Catalina Capri 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Catalina Capri 16
Brand: Catalina

Frank Butler·1987 – 2005·Catalina Yachts

Approximate drawing

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Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 16.5' · 5.03 m
Displ.: 1,350 lbs · 612 kg
First year: 1987

The Catalina Capri 16 emerged as a quintessential American daysailer, designed to bridge the gap between highperformance racing dinghies and stable, familyoriented pocket cruisers. Introduced during a period of significant growth for Catalina Yachts, the Capri 16 was engineered for ease of trailering and rapid deployment, making it a favorite for lake sailors and coastal daytrippers. Unlike the more delicate racing skiffs of its era, the Capri 16 features a robust fiberglass construction and a generous beam that provides exceptional initial stability. This model was eventually succeeded by the Capri 16.5, which refined the hull shape and cockpit layout, though the original 16 remains a staple in the used market for its simplicity and forgiving nature.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 1,525

Ask, not sold · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Catalina Capri 16. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

1 month · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Aug 25	2	$ 1,525	—

Where they're listed

Catalina Capri 16 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
United States	$ 1,525	2	0	100.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Catalina 22	23.83'	$ 6,500	83	26
Catalina 27	26.83'	$ 7,500	75	19
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19	19.25'	$ 14,641	58	38
Catalina Capri 26	26.17'	$ 11,200	36	16
Catalina 22 Mk II	23.83'	$ 40,000	30	15
Hobie Cat 16	16.58'	$ 3,791	28	9
Cape Cutter 19	23.62'	$ 18,672	20	13
Jeanneau Tonic 23	23.94'	$ 11,054	11	4
Beneteau First 25	24.61'	$ 9,354	10	5
Rhodes 19	19.17'	$ 3,000	6	2
Catalina Capri 16You are here	—	$ 1,525	2	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina Capri 16 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Catalina Capri 16 over the past 12 months is $1,525. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Catalina Capri 16 sailboats are for sale?+

2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where are Catalina Capri 16 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Catalina Capri 16 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).

04What should I look at instead of a Catalina Capri 16?+

Comparable models include Catalina 22, Catalina 27, Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.