Catalina 16.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

1994·Catalina Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16.33' · 4.98 m
Displ.
430 lbs · 195 kg
First year
1994

The Catalina 16.5 stands as a cornerstone of the manufacturer’s "Sport Series," designed to bridge the gap between a highperformance racing dinghy and a stable family daysailer. Since its introduction, it has served as a primary trainer for sailing schools and a popular choice for coastal explores who prioritize ease of rigging and transport. Built with the same commitment to durability found in Catalina’s larger cruising yachts, the 16.5 features a handlaminated fiberglass hull and a large, ergonomic cockpit that can comfortably accommodate four adults—a rarity for a boat of this length. Its design is an evolution of the Capri 16.5, utilizing a modern hull shape with a wide beam that provides significant form stability. According to Catalina Yachts, the model is offered in both a centerboard configuration for easy beaching and a fixedkeel version for those seeking maximum stability and a "big boat" feel in a small package.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
United States (66.7%) · Canada (33.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 16.5 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Canada.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 10,1002066.7%
Canada$ 25,0001033.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Catalina 35535.42'$ 220,0007521
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Catalina 2525'$ 7,0005015
Catalina 30932.75'$ 75,0004013
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0003015
Catalina 31531.92'$ 173,250243
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,883114
Catalina 16.5You are here$ 15,00030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 16.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 16.5 over the past 12 months is $15,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 16.5 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Catalina 16.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 16.5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (66.7%), Canada (33.3%).
04What should I look at instead of a Catalina 16.5?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Catalina 22, Catalina 355. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.