The Catalina 16.5 boasts a big roomy cockpit, and large storage locker forward, making for ideal family outings.
The 16.5 is available in two keel designs. The Centerboard model features a powerful sail plan, balanced by the stable hull form and fiberglass centerboard and rudder. Adjustable hiking straps, tiller extension, adjustable outhaul, and sheet bag are all standard equipment.
The Keel model is perfect for storing the boat on a mooring or dock most of the season. A molded-in sealed bilge sump is included. The high aspect keel is cast lead and attached with stainless steel keel bolts.
Draft: 4 ft. 5 in.
Beam: 7 ft. 0 in.
Standard features:
SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall: 17' 2"
Length of hull: 16' 4"
Beam: 7' 0"
Draft: 4' 5"
Board Up: 0' 5"
Ballast: 30 lbs
Approximate Weight: 430 lbs
Mainsail Rated: 91.5 sq. ft.
Total (100 percent fore triangle): 150 sq. ft.
Mast Length: 22' 10"
Sail Area/Displacement: 42.13
Steering: Tiller
Rigging Type: Single Spreaders
Shrouds: 1 x 9
Uppers: 1/8"
Lowers: 1/8"
Forestay: 1/8"
Halyards (rope, low stretch): 1/4" Led Aft
Boom vang: Block and Tackle
Number of crew: 1-4 Adults
STANDARD FEATURES
Adjustable hiking straps
Trailer bow eye
Fiberglass composite centerboard
Stainless steel standing rigging
Dacron running rigging
Forward storage compartment
Roller furling jib with furler unit, UV protection leach and foot
Five year gel coast blister protection * (2)
Mainsail, dacron white
Jib, dacron white
One piece fiberglass hull, white
One piece fiberglass deck, white
Molded-in non-skid surface
Tiller extension
Adjustable hiking straps
Flotation
Boom vang, adjustable
Fiberglass composite kick-up rudder
Self-bailing cockpit
Adjustable outhaul
Barney post with ratchet cam cleat
Anodized mast and boom
Cunningham
