Jul 18, 2009 · The boat looks pretty clean in the pictures and if it has all the upgrades it says it does it is probably worth the money. Catalina 25's usually go for around 5-10k depending on condition. I would definetely stay in protected waters though. How long you can stay on it is more a matter of personal preference. Some people can liveaboard a 25 footer.

Dec 15, 2010 · The Catalina 25 is a proven short distance Cruiser excellent for the Columbia River and the Puget Sound. Primarily sailed on fresh water, the hull and plumbing are in great shape, as well as the full battened mainsail with reefing points and complementing headsails.

Jul 13, 2009 · catalina 25 Hi, I've sailed my 1978 Catalina 25 fin keel all over Southern CA and Mexico. I've sailed 2000 miles per year for the last 4 years. I've raced Newport - Ensenada, Crew of Two Around Catalina and the Border Run. I've single handed from San Diego around the Channel Islands 3 times and down Baja once. Nothing major has ever broken.

Aug 31, 2009 · SpcAlan1, Catalina built two versions of the Catalina 25 - a standard rig version, and a tall rig. The boom on the tall rig is one foot lower than the boom on the standard rig, and the difference in boom height means that a bimini must be …

Dec 10, 2011 · I took out my friends 25' Catalina 25 today in Long Island Sound from Westbrook CT. This boat has a very large probably 150 roller furling Genoa that is very soft. A main with line reef point that is not ripped but is very soft and stretched. It …

Sep 1, 2009 · Catalina 25 "Upgrades"? Jump to Latest 16K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by jjablonowski Jul 8, 2010

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Oct 19, 2015 · I purchased a Catalina 25 and got it home last week. Cleaned everything out and now crawling through it to figure out what it truly needs. It appears the electrical system is a DIY job that was done with no real thought or quality of work. She has the two large batteries under the starboard settee as Catalina sold her.

Jan 28, 2025 · In the spring I'd repair it as best you can. Meanwhile, I'd start looking for a replacement. Reasonably priced used rudders show up occasionally on the Catalina 25 facebook group Log into Facebook and on the Catalina 25 National Association website Association Forum. New replacements can be ordered from Foss.

Nov 8, 2009 · Catalina 25/250 and Capri 25 International Association As former Commodore, I would suggest you try asking on our forum. However, I'll answer for you. I have a Catalina 25 fin. My good friend had a Catalina 25 tall rig wing. We sailed together in all kinds of weather. The wing is longer, is lead, and has lots of weight down low in the wings.