Catalac 8 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Catamaran · multihull

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27' · 8.23 m

Disp.

6,283 lbs · 2,850 kg

First year

1975

The Catalac 8M, frequently referred to as the Catalac 27, stands as a foundational pillar in the history of British multihull production. Conceived by Tom Lack and designed in collaboration with naval architect John Winterbotham, the 8M was introduced in the early 1970s as a smaller, more accessible sibling to the legendary 9M. With 216 units produced during its tenure, it became a staple of the European coastal cruising scene. Unlike modern catamarans that prioritize lightweight materials and highperformance daggerboards, the Catalac 8M was built with an emphasis on sheer durability and interior volume within a compact 26foot 7inch footprint. Its construction utilized heavyduty GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), and notably, it featured a solid foredeck rather than the trampolines found on contemporary designs, creating a massive, stable platform for its size.