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Capri 165 Catalina
Designer: Frank Butler  ·  Builder: Catalina Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Capri 165 Catalina

Built during Catalina Yachts' expansion into smaller recreational sailboats, the Capri 165 represents the company's commitment to making sailing accessible to newcomers and casual sailors. This compact vessel fits within Catalina's renowned Capri line, which has long been celebrated for delivering straightforward sailing experiences without unnecessary complexity. Designed primarily for day sailing and light recreational use, the Capri 165 excels in protected waters and coastal environments where conditions remain manageable. Its size makes it particularly well-suited for sailing instruction, weekend outings, and sailors seeking an uncomplicated boat that can be easily handled by a small crew or even single-handed. Catalina's reputation for building solid, reliable boats carries through to this smaller model, incorporating the same attention to construction quality that has made the brand a trusted name among recreational sailors. The boat's straightforward rigging and user-friendly design characteristics make it an excellent choice for those learning to sail or sailors who prefer simplicity over high performance. While not intended for serious cruising or offshore passages, the Capri 165 delivers exactly what it promises: honest, dependable sailing for coastal recreation and skill development.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 16.50 ft / 5.03 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.67 ft / 4.47 m
Beam 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Max Draft 2.33 ft / 0.71 m
Displacement 950 lb / 431 kg
Ballast 350 lb / 159 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 103 ft² / 9.57 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Frank Butler
Builder Catalina Yachts (USA)
First Built 1992
Last Built 2005
Number Built 3000
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.04
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
36.84
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
134.33
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.12 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.42 ft / 0.13 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 150.00 ft² / 13.94 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 49.89
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