Catalina 28 vs 1978 C&C 24 — Comparison
Catalina 28
1978 C&C 24
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 28 | 1978 C&C 24 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 1998–2004 | 1978–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Canada |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) | 1,497 kg (3,300 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) | 612 kg (1,349 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 7 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 19 L (5.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 28 and 1978 C&C 24 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 28 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1978 C&C 24 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Catalina 28 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1978 C&C 24 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Catalina 28 measures 8.69m (28.5ft) overall with a beam of 2.90m, compared to the 1978 C&C 24 at 7.32m (24.0ft) with a 2.44m beam. The Catalina 28 is 1.37m longer than the 1978 C&C 24. The Catalina 28 displaces approximately 88% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 28 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.09 and 33.5 m² of sail area. The 1978 C&C 24, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 24.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1978 C&C 24 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 28 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The 1978 C&C 24 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.85. The ballast ratios are 40.3% for the Catalina 28 and 40.9% for the 1978 C&C 24, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 28 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L of water capacity and 57L of fuel. The 1978 C&C 24 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 30L water and 19L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1978 C&C 24 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1978 C&C 24 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 28 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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