An Affordable Cruising Catamaran

Catalac 8M Catamaran information page

8 meter: Sold as Catalac 8M or Catalac 27

Production started 1975: 216 manufactured; 41 located Americas

Design Intent

Coastal Cruiser (some have made ocean crossings) Perfect weekend

or short vacation boat.

Current Price Range USD:

$35,000 to $55,000 (depending on condition & aux engine options)

Length Overall:

27 feet (8.2 meters)

LWL:

25' 4"

Beam:

13'8"

Draft:

2'4"

Weight:

6,000 lbs dry

Mast height:

above water: 39'

Sail Area:

(main , with two rows of slab reefing; & Jib) 348 sq ft.  (jib is auto Furling)

Power Options:

Single outboard: various manufacturers or 2  Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engines

Fresh Water

70 gallons

Fuel

24 gallons

Batteries

2 Banks

Accommodations:

Outboard and inboard layouts. However the "IB" plan was available

on "OB" boats.

2 plans:

1 double cabin forward starboard hull

1 single berth mid port hull-(inboard diesels)

1 single berth rear port hull (outboard engine)

2 single berths using settee or 1 queen berth using settee and table

1 head-forward port hull

Galley located in starboard hull

Twin diesel plan included "Rich Beers" Technicold engine driven refrigeration system in USA destined boats