Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 vs Catalina Yachts Catalina Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Catalina Yachts Capri 16.5 1996 vs Catalina Yachts Catalina Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 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 Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 is rated for 13 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 Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 could be the deciding factor.
The Catalina Yachts Catalina Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 has a documented displacement of 25 527 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 Morgan 440 Wing Keel 2004 at 45,1 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 - Detail45.11 ft
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet45.11
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters13.75
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches541
Beamnot available
Beam14.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches168
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4.11 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches49
Displacementnot available
Displacement25527.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMinn Kota
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100.1
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.92
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower75 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Boat typeSail
Boat typeSail
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity175.9
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal54.9
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters207.82
Riggingnot available
RiggingSloop
Mast Configurationnot available
Mast ConfigurationDeck stepped mast
Body / Hull
Ruddernot available
Rudder1 semi-spade rudder
Helmnot available
Helm1 wheel
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed8.54
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots