Catalina Capri 14.2 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

14.17' · 4.32 m

Disp.

340 lbs · 154 kg

First year

1983

The Catalina Capri 14.2 stands as one of the most successful smallboat designs in the history of American yachting, functioning as a bridge between highperformance racing dinghies and stable family day sailers. Designed to be easily trailerable and simple to rig, the 14.2 was introduced to provide a modern, fiberglass alternative to the aging wooden dinghy classes of the mid20th century. Over its long production run, it has become a staple of community sailing programs and private docks alike, prized for its ability to carry up to four adults while remaining manageable for a single sailor. The boat's design emphasizes a wide beam for initial stability, a fractional sloop rig for tunable power, and a kickup centerboard and rudder system that makes it ideal for "beachcruising" and exploring shallow waters.