Catalina Capri 16 spec question

Sep 6, 2025
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Catalina 16 Petenwell
I have a 1995 Catalina Capri 16 (keel version) which has suffered a catastrophic mast failure. A replacement mast is on the way, but I need to know how far from the bottom (or the top) of the mast to install the spreaders, the attachment for the jib, and the shrouds. You might well ask why I am not using the original mast for this; the answer is that the fellow who attempted repairs on the mast cut that section out and discarded it, leaving a mast several feet shorter than the original 22'11". All of the other hardware is on the old mast and I can use that as a template. This is a great looking little boat and is ideal for the lake I sail it on. Would love to get it back in the water.
 

KCofKC

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Sep 6, 2010
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Catalina 28TR MKI 317 Smithville
A couple of thoughts. You could contact Catalina and get the dimensions from them or you can assemble the mast with the information that you have, step the mast, run the sail up and measure where the goose neck should be, or you could find another Capri owner and see if he will provide the information. Good luck.