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Catalina 22 Mkii
Designer: Frank Butler  ·  Builder: Catalina Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Catalina 22 Mkii

Popular among weekend sailors and sailing schools, this compact cruiser represents Catalina's commitment to accessible sailing. The Mark II version refined the original Catalina 22 design with thoughtful improvements that enhanced both performance and comfort for coastal adventures. Built with a sturdy fiberglass hull and featuring a swing keel design, this boat offers remarkable versatility for sailors who need shallow-water capability without sacrificing stability. The retractable keel system allows beach launching and exploration of protected waters that would be inaccessible to deeper-draft vessels, making it particularly appealing for lake sailing and gunkholing in coastal areas. The cockpit provides comfortable seating for day sailing with friends or family, while the cabin offers basic amenities for overnight adventures. Though compact, the interior layout maximizes available space with berths and storage suitable for weekend cruising. Known for forgiving sailing characteristics, the Catalina 22 Mark II builds confidence in newer sailors while remaining engaging for experienced hands. Its reputation for reliability and ease of handling has made it a fixture at sailing clubs across North America. This boat excels at introducing people to cruising while serving as an ideal platform for casual racing in one-design fleets.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.50 ft / 6.55 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.50 ft / 5.94 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 2,490 lb / 1,129 kg
Ballast 870 lb / 395 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 212 ft² / 19.70 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Frank Butler
Builder Catalina Yachts (USA)
First Built 1995
Number Built 2000
Related Sailboats Sunbeam 22 · Islander 21 · S2 69 · S2 67 Fk · S2 67
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 270
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
 18.44
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
 34.94
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
 149.92
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. 3.34 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 19.29
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 209.00 ft² / 19.42 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 141.54
How It Compares

vs. Islander 21, S2 67, S2 67 Fk, S2 69, Sunbeam 22

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Dimensions
LOA
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
21.5 ft
Islander 21
20.8 ft
S2 67
22.0 ft
S2 67 Fk
22.0 ft
S2 69
22.0 ft
Sunbeam 22
22.0 ft
LWL
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
19.5 ft
Islander 21
18.0 ft
S2 67
18.8 ft
S2 67 Fk
18.8 ft
S2 69
18.8 ft
Sunbeam 22
18.4 ft
Beam
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
8.0 ft
Islander 21
7.8 ft
S2 67
8.0 ft
S2 67 Fk
8.0 ft
S2 69
8.0 ft
Sunbeam 22
7.1 ft
Displacement
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
2 lbs
Islander 21
1 lbs
S2 67
2 lbs
S2 67 Fk
2 lbs
S2 69
2 lbs
Sunbeam 22
2 lbs
Ballast
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
870 lbs
Islander 21
1 lbs
S2 67
770 lbs
S2 67 Fk
770 lbs
S2 69
770 lbs
Sunbeam 22
770 lbs
Sail Area
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
212 sq ft
Islander 21
215 sq ft
S2 67
226 sq ft
S2 67 Fk
226 sq ft
S2 69
228 sq ft
Sunbeam 22
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
270 s/nm
Islander 21
279 s/nm
S2 67
—
S2 67 Fk
—
S2 69
—
Sunbeam 22
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
18.4
Islander 21
22.1
S2 67
21.4
S2 67 Fk
21.4
S2 69
21.6
Sunbeam 22
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
34.9 %
Islander 21
51.3 %
S2 67
35.0 %
S2 67 Fk
35.0 %
S2 69
35.0 %
Sunbeam 22
36.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
—
Islander 21
10.3
S2 67
10.8
S2 67 Fk
10.8
S2 69
10.8
Sunbeam 22
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
—
Islander 21
2.51
S2 67
2.46
S2 67 Fk
2.46
S2 69
2.46
Sunbeam 22
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
149
Islander 21
149
S2 67
148
S2 67 Fk
148
S2 69
148
Sunbeam 22
150
Hull Speed
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
—
Islander 21
5.7 kts
S2 67
5.8 kts
S2 67 Fk
5.8 kts
S2 69
5.8 kts
Sunbeam 22
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Catalina 22 Mkii ★
—
Islander 21
4.1
S2 67
4.0
S2 67 Fk
4.0
S2 69
4.0
Sunbeam 22
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