Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 vs Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 vs Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 has a documented displacement of 16 499 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Sailboat comparisons often come down to details that specs don't fully capture — the quality of the standing rigging, the layout of the cockpit, and how the boat feels on a beat in 20 knots. A sea trial on both is strongly recommended.
Bottom line: The Catalina Yachts Catalina 375 - Wing Keel Wing Keel 2008 at 38,6 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 at 17,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38.60 ft
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet38.6
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters11.77
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches463
Beamnot available
Beam13.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4.80 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches58
Displacementnot available
Displacement16499.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMinn Kota
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39.6
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149.9
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower40 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Boat typeSail
Boat typeSail
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity96.4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal31.7
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters120
Riggingnot available
RiggingSloop
Mast Configurationnot available
Mast ConfigurationDeck stepped mast
Body / Hull
Ruddernot available
Rudder1 spade rudder
Helmnot available
Helm1 wheel
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed7.86
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots