 first followed by the R29, with the C-28s owner support, decent engine, and open transom as the decider..  Having raced against a few with my 28'lod Jeanneau, I personally would say the SJ28 is the fastest of the bunch. The rangers while familiar, I have not raced against as many of them. The C28II has usually been one of the slower ones. Altho it could be THAT particular one too. But with this in mind, my swag on them all, is the C28 will be the nicer one inside. There is also a few Hunters from that age that are nice inside and out. One in my YC has an inside shower, hot water, walk thru transom etc like the C28. That couple has mentioned selling, as they want something a bit bigger. IIRC it is an H28.5 It has a phrf in the upper 190 range. The C28 in the 210-220 IIRC. Where as the SJ is 190'ish at least here in the seattle area. Marty  I have owned my 1996 Catalina 28 for a little over a year now. I can only compare her to the other boats I've owned which include: Holder 20, Grampian 26, Catalina 309, Precision 23, O'Day 20, and Cal 21. I find the 28 to be better mannered than the 309. Seems to behave better when the wind picks up and she hasn't gotten a reef yet. Sailing into the wind, I can lock the wheel and she'll stay on course almost indefinitely, which is something my 309 wouldn't do. She's not prone to rounding up, although she eventually will. Not a tender boat, but she's not overly stiff...just moderate. She points well enough. I couldn't give you figures on that. Mine's a wing keel. She's easy enough to single hand, provided you don't mind going forward to adjust the traveler. Obviously, they wanted to maximize the interior volume, so they gave her a wide beam. That's always going to affect sailing characteristics, but they seem to have done a good job with it, as she doesn't sail "tubby". I have found no real negatives to how she sails. Everything she does is moderate. I do appreciate the MP25 engine. Where I dock it, There's a 34 on my starboard and a 36 on my port, and they have the same engine. Plenty of punch for a 28 footer, which is nice when going into steep, closely packed, Lake Michigan waves. She does have one annoying quirk, but only under power. The faster she goes, the more the wheel pulls to the left. If you were to let go of the wheel at cruising speed, she'd immediately go into a hard turn to port. It would probably be pretty much a spin, but I've never allowed her to do it. The wheel clutch comes in handy. I haven't found a lot of info on this trait, other than it's common to the C28 and is supposedly the result of the relationship of the prop and rudder. I've read that there's a replacement rudder that fixed it, but is expensive. I'll just deal with it. Access to the engine is excellent. Once you take the fiberglass housing off, you can get to everything easily. The transmission and stuffing box are also easily accessed. You'll make up your own mind about the interior, and your needs are likely different than mine. We miss the room of our 309 but we're couple that uses it for daysailing, and we sail her to other ports three or four times per summer and spend a total of about 12 nights on her each summer. We're happy with her size. We live next to the marina, so I bicycle over often to single handle her, and she's easy to get out of and into the slip with no assistance. Big enough to be appropriate for getting around Lake Michigan. We've had enough experience with this boat to be able to say we'll have her for many years. Good luck with your search. Siamese said: I have owned my 1996 Catalina 28 for a little over a year now. I can only compare her to the other boats I've owned which include: Holder 20, Grampian 26, Catalina 309, Precision 23, O'Day 20, and Cal 21. I find the 28 to be better mannered than the 309. Seems to behave better when the wind picks up and she hasn't gotten a reef yet. Sailing into the wind, I can lock the wheel and she'll stay on course almost indefinitely, which is something my 309 wouldn't do. She's not prone to rounding up, although she eventually will. Not a tender boat, but she's not overly stiff...just moderate. She points well enough. I couldn't give you figures on that. Mine's a wing keel. She's easy enough to single hand, provided you don't mind going forward to adjust the traveler. Obviously, they wanted to maximize the interior volume, so they gave her a wide beam. That's always going to affect sailing characteristics, but they seem to have done a good job with it, as she doesn't sail "tubby". I have found no real negatives to how she sails. Everything she does is moderate. I do appreciate the MP25 engine. Where I dock it, There's a 34 on my starboard and a 36 on my port, and they have the same engine. Plenty of punch for a 28 footer, which is nice when going into steep, closely packed, Lake Michigan waves. She does have one annoying quirk, but only under power. The faster she goes, the more the wheel pulls to the left. If you were to let go of the wheel at cruising speed, she'd immediately go into a hard turn to port. It would probably be pretty much a spin, but I've never allowed her to do it. The wheel clutch comes in handy. I haven't found a lot of info on this trait, other than it's common to the C28 and is supposedly the result of the relationship of the prop and rudder. I've read that there's a replacement rudder that fixed it, but is expensive. I'll just deal with it. Access to the engine is excellent. Once you take the fiberglass housing off, you can get to everything easily. The transmission and stuffing box are also easily accessed. You'll make up your own mind about the interior, and your needs are likely different than mine. We miss the room of our 309 but we're couple that uses it for daysailing, and we sail her to other ports three or four times per summer and spend a total of about 12 nights on her each summer. We're happy with her size. We live next to the marina, so I bicycle over often to single handle her, and she's easy to get out of and into the slip with no assistance. Big enough to be appropriate for getting around Lake Michigan. We've had enough experience with this boat to be able to say we'll have her for many years. Good luck with your search. Click to expand... Windworks here in Seattle has a 2007 model (I think this is the same boat but not a tall rig) in their charter fleet. They are a membership club but I think they will rent to non-members pending availability. I took it for a weekend when I was a member there and thought it was quite solid. Roomy for the size and sailed pretty well. Charter our Catalina sailboat, Days Off - Windworks Sailing and Powerboating Thanks, all you guys, and it was great to hear some owner written sailing experiences. I will have to check out the C309 now to get a criterion for the C28 sailing qualities. I really appreciate ALL the input, and I love the Sailnet group for the frank opinions and wisdom. I must not have talked enough about the intended mission for the boat, so I will add to the extended cruising in the Pacific Northwest/Salish Sea area and inside passage up as far as Bella Coola, maybe over to the Haida Gwai if the weather window presents itself and then cruise the East coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. My wife and I love kayaking on the west coast of Vancouver Island but she suffered a semi permanent shoulder injury while hiking so, so we thought that sailing would fill the gap somewhat by getting us out on the water together. For myself, I miss working with airfoils, having been a pilot all my life, so I thought getting back into sailing would help scratch the itch, now that my flying days are over. I still kayak anyway so I get on the water at least twice a week and rattle off 7 to 15 miles at a stretch. Always makes me laugh when guys selling say that their boat cruises at 4.5 knots?!?! Hell, I cruise at 4.5 knots in my kayak for hours at a time, Ha Ha. Get great mileage too! Back to the topic of C28's, I was wondering if the turning to PORT tendency under power might be from an offset propshaft, which some companies build in to their boats so that the shaft can be changed without dropping the rudder, just a thought?? I wonder what the new rudder compensation looks like. Hmmm, might be an interesting airfoil. That was good info in any case. Thanks again guys, Peter I think the tendency of the rudder to spin to port is usually a result of the propwash acting on the balancing area of the rudder.. under sail it makes for a light fingered helm, but under power it can be annoying.. Our boat does it as well, as do most well balanced rudders. We rarely hand steer at speed for any considerable time under power, that's 'Otto's' job, and he doesn't have any problem dealing with it. Olsen, Yes, thanks for that, and yes, the very first boat we looked at was an Ericson 30+. Being newbies in the buying game, we lowballed the guy, who had spent 6 months pretty much full time over last winter redoing every hose, thru hull, re-wired, new rigging , you name it. We were dumb and we let it slip through our fingers (all thumbs) and it went for a price we should/could have paid. My wife is still kicking herself you know where, about that one. We have looked at a number of C&C 34's but almost every one had the crap raced out of it and needed expensive repairs or lacked too many other things like dodgers and dinghies and bells an whistles. We passed up on a Ranger 29 for 3000 dollars for instance, because after we added up all that it/we needed for cruising, the cost came to over 9000 dollars and then the Atomic four started blowing blue smoke. Since we had already passed up on a perfectly good Ranger 29 with a 3 cyinder kubota for 9500 dollars we passed on the cheaper one too. I don't know how many Cat 30's we have looked at, but LOTS! Most of them have dished decks where the mast is stepped, and we all know what that means! There are a couple of Beneteau First 32's around and that boat kind of turns my crank. The first one we looked at has the original Volvo diesel MD7B with raw water cooling....need I say more? The second Bene had a nice new 3 cylinder Yanny but the ribs down in the bilge were cracking and the keel bolts were tightened so hard that the keel stub was being compressed and dimpling from the bolt head pressure deforming the washer plates. Plus the guy had used stainless 316 bolts which need checking ANUALLY according to Beneteau service bulletin by actually removing one bolt while still in the water....... I'm getting good at walking or running AWAY! Sorry to say. We will keep looking as long as it takes, but GOD WILLING, I won't have to wait too much longer. If I was a young guy, I would have more patience, thinking my life was stretching out ahead of me into infinity. After retirement the end seems a little nearer and the time waiting a little dearer, if you get my meaning. Thanks for the suggestions. Peter If the 28 foot LOA is your game, then you missed a couple of worthy boats to look at too, but given your goals, I'm still not sure how these fit. There are 3 other boats I'd say might be worthy to consider... J28 Beneteau 285 Laser 28 Hunter 272 Heck if any of them are contenders, then maybe Tartan 28 Cape Dory 28 But given that you've discussed the Cat 30, then the 28ft LOA, probably isn't a stopping point. As you can probably imagine there are plenty of advantages/disadvantages in each design, which is why others are saying, how are you going to use the boat. What features are a priority. No, I am not set on a 28 by any means. We have no issues with a slip for up to 36 feet. Over 35 feet the annual overhead kicks in to be over our budget in retirement. I was not really considering 28 footers until we stumbled on the Catalina 28 Mk2. The 28 ft SHOOTOUT, was just to compare it to other 28 footers to see how it shook out. I thought it might be useful for others looking at 28's also. My preference, my "I really want one" boat would be a C&C 32, a non cored, sturdy, graceful, fast enough boat and seaworthy too. Unfortunately, not many around that we could afford. There is one, but with a 13 HP Yanmar that I consider quite underpowered. Up here in the Pacific NW, you power probably 60% of the time if you want to get somewhere, so...... Cheers, Peter Thanks for the additional info. Small world -- when we were shopping in 1994, we passed on a nice C&C 32 in Lake Union. Too pricy for us, but a nice boat nonetheless. Then we had to pass on a clean Yamaha 33 on Vancouver Island -- the price was very high and non negotiable. Since those days I have done a long delivery on a Y-33, and it is right up there with the best of the Tartans, Ericsons, Hinterhoeller, and CS. If possible, I would like to herd you toward an 80's Ericson 32-3 or the aft cabin 32-200 model. BTW, once you get beyond about 32 feet, the "modern" aft cabin and aft head model interiors are nice. That's one feature that attracted us to our O-34. Happy hunting, Loren You haven't mentioned a budget.. Or I missed it. I think the Catalina 34s &36s, esp MkIs are pretty good value, the MkIIs nicer but at a premium. Hard to beat as BC cruising boats. C&C 36s are also worth a look, many in the sub 30K range. Also in Bc there are always some Peterson 35s that would give you all the performance you want, some of which were nicely crusified. But it depends on your budget. Thanks Loren and Faster, I will look for boats like these. Although the popular myth around here is; "It's a Buyers Market" there isn't a lot out there right now in our Budget range to buy. Yeah, a Peterson 35 would definitely stoke my fire, (embers anyway) A friend in Vancouver really wanted to sell me his Spencer 34, but it was too racy inside for the Admiral. I really liked that one and it's still for sale?!? If I could get the Bene First 32 with the ancient Volvo's price down far enough, I'd get it and re-engine with a Yanmar. Cheers, Peter mustangxr said: Thanks.... If I could get the Bene First 32 with the ancient Volvo's price down far enough, I'd get it and re-engine with a Yanmar. Cheers, Peter Click to expand... No, the prop is not offset on the Catalina 28. And as already mentioned, she's "light fingered" under sail. Under power, it doesn't seem to require any correction, there's just the constant tug. Not sure about the comment about the table stored in the up position and head injury hazard. The table is on a pedestal near the mast, and you're probably already aware of how it works. Walking forward of the mast, headroom diminishes for people over 5'9" or so, until you are standing in the v-berth area under the hatch. I'm 5'11", so going forward, I just put a hand on the mast support as a reminder to duck. I roam freely in the rest of the cabin. I'll also mention that the icebox is very well insulated. Our's was retro-fitted with a refrigeration unit, but the pump was right under my v-berth and drove me nuts. I tore it out and now we use blocks of ice and they keep very well. Our boat came with a cockpit table, so we took out the saloon table and I just got done cutting and binding new carpet for the entire interior without the hole for the table's pedestal base. Wow. I think it's the only 28 footer where you can take a break from sailing and go below to play soccer. I looked at an Islander 28 before we looked at the Catalina. It's condition was not as nice as the Catalina and the mast plate was depressed into the cabin top...uh, oh. Aside from that, for how we use a boat, it wasn't nearly as nice as the Catalina. Cramped down below compared to the Cat, and engine access was not nearly as good. Everything on a boat is a compromise, but I much prefer the queen sized berth under our cockpit compared to the Islander's quarter berth. A bit of an apples/oranges comparison, but I think my wife would have been kicking my butt if I'd gotten the Islander. My apologies to Mr. Perry. Thanks again Siamese for all this good info. I looked up Cat 309 sailing characteristics to get a criteria for the 28, and if you say that it is comparable to the 309 then it must sail pretty darn good!! I'm sure Mr Perry won't be heartbroken by your critique on the Islander 28. I recently sailed on one of his "One Designs", originally called the "YONI" It sailed pretty well, but the owner had added a solid dodger of aluminum that converted it into a condominium, (it was already a motorsailer) and totally ruined the look of the vessel. You couldn't even see the telltales because the dodger roof was so extensive?? A fabulous vessel made of aluminum and then taken to Jespersens and a cherrywood boat built inside the aluminum hull. Looked fabulous, but overnighting on the beast with my wife, the interior sweated so much that we were drenched by midnight. Yes, we had the overhead hatch and port light opened as well. Luckily, we hadn't purchased it for 1.2 million?? Anyway, we will see what the C28 owner comes in with, probably today. He was not expecting to sell before Spring so a bit unprepared. I wished that it had an autopilot which I consider to be essential for single handing while my wife is disabled. Would probably be expensive to retrofit? The only other thing that bugged me was that the owner leaves the annual oil change until the Spring, letting the engine baste in that old contaminated oil. Why not change it now so that the engine is not marinating in acids mixed with the old oil for the duration of the winter season??? People are funny! I would also run some fresh water through the heat exchanger and leave it with a bit of fresh antifreeze/water mix in it over the winter as well. Cheers, Pete mustangxr said: I wished that it had an autopilot which I consider to be essential for single handing while my wife is disabled. Would probably be expensive to retrofit? The only other thing that bugged me was that the owner leaves the annual oil change until the Spring, letting the engine baste in that old contaminated oil. Why not change it now so that the engine is not marinating in acids mixed with the old oil for the duration of the winter season??? People are funny! I would also run some fresh water through the heat exchanger and leave it with a bit of fresh antifreeze/water mix in it over the winter as well. Cheers, Pete Click to expand... Mine has the original Raymarine wheel steering type autopilot. The comparable, but better new unit from Raymarine is $1,100.00 at defender right now. It's not that difficult an installation for an owner to do. The compass needs replacing on my unit, so I've been single-handing without the autopilot. The wheel clutch comes in mighty handy. If your wife is able to at least take the wheel now and then, that'd help. Stu, OK, Thanks, I won't worry about it then. Cheers, Pete OK, well, that was disappointing! The guy did an inventory, and then came up with a figure of 44K for the 1997 Cat 28-2??? Yikes! He must want to get every nickel he spent on maintenance out of the sales price. We figured 30K would be fair, kind of splitting the difference of two, well equipped, 97 Cat 28's on Yachtworld, but no, another owner that wants the moon. Oh Well. Anybody know anything about Sceptre 36's?? Maybe I should start another thread? Cheers, Pete The Sceptre 36s are pretty, nice boats. (note the comma..) Kind of an upper crust Peterson 35 in many ways, similar era and design brief. Most nicely finished but there could be some 'kit' hull and decks in the mix. The one negative for me is/was the silly skeg they put in front of the rudder. I'd much rather have a proper spade like the P35. They are coming down in price too now, as is everything pre-85/90. Very stock, traditional layouts, decent cockpit, good upwind performance. You may or may not know they are a derivation of the (also local) Crown 34 so if you like the Sceptre the Crown is worth a look too. Clark boats in WA purchased the Crown molds at some point and produced the same boat (with some mods, IIRC) as the San Juan 34. Good looking boats, with the typical IOR hull form cautions.. masthead rigs with high aspect mains and largish genoas/chutes. A bit skittish in a breeze downwind esp with spinnaker. However we've owned similar boats and all this is manageable with sensible sail and apparent wind angle selection. But if you're up to 36 feet and not planning to race, there are other options too.. the aforementioned Catalinas (cruising comfort and space), the CS 36T (rugged, handsome, solid boats that can go anywhere) Pearson 36-2 if you can find one... Is $30K your target?? Yes, or less, but not more Pete C&C 30MKII Asking price will probably go over 30K, but that is asking. You should be able to get one in decent shape right at about 30K...maybe a bit more if it is in perfect shape, but that would probably be worth going out on a limb for. Fast, well built, walk through transom with fold down door/ladder, aft cabin, aft head with enough room for SSS, nice galley for a boat that size. The V berth is a bit short but good for kids or one tall adult or two not so tall. As much ventilation as any other boat in it's call, most probably more. Handles well under power or sail. Reef a bit early but good in light air.  $30,000 USD or CAD ? That would be Canadian $. According to our broker, the boats sell in Canada for the same number as the American pricing. In other words, if a boat is selling for U.S.32,000 in the U.S. it will sell in Canada for 32,000 Canadian. Our dollar probably buys the same number of loaves of bread as the American dollar buys in the U.S. It's just that the exchange rate sucks right now or we would have bought an American boat by now. Cheers, Pete Pete.. some possible candidates in this list.. though you may have seen it already. The Ericson 34, Peterson 33, plus Irwin 30 and ODay 302 (both in Maple Bay), a Hunter 31 south of the border.. all priced in line with your wants. 1975 (Sail) Cruiser Boats For Sale Um, not sure I would agree with the same asking dollars tween US and Canada. There is a Jeanneau SF37 in Vancouver. $ca is 150K, a bit less than 120K US$ with current exchange rate. BUT, $44K for a Cat28 seems a bit much. $30K or there abouts for a nicer one seems about right.......that is me. Marty
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Access is good for service and maintenance. The Catalina 28 is rigged as a masthead sloop with double spreader mast and fore and aft lower shrouds.The sail area-to-displacement ratio of the fin keel model is a modest 14.2, but, with mainsail and 150 genoa, performance is still quite good even in light wind.
2943 posts · Joined 2013. #14 · Oct 16, 2018. My wife and I did a five-day charter on a Catalina 28 from Long Beach over to Catalina Island, and I freaking loved that boat! On the outside it's a small boat. Easy to physically move it around at the dock, small enough to be nimble backing in a tight marina.
The Catalina 28 underscores why Catalina has built more sailboats than any other American builder-more than 60,000 and counting. This versatile sloop is easy to handle and sails surprisingly well. There is nothing extreme about the design and it's relatively simple to maintain. The high-volume interior has more room than many 32-foot boats.
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, ... It so happened that a certain hire crowd at our favourite cruising destination had a small fleet of Catalina 28's - and afer looking up the specs thought "hey, ...
It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
Yachting Monthly. July 9, 2009. 0 shares. Catalina 28. Introduced in 1990, this model has sold more than 670. Like many of the catalina range, she has an aft cabin that runs athwartships,which frees up space for an unusually large heads and galley without cramping the saloon. The orientation does not appeal to all-you may not like it in a rolly ...
Catalina 28: A Sassy Pocket Cruiser Spinnaker's fleet of sailboats is growing. The latest addition is the club's fifth Catalina 28. Rather than a stretched Catalina 27, this Gerry Douglas-designed vessel was designed from scratch as a speedy, more modern, more polished-looking boat. In many ways, the Catalina 28 is mini version of the bigger
The Catalina 28 underscores why Catalina has built more sailboats than any other American builder—more than 60,000 and counting. This versatile sloop is easy to handle and sails surprisingly well. There is nothing extreme about the design and it's relatively simple to maintain. The high-volume interior has more room than many 32-foot boats.
Catalina 28 MKII is a 29′ 5″ / 9 m monohull sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts between 1995 and 2010. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Catalina 28 is about 150 kg/cm, alternatively 844 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 150 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 844 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
The Catalina 28 has been built with more than one type of keel. One option is a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.But be aware that even though a Wing Keel keel is very good for speed racing, a fishing nets and the like in ...
23 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Nov 6, 2006. Looking for a weekender, cost is a factor, inland lake use. The Catalina 28 mkII has been highly recommended, the 270 has not. The Hunter 27 is a nice boat, but the B&R rig and the quality control stories are a matter of concern. The Hunter is cheaper, the 270 next and the 28 the most expensive.
Chris-Craft will be launching the Catalina 28, the latest to join the boatbuilder's center console lineup that includes 24-, 30-, and 34-foot models. An all-new hull-and-deck design maximizes the space for guests onboard, and standard features such as the transom livewell, Seakeeper Ride, and wireless phone chargers improve the boating ...
Catalina 28. This model was designed by Gerry Douglas and introduced in 1991, with 620 examples completed. It has a length overall of 28.50 ft (8.7 m), a waterline length of 23.83 ft (7.3 m), displaces 8,300 lb (3,765 kg) and carries 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) of iron ballast.
22,841. Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada. Mar 14, 2015. #2. Nope, no "inherent"problems, great boats. My guess is somewhere between 2005 and 2008, which is when they also ended the C34 & C36 runs and started designing and producing the new "5" series. There should be an association, try www.catalina28.org or a Google search.
Catalina 28 MKII. I've got a 1994 Catalina 28 tall rig with a wing keel which I've owned for about 4 years. The storage is adequate for me but I use the boat as a day sailer and over-nighter; no extended use. I view the storage/ useful living space as a trade-off. The cockpit and the cabin are both extremely roomy for a 28 footer.
Practical Sailor is different. Its candor is as sharp as a marlin-spike and its honesty as welcome as a steadfast quartering breeze. And that goes for its acclaimed boat reviews. Over the years, we've reviewed the Catalina 27, 30 and a dozen other Catalina models. For each boat, we take a revealing look at the specifications and construction.
Catalina 28 is a 28′ 6″ / 8.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts starting in 1991. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CATALINA 28 MKII. Built by Catalina Yachts and designed by Gerry Douglas, the boat was first built in 1995. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 8.97.
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Siamese. 1458 posts · Joined 2007. #6 · Nov 28, 2015. I have owned my 1996 Catalina 28 for a little over a year now. I can only compare her to the other boats I've owned which include: Holder 20, Grampian 26, Catalina 309, Precision 23, O'Day 20, and Cal 21. I find the 28 to be better mannered than the 309.
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