The Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 vs Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 at 32,1 ft versus Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 at 32,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 tips the scales at 13 669 lbs — 441 lbs less than the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 at 13 228 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 Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 carries a rated maximum of 39 hp. Engine data for the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 66 gal and 66 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 13 228 lbs for the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 and 13 669 lbs for the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,1 ft and 5,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 uses Sloop rigging. The Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 has a documented auxiliary engine of 39 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,0 knots for the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 and 7,0 knots for the Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999.
Bottom line: The Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Deep draft Deep draft 1999 and Nauticat Yachts Nauticat 321 Standard Standard 1999 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.