The Catana Catamarans 50 2008 vs Catana Catamarans 62 2016 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Catana Catamarans 62 2016 measures 61,4 feet overall (2016), giving it roughly 11,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Catana Catamarans 50 2008 at 49,9 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Catana Catamarans 62 2016 tips the scales at 42 329 lbs — 12 346 lbs less than the Catana Catamarans 50 2008 at 29 983 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 110 hp, the Catana Catamarans 62 2016 has a 56-hp advantage over the Catana Catamarans 50 2008's 54-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 227 gal and 227 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Catana Catamarans 62 2016 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Catana Catamarans 50 2008 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Catana Catamarans 62 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Catana Catamarans 62 2016 displaces 42 329 lbs — a 12 346-lb difference over the Catana Catamarans 50 2008 at 29 983 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Catana Catamarans 62 2016 draws 12,4 ft, compared to 9,7 ft for the Catana Catamarans 50 2008. That 2,7-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Catana Catamarans 50 2008 is rigged as a Fractional Sloop while the Catana Catamarans 62 2016 carries Sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. For auxiliary power the Catana Catamarans 62 2016 carries a 110-hp engine against 54 hp on the Catana Catamarans 50 2008. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Bottom line: The Catana Catamarans 62 2016 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 42 329 lbs displacement and 61 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Catana Catamarans 50 2008 at 29 983 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.