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The Catalina 25

Like most catalinas, the 25 represents good value for the money, but sailing performance and construction quality are average at best..

[Updated December 6, 2018]

The Catalina 25 is not exceptionally fast, stylish, or spacious compared to newer widebody models, and while the construction and workmanship are adequate, they too are not exceptional. But because of the builders strict adherence to a philosophy of offering a relatively spacious design, relatively well made, at a reasonable price, and backing up the product with generally good customer service, the Catalina 25 has turned out to be one of the most successful small cruising sailboats ever built, with 5,332 boats sold between 1976 and 1990, when the company ceased producing the model as demand tailed off.

The Catalina 25 Design

During those 14 years of production, the design went through a complete metamorphosis, starting out as a very simple and inexpensive trailerable swing-keel design, and ending as a relatively sophisticated minicruiser. As vice-president and chief designer Gerry Douglas says, The last boats we built had diesel inboards, hot and cold pressure water systems, and extremely complex electrical systems. They were like little Catalina 34s. It was what people wanted in the late 1980s.

If you consider all model years, you can find Catalina 25s with five different keel configurations: cast iron swing-keel, cast iron fixed keel, cast lead wing keel, cast lead fin keel without glass jacket, and in later boats, a lead keel encased in fiberglass. In the later boats there was a choice of fin keel, wing keel, or swing keel, and standard rig or tall rig. However, the swing-keel model, with a board-up draft of 2′ 8″, accounted for well over half of total production. Most Catalina buyers over the years have been cruisers rather than performance-oriented racers, and for many cruisers, the attractiveness of a boat suitable for shoal waters and trailering is undeniable. Relatively few Catalina buyers are avid racers, it seems. If the hundred or so owners who answered our survey request are an indicator, only a small percentage rate as important either the fin keels much more efficient foil shape and lower turbulence, or the greater light-air efficiency of a two-foot longer tall rig mast that increases sail area by almost 10 percent.

As the design developed over time, features changed enough so that in a number of respects the early boats are very different than 1987 and later model years. As a consequence, its imperative for prospective buyers to know what model year theyre looking at when shopping for used boats. Prices can vary from less than $5,000 to more than $16,000, not only dependent on condition, but also model year and features.

For example, at various times there was a choice of two different interiors: a dinette arrangement, and opposing settees. A flip-top (Catalinas version of the pop-top), which provided standing headroom, was a popular feature that was optional until 1987, at which time it became standard. In fact, in 1987 the entire boat underwent a major design change, yielding among other things a more contemporary deck and a more refined interior, with less teak and more fiberglass.

Performance and Handling of the Catalina 25

The Catalina 25, with a PHRF rating of around 228 for the standard rig or 222 for the tall rig, is not especially fast for its size. In fact, the swing-keel version, which is noticeably slower upwind than the fin-keel version, probably deserves an even higher time allowance than its been given. The fin keel is generally acknowledged to sail close to its rating, at least once the breeze pipes up to 10 knots or so. The swing keel is not as hydrodynamically sleek, and the keel lifting cable is out in the open where it causes extra drag, intensified if seaweed gets hung up on it.

The boat (especially the keel version) balances relatively well, tracks satisfactorily, and is quite maneuverable if sails are properly trimmed; it can be unforgiving if they are not. Several owners com plained to us of a heavy weather helm in a breeze.

The tall rig is a bit more tender than the standard rig, but definitely adds speed in light air. One just reefs a little earlier to maintain helm balance. But despite its virtues, the tall rig has a drawback mentioned by several owners: Unless you have a sailmaker chop off the bottom 12″ of the sail, the boom swings too low over the cockpit. This, however, may be the fault of some sailmakers; the consensus is that Catalina-supplied sails were not as well-made or well-shaped as those obtained from other sailmakers.

Under power, the Catalina 25 will make about 5- 1/2 knots with a 6-hp. outboard, and you can coax an extra 1/2 to 3/4 knot or so out of the boat with an 8- hp. or 9.9-hp. engine. (Theoretical maximum hull speed in ideal conditions is around 6.3 knots.)

The outboard is mounted on a fold-up transom bracket mounted off center to accommodate the outboard rudder. Some owners complained that the motor is difficult to raise and lower. Others observed that, in rough seas, when the boat pitches, an ordinary 20″ shaft outboard prop has a tendency to ventilate, particularly if the auxiliary is used under sail and the boat heels away from the side on which the engine is mounted. The owner consensus is that a 25″ extra long shaft largely solves that problem.

An inboard diesel engine would also solve the problem, but is not recommended; an owner of a 1986 model equipped with a 10-hp. Universal engine reports his boat is very slow under power, at least with the two-blade prop hes currently using. A three-blade prop might help, but would also significantly increase drag under sail.

Another disadvantage of the transom-mounted outboard is that its difficult for the helmsman to control. One owner who told us hed rigged remote engine controls in the cockpit said, Its the best thing weve done.

The boat needs to be reefed in 15 knots of wind (a jiffy reefing main was standard in later boats, though a roller furler for the jib was not). Above 15 knots, weather helm becomes very heavy if the main is left unreefed; one owner observed that she tends to round up in strong winds, or if heeled more than 15 degrees.

A short traveler is integrated into the stern pulpit, and although this works well while cruising, and

permits use of a bimini to protect crew from too much sun, mid-boom sheeting and a mid-cockpit traveler work better for single-handed daysailing and racing. Consequently, many owners have added the inboard traveler, some with a snap-on mainsheet block so they can switch back and forth.

A peculiarity of the design is that the distribution of the boats components evidently caused listing, in some boats to starboard, in others to port. For example, in the 1981 dinette model, owners complained that the dinette, engine, fuel tank, galley, and head were all on the port side, causing the boat to list noticeably to port. Catalina evidently took these complaints to heart, but the results were not totally effective; an owner of a 1982 model complained that batteries, holding tank, and outboard on the starboard side produced a list in that direction.

Other owner responses to our questionnaire included the following:

The absence of a bridge deck is a possible safety hazard when sailing offshore in a big following sea.

Narrow (7″ wide) sidedecks make going forward somewhat difficult. So do the 22″ high stanchions when the boat is heeled, impeding passage forward on the high side; shorter stanchions would help, but wouldnt be as safe.

The lifelines don’t lead to the top of the bow pulpit, but instead run to the deck at the bow to provide a slot for a deck-sweeping genoa. This can make the foredeck area insecure in adverse weather conditions. Bails on the top of the pulpit and pelican hooks on the lifelines would be an improvement, since it would then be possible to raise the lifelines in heavy weather or when a high-clew jib is being used.

Catalina 25 Interior

Compared to other boats available in the 1970s an early 1980s, the Catalina 25 is relatively spacious below, though some readers complained that the aft double is really only a single quarter berth and that the port side settee berth is not long enough for an adult. Newer beamier designs, of course, have the advantage of more elbow room below.

At least one owner improved sleeping accommodations by building a plywood platform which fits between the table on the port side and the settee on the starboard. The aft berth cushion, under the cockpit sole, was shortened slightly to fit on this platform. When in place, the platform results in an athwartships berth about 6′ 4″ long and 5′ 1″ wide, big enough for a double sleeping bag. When not in use, the plywood platform stows on the aft berth.

Light and ventilation below is very adequate, as long as theres a breeze from forward. Because the forward hatch slopes down the forward edge of the cabin trunk, when open it becomes a very effective windscoop. Boats with pop-tops have additional ventilation.

The pop-top was an extra-cost option, and a very popular one. Reader praise of the pop-top is almost universal, with comments from Buyer interest is much higher on boats with pop-tops to Contrary to what some folks say, this pop-top does not leak in the rain or spray. Headroom is 6′ 4″ with the pop-top raised.

Until the 1983 model year, when the company redesigned the icebox so it would, as one owner reported, keep block ice for three days, the icebox was severely under-insulated; many owners reported that it would only hold ice for less than a day. Another complaint was that the icebox drains directly overboard, and as a consequence, if the drain is left open when the boat heels, water enters the icebox. One reader killed two birds with one stone: We keep our trash in the built-in cooler where it is out of sight, and use an Igloo cooler which is bigger and works better.

Construction of the Catalina 25

The Catalina 25 has a full fiberglass hull liner, which makes it easier to keep the boat clean but at the same time can make repairs and adding owner-installed custom components more difficult.

Several owners judged that Florida-built Catalina 25 hulls, though adequate in strength, are not as well finished as the California-built boats. And several others commented on gel coat chipping and cracking, voids, pits, and crazing, particularly in stressed areas such as at sharp changes of direction in the cockpit, and corners of hatch covers, though these problems didnt seem to be a function of builder location.

Bottom blistering seems to have been a fairly common problem on Catalina 25s when an epoxy bottom coat had not been applied under the antifouling paint to prevent water incursion. Catalina now has a 10-year no-blister warranty, but during the era of the Catalina 25, the company had a five-year warranty with gradually diminishing payments during the period. Judging from reader response to our questionnaire, some owners were not entirely satisfied with that arrangement.

In the swing-keel version, Catalina used an ordinary galvanized steel trailer winch to hoist the keel, and although there are no doubt some 20-year-old boats that still have the original winch, many owners have had to repair or replace some or all of it, particularly when the boat is sailed in saltwater.

Another problem with early swing keel models involved breaking the pennant. At the lifting point on the trailing edge of the swing-keel there is a tapped hole on a flat area into which screws a stainless steel eye. A swaged fork fits over the eye and pivots on it as the keel swings up or down. The factory fixed the eye in place with Loctite, but over the years the eye could rotate, so that the clevis pin became parallel to the keel instead of perpendicular to it. Then it would bind, and eventually end up bending and then breaking the wire at the joint of the wire and the swaged fitting. To solve the problem, Catalina came up with a device to keep the eye from rotating, but some older boats may not be retrofitted. Owners and prospective buyers of older boats should examine the swing keel to be sure the eye is solidly fixed in place.

Several owners complained that there is no mechanical lock to stop movement of the swing keel,

which even at anchor can move laterally in its trunk, banging, thumping, and making it, according to one owner, hard to sleep through the night. Catalina offers a retrofit kit to alleviate the problem, composed of nylon or neoprene washers -but according to some owners, this cure is only partially effective.

The surface of the cast iron swing keel was said by some of the performance-oriented owners to be comparatively rough as it came from the factory. They advise filling and sanding fair and smooth for better sailing speed. We would add that the keel should be checked regularly for corrosion, and an epoxy barrier coat should be maintained on the surface to prevent excessive rusting and deterioration.

Deck and cabin hardware, while generally adequate, is considered sub-par by some owners, particularly on the early models. For example, the type of closed-barrel turnbuckles Catalina used are hard to inspect without disassembly, and as a result tend to corrode internally, sometimes freezing or completely failing. Later models have the open-barrel type, which is preferable.

The forward hatch for several model years was attached with self-tapping screws rather than throughbolted, causing the hatch to become loose in some cases. By 1983, bolts had replaced the screws. Other relatively common complaints include rusty screws on deck fittings, broken boom goosenecks, insufficient bow eye backing plates, tillers splitting (on one boat the tiller split twice), and problems with rudders delaminating and splitting along the edge.

A particularly common problem noted is that rudder gudgeons and pintles break or come adrift

from the transom. The repair involves installing a handhole inspection port on the inside of the transom to gain access to the fastening bolts. One reader said his lower pintle had broken under racing conditions, but that he had cured the problem by adding a third pintle and gudgeon halfway between the top and bottom fittings.

Several other readers reported that their boats had loose gudgeon bolts, stress cracks in the transom at the gudgeon attachment points, and transom leaks. One owner reported the transom cracked below the motor bracket because of lack of reinforcement behind the bracket.

The hull-deck joint on some models used selftapping screws rather than through-bolts. Several readers experienced rain and spray leaks along the rail. Portlights also have been a source of leakage problems, as have cockpit scuppers, rudder gudgeons, and various pieces of dealer-installed deck hardware, mostly due, we guess, to inadequate bedding procedures and backup plates.

Trailering the Catalina 25

Despite the fact that a bare Catalina 25 weighs approximately 4,150 lbs., the boat plus trailer, loaded for a weeks cruise, can easily weigh over 6,000 pounds. That means its necessary to tow with a big pickup or van equipped with a towing package, and virtually eliminates prospective trailer-sailors who only have access to an ordinary passenger vehicle, no matter how powerful. (An exception: Big cars built before the advent of downsizing and integral frames. For example, one reader says he pulls his 6,000-lb. rig successfully with a 1973 Olds 98).

The Catalina 25s mast is deck-stepped on a hinge, but several readers complained that no factory method is offered to make mast-raising safer and easier. Still, some owners have devised their own systems, with which they seem to be satisfied. One who made extensive modifications figures it takes him a mere 45 to 60 minutes from the time he pulls into the parking lot at the launching ramp until hes sailing away-and only a little longer than that to reverse the procedure.

One reader pointed out that with the swing keel model the rudder is deeper than the retracted keel (unless its a folding rudder, which Catalina offered as an option in some model years), which can produce problems at the launching ramp under some conditions. Another owner feels that his fin-keel is as easy to ramp-launch as a swing keel, provided an extra-long trailer tongue extension is used. We think that might be true on some ramps, but not on others.

If youre shopping for a Catalina 25 already equipped with a trailer, check the GVWR (Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating) decal before you buy. It indicates the loaded weight of the trailer in pounds, i.e. the sum of the carrying capacity of the trailer plus the weight of the trailer itself. One reader ordered (from a Florida dealer) and paid for a trailer with a 7,000 lb. capacity rating. What he got was one rated for only 5,000 lbs. He was prompted to check the decal because, he says, The trailer looked skimpy. He weighed the combination with the boat stripped and it came to 5,620 lbs. The dealer claimed it was the same trailer they always use for this boat an the dealer passed me off to the Florida plant, who passed me off to the trailer manufacturer, who finally made good after Frank Butler got into the act-after seven months of hassling.

New or unseasoned sailors making their first or second foray into the boat-buying game may find that the Catalina 25 is an attractive choice. The boat is relatively easy to handle, can be single-handed without too much trouble, and while not fast in the racing sense, is fast enough to satisfy many cruisers. The interior is big enough for two to cruise in relative comfort, while the overall size of the boat is not daunting to most newcomers to the sport. Other advantages for new sailors are that Catalina, in most cases, does a good job with customer service, and theres a quarterly 100-page glossy publication for all Catalina owners (from 8′ Sabots to all the way to Catalina 42s) called Mainsheet which offers support and helps to keep communications open between owners.

Asking prices on used Catalina 25s range from around $4,000 for older (late 1970s) models that probably need some work, to around $16,000 for newish (late 1980s) models fully equipped and in like-new condition, probably with an inboard engine and a trailer included. A price of $7,000 to

$8,000 is typical for early to mid-1980s boats, though we noticed a wide range, presumably based on condition and accessories.

Prospective buyers should check for bottom blisters (which can be expensive to repair), evidence of problems around the keel bolts or pivot on the swing keel, rudder connection problems, cracks in turnbuckles or rigging terminals, leaks around windows and hull-deck connection, and other common (and correctable) flaws.

Also check for which of the many extra-cost options have been installed-options which many experienced sailors would say should have been standard: boom vang, genoa winches, pop-top with canvas enclosure (originally two separate options), basic electrical system with running lights and cabin lights, galley equipment, head, lifelines and stanchions, and sails. Check especially the brand of sails; many readers report that they have been dissatisfied with Catalinas own brand of sails.

Overall, we think the Catalina 25 is not fancy or fast, but is economical, a fair sailer, and roomy for its size-a good boat for non-racers who don’t have a big budget and for relatively new sailors who want to get their feet wet in the sport.

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12 comments.

Mr Nicholson,

Thank you for the report on the Catalina “25” I’ve Been searching for an older (less expensive) under 30’ single handed sailboat for the past several months and finally today someone posted a Catalina 25’ on buy, sell, or trade in the Destin Florida area. The elder gentleman wanted to restore it but a bad hip has preventing that, so he sold it to me. I started sailing about 20 years ago with a Balboa 27’ with a swing keel (what a life saver). Lost it in the divorce. There are many sand banks and shoals here in Choctawhatchee Bay and a swing keel is what a newbie needs. I don’t think this Catalina has a swing keel, at least I don’t see the crank in the cabin. The ships dimensions in your report help immensely. I have not done an inventory yet on board (they left a lot of stuff) I hoping the main is useable and I have already inspected and cleaned the storm jib, I don’t see a Genoa (Bimini) or any other jib sail hidden away. Anyways, thanks for your report I look forward to getting it under sail.

We’ve had a 1985 Catalina 25 swing keel since 2006. I’ve sailed a lot of different boats over more than fifty years. This boat has been a good investment for fun and reliability. I’ve never reefed in the near fifteen years sailing it on the Monterey Bay. We’ve burried the rails on more than one occasion and while it does weather helm in heavy winds, it’s easily managed and I’ve never been worried about a knockdown.

Have 1985 Catalina 25 swing keel, #K4978. I don’t know if it’s the standard or tall rig. Can I tell from the HIN#?

i am new owner of a 25ft 1981 catalina and i need 1 simple measurement .. height of wing keel from the bottom of keel to the bottom of the boat as i am building a trailer to get it home with..

sorry fin keel

I am looking to buy a fixed keel Catalina 25. The keel seems short ar 4 ft when I would have expected 5 ft for a boat this size. My question is does this make the boat more tender with ballast less lower in the keel. And how does this affect performance say against the swing keel model

Did you get to sail ‘er this summer? We have a 1980 fin keel and as long as your co-captain doesn’t mind 10 to 15 degree heel, you’re not afraid to reef the main in a blow and you’re not sailing in a hurricane, you’ll find that 4 feet of keel is plenty.

Hi Peter, We’ve had our 1986 C25 SR SK for four years now. Our mooring mates have an 81 TR FK and we oftentimes run them together. While the Tall Rig makes theirs a little tender, proper trim seems to mitigate most puffs. As for our Swing Keel, typically deployed fully, we notice we cannot point as high but routinely we are keeping up around 6kts. I do notice in the SK, with the other owners aboard, that we have gain positive comments for our sails so I guess that is where you have a tough time making scientific comparisons, lots of variables. We have an even less fair comparison, a C25 Capri who has newer nicer sails and a seasoned skipper who wins most regattas and that fin easily allows him to point with a larger sail plan. The more I write, the less I think this will help you; however, for a swing keel, we’re plenty happy from a non-competitive perspective and don’t have envy/regrets when looking on those with fixed.

We have a Catalina 25 from 1983. We are in a humid area. We love the boat! Our son wants to add an air conditioner of some form to make it more tolerable to sleep on hot nights. I do not want to overwhelm the interior where I sit at the table to prepare meals and do artwork. What suggestions might you have for our situation? Thank you!

Pardon it is an 89 not an 83 Catalina !

I have a 1985 22ft and the cable for the keel broke can this be loaded onto a trailer?

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Specifications CAPRI 25 (CATALINA)

1980 - 24.58 ft / 7.49 m - Catalina Yachts (USA)

CAPRI 25 (CATALINA) Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 24.58 ft / 7.49 m LWL: 19.16 ft / 5.84 m S.A. (reported): 276.00 ft² / 25.64 m² Beam: 9.16 ft / 2.79 m Displacement: 2,950.00 lb / 1,338 kg Ballast: 900.00 lb / 408 kg Max Draft: 4.20 ft / 1.28 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1980 Last Built: 1986 Builder: Catalina Yachts (USA)

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The capri 25 catalina is a 24.58ft masthead sloop built in fiberglass by catalina yachts between 1980 and 1986..

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I enjoyed your write up and enthusiasm. Capri 25's are very nice racer cruisers. They are still very competitive under PHRF and are fun to sail in most conditions. The only negative is that they are very dependent on having high quality genoas. Jeff  

Ya, the extra deck/cockpit space is worth the smaller cabin. I got a ton of sails with it, 13 total. have a racing 155, a cruising 155 in good shape, a cruising 130 in good shape, (along with an 80 and storm jib lol) and this 1.9oz light weight gennaker thing i havent pulled out yet, but it says "max 14 appr" so i cant wait to see how that one works. plus the actual asym of course. we were immediately thrilled with how much more tight and balanced the boat felt under sail. the spade rudder (vs transom hung) is awesome. light winds, only had it at about 4kts, but it sails so much better than the hunter obviously. Getting crew weight and transfers right is going to be a fun game for sure i think i got super lucky, and avoided grounding it right off the bat by mere inches, a couple buddies had to swim to the boat from the ramp since the dock wasnt pushed in the water. i motored back in close to pick them up and realized i was getting close to the concrete ramp, and turned 90 immediately within a foot of it and ran parallel with it to get back away from shore... the draft is 4.2 and i could not have been in more than 4.5 maybe 5' of water...before getting to the ramp. woops  

loving the mountains backdrops. postcard quality.  

what did you do to repair the cockpit drains? after a weekend of sailing i found water in the "bilge" where the battery is, as wekk as the "bilge" below the cockpit seats. my guess is water got in there, and leaked down to the battery area. i dont think its the knot meter or sink through hull, so im going to start with replacing the cockpit drains. Also had water in there (not nearly as much) after a week of heavy rain. Did you cut out the existing tubes? glass in some pvc? its set up now with blocks of wood sandwhiched between the cockpit and transom with the bronze tube between them  

Nice, I've raced with Ben on Little Wing a few times. Great guy. He mentioned on FB he was helping a friend look at a Capri 25. Congrats on the purchase.  

nice work on the tabernacle.  

I just changed the bulbs in the existing lights to LED, seemed to work well.  

the existing unit was effed, the lens was scratched and shady...after a new bulb id already be half way to the price of the whole new fixture, and it looks way better. Gotta polish up this old gal! wherever i can!  

IDtrucks said: . Do you know how hard it is to start a nut with one hand on your back when you cant even bend your hand past flat? Its almost impossible. Anyway, ill paint over the old holes soon too. Click to expand...

so, real annoying...i covered the repaired area in barrier coat prior to applying bottom paint. I waited till the barrier coat was the right "curedness" to apply the bottom paint for the best adhesion...but the barrier coat never dried flat. i used the recommended 3/8th roller and the roller texture was still there when i applied the bottom paint. So if i was applying barrier coat to the whole hull, based on what i saw id let it fully cure, so i could sand it smooth prior to applying bottom paint. Other things i read online indicated that people did not sand the barrier coat prior to bottom paint...so how did people get a good smooth surface with the barrier coat? Just use a super fine roller and do 7 coats? its totalboat barrier coat btw I have a race this weekend so i just said **** it ill wrap this up and maybe deal with it later but im not going to kill myself over it.  

OK, Love this thread, and have stalked Little Wing for a awhile! I have Lunacy, Hull #72.. Love these boats! Im abut to pull mine, and let her dry on the trailer..wanted to thank you for the pics of the mast step replacement , its on my list!! Jim DiSomma Fort Monroe VA PS. are you also in Seattle? We go to Whidby,visit family in the summer, may have to buy you guys a beer!  

Little Wing here! IDTrucks has done a bang up job on Capriola! We moved to Seattle last year so we don't get to race against them at Bear Lake anymore. But we got to reunite last Sept at Spud Cup in Sandpoint ID and doing it again in a month!  

Been several years, since being mainsheet tech ed for the Capri 25. Some things that really came up time and time again on the boats were, the spreaders (glad to see you addressed) and the compression post below. Seems the sloppy marine plywood base for the compression post disintegrates after 40 years, go figure! I've seen people do repairs with fiberglassing in G10. Obviously leaky chainplates and bulkhead rot are on the list. The scuppers are another big deal I'd say too if you do those, try to go bigger in diameter. The stock ones are what 1"? it takes quite a while if you broach for the cockpit to clear. Bigger is better on that. So I was re-looking at the keel fiberglass repair from a bit ago, and I have to ask, was there an issue you were addressing? I know its probably perspective, but are the keel guides partly to blame for some of the damage? I noted on my triad trailer I had for mine, the guides were siginifcantly lower, looks like yours are almost against the hull. That being said, the angle of the trailer and trying to get the boat on, the higher guide might actually help raise the bow up during restrieve. Retrieveing these boats to trailer is a real chore, even if you strap launch it. I stand by the fact though these boats are light air killers. They also hold up pretty well to some wind with the right depowering. I've gone the S2 7.9 route (for my second time), and I very much compare my Capri 25 to the S2 7.9. There are days I'd love to have my former boat back. In a lot of ways my S2 is "boring" compared to the Capri (the feel of the Capri was always more edge of the seat kind of fun). Boat for boat though the S2 is slightly faster in all but the lightest of winds (like splitting hairs slightly faster - a good Capri 25 sailor could easily eat my lunch). Either way I love the work you have done. Keep posting!  

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**25 CATALINA CAPRI (REDUCED!)**

Madison, Mississippi

Make Catalina

Model Capri

Length 25.0

Posted Over 1 Month

This is an amazing condition 25' Catalina Sailboat. Great for first time sailors all the way to Advanced racers. This is a very fast boat. Brand new 3.5 HP outboard motor still under warranty. Registration good tell 2018! Bottom paint redone 4 months ago as well as professional wax job on entire boat! Lots of room inside and out. It comes with one main sail 2 jibs and a beautiful new spinnaker. All leather inside. All sails in good shape. The boat is literally cleaned up and ready to go for the beautiful fall weather. I accept calls or text. 601-two59-one841

84' CATALINA CAPRI 25 SAILBOAT

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Category Daysailer Sailboats

I purchase this sailboat to learn to sail,now I'm ready for a big one.This boat is and excellent day sailer . Deep sounder. · Sink and hand pump. · Porta potty. · New deep cycle Battery. · Solar panel to keep battery charged. · Running lights. · LED Cabin lights. · Outboard 9.8 HP Tohatsu. (run great) · Main sail, Genoa 150% and Spinnaker with whisker pole. All sails in good conditions. · Fire extinguisher, life guard jackets, anchor. · Running and fixed rigging in good conditions. · No soft spots.

1980 Catalina Capri 25

Bay City, Michigan

Model Capri 25

Category Cruiser Boats

1980 Catalina Capri 25 1980 Catalina Capri 25 Powered By A Brand New Nissan 4 Stroke 6 HP Outboard. Options include: Compass, Porti Potti (new never used), Rebuilt Winches, New Knot meter, (2) Main sails, 100 Jib, 130 Geni, Spinnaker pole, 130 mylar, Main sail cover, Winches rebuilt, Trailer with extension on trailer. Very clean Boat! Will consider trades for late model jet ski, older powerboat or bike.

1981 Catalina Capri 25

Evergreen, Colorado

1981 Catalina Capri 25 Sailboat. This 1981 Catalina Capri 25 Sailboat Goes By The Name Of Wind Stalker- She Is Beautifully Proportioned And It Features A Variety Of Elements That- Give It Both A Fresh And Nostalgic Face 25 Feet In Length And A Fun Sail. With A Power Supply Via A 9.9 Horsepower Mercury Outboard Engine The- Boat When Dry Sits On A Dual Axle Trailer Equipped With A Marine Head- With A Holding Tank Has Really Good Sails 2 Jibs Two Marine Batteries- In 2012 It Has A New AM FM Stereo With A CD Player And 4 Speakers- Fresh Bottom Paint Has Been Completed Has A Very Clean Interior With - Booth Seating As Well As A Couch 2 Sinks 2 Range Alcohol Stove. The Boat Is White With Lower Blue Trim And The Interior You Will See Nice- Hardwood Accents Running Throughout The Spacious Interior With Purple- Cushioned Seats And White Walls Maintained And Very Sea Worthy. Length Overall 24 Feet 7 Inches- Trailer Dual Axle- Engine Type Single IO- Horse Power 9.9 HP- Engine Hours Less Than 150- Engine Manufacturer Mercury- Number of Engines 1- Fuel Type Gasoline- Fuel Capacity 25 Gallon- Sleeps 6 People. Boat Located In Evergreen CO. Financing Nationwide Shipping And Warranties Available To Qualified Buyers

1985 CATALINA CAPRI 22 foot SAILBOAT/ 7 SAILS / OUTBOARD ENGINE

Titusville, Florida

Model Capri 22

Length 22.0

This beautiful CATALINA CAPRI 22 foot sailboat is located at a marina in Titusville, Florida. It is sail ready and comes with a 2005 Mercury 4 Hp, 4 Stroke Outboard engine with only 9 hours on the motor. The motor was last started 2 months ago. This vessel sleeps 6 people and has racing rigging. It comes with a mast, boom, spinnaker pole with a brand new "hank on" jib and storm jib. Further sails include Capri 22 Genoa and Capri 22 Main sail along with a spinnaker sail with pole, all in excellent condition. However, the roller furler at the bow is not operating properly at this time and appears to be jammed or stuck, but is presently installed on the boat. There is a small crack on one of the side cabin windows but no leakage. The rudder has some wear on the bottom but is fully functional. Railing and stanchions are all solid.The boat comes with a fixed keel with a 4 ft. draft. The forward hatch has never been opened by me for water tight, containment purposes, so I am not sure how functional it is. There are no soft spots or leaks on the boat and the hull is in excellent shape with no bottom painting needed at this time. There is also an EZ Mast Erection System to raise the mast, numerous lines, brand new porta - potti, anchor, life jackets, 50 amp Minn Kota Electric Trolling Motor(not working-needs repair). A flush mounted outside compass was removed by the previous owner. The boat also comes with an outboard support raising platform for the 4 HP engine, which works when the engine is in the water, but has trouble in raising the engine out of the water and has some wear on it. However a smaller, lighter engine(2 to 3 HP) seems to work just fine and raises and lowers this lighter engine into the water with ease. A swimming ladder is also attached to the stern of the boat. Overall the boat is in good to excellent condition and is presently in the water with no trailer available. One forward cleat is loose but is still functional. Please keep in mind that my sailing experience is limited and although I have sailed the boat with the jib, I have not raised or sailed the vessel with either the Genoa, Main or Spinnaker sails because of time constraints, but with my limited knowledge all sails appear to be in "excellent condition". The boat presently needs a good cleaning on the interior of the cabin. The entire boat is being sold in "as is" and "where is condition" to include the outboard motor with no guarantee or warranty to be implied. Also included are manuals for the boat and engine. This is a SUPER BARGAIN for the sailing enthusiast! The deposit must be paid thru Paypal with the balance of the purchase price to be paid by cash within one week of purchase and the boat to be picked up within one week of the purchase date. As a SUPER BONUS, the Seller will also add two good to excellent, high quality DOYLE Sails that "appear to be" main sails for an estimated 25 foot sailboat; the value is estimated at $1,000.00 for these 2 used sails. The marina here has boat slips available and allows live-aboards at a reasonable price, along with power, water and free computer connection etc. Seller has good, clear title for this great boat and SUPER PURCHASE!

25' 1984 Catalina Capri 25 Tall Rig

Aurora, Colorado

Please contact owner Evan at 303-345-three three five five. Boat is located in Denver, Colorado. Tall-rig. Denver, CO. Nice, fast boat. Spinnaker, Genoa, 150 jib, regular jib, 2 mainsails, 2014 6 HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard engine (just paid $1700 for it), new halyards, Bimini, plenty of mooring lines, bumpers and all associated equipment. Tandem galvanized trailer with surge brakes. If you know Catalina's, you know this is one of their best designs. It does not take much wind to make this boat rock'n'roll.

1984 Catalina Capri 25 Tall Rig

Denver, Colorado

1984 Catalina Capri 25 Tall Rig Please contact owner Evan at 303-345-three three five five. Boat is located in Denver, Colorado. Tall-rig. Denver, CO. Nice, fast boat. Spinnaker, Genoa, 150 jib, regular jib, 2 mainsails, 2014 6 HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard engine (just paid $1700 for it), new halyards, Bimini, plenty of mooring lines, bumpers and all associated equipment. Tandem galvanized trailer with surge brakes. If you know Catalina's, you know this is one of their best designs. It does not take much wind to make this boat rock'n'roll. Make: Catalina Model: Capri 25 Tall Rig Length: 25 Dealer: BoatsFSBO.com ID: 218676 Ad provided by BoatingBay

27' 1991 Catalina Capri Sailboat

Portsmouth, Virginia

For more details visit: http://www.BoatsFSBO.com/97633 Please contact boat owner William at 757-286-1025.This boat is priced to sale. It is in grate shape. Motor only has 50 or less hours. All sales are in good shape, It has all new batteries ,6 life jackets, radio and cd player. V H F radio, C B radio , two beds, full kitchen, Full bath with hand healed shower. 25 Gl. frish water tank, head , new compus , depth finder with out going and return charting. Fully stocked kitchen , lots more.

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Thank you all for your helpful information. I want to pay it forward by sharing our experience on May 26.

We were introduced to the guide Luigi and he walked with us to the Ferry line. Luigi was waiting for us when we got off the ferry and walked us over to the boat.  We were so glad we didn't have to find a boat tour in Capri,  it was a scene of pure chaos when we got off the ferry.

There were only 15 people in our group and we had a big boat with a bathroom and option to buy snacks and drinks on board.  It was the best 15 euro I will ever spend.  They offered to let some people swim for about 15 minutes.  The boat ride ended up being around 90 minutes.   It was wonderful, even though the blue grotto was closed due to high tides.

The guide then offered to drive us around all day for an additional $25 euro per person.  After seeing the lines at the funicular, taxi and bus stops,  we all jumped at the offer.  Thanks to my friends here on TripAdvisor,  I knew a taxi up to Anacapris would be at least $25 ONE way!

He drove us from the marina up to Anacapri where we had lunch and did the chair lift.  Then he drove us to Capri to walk around for an hour and then drove us back down to the marina to catch the ferry.  We were originally supposed to be on the 4:55 pm ferry back to Sorrento,  but we were late so the guide arranged for us to go back on the 5:25 ferry which was fully booked when we bought our tickets in the morning.

The day was the highlight of our trip.  Even though we didn't have to wait for buses and taxis, we still needed over 6 hours to do what we did.

In total we spent 87 Euro per person for the entire day. 

It was so nice not worrying about getting a taxi or bus and making it back in time to catch the ferry.  I was pretty confident that Ali Lauro wouldn't leave us behind because we booked the tour through them.  Luigi made sure we all got a spot on the ferry.

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Luigi sounds great, any way to contact him directly

Luigi worked for Ali Lauro. You buy the boat tour through them. There was a lady that was selling the tour with Luigi in front of the Ali Lauro ticket office. You can also book it on their website.

Luigi offered the tour of the island once we were on Capri. We paid him cash.

It was enough time for us, but we didn't do any shopping. Just window shopped.

If you are able to do the grotto, I would think you would need an additional 2 hours.

One other thing to consider is the weather. I didn't want to book anything too early because if it's rainy or cloudy, the views would not be as spectacular. The boat ride would also not be enjoyable if it was windy and the sea had big waves.

We had to switch up our itinerary once we got to Sorrento to do Capri on the best day.

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Food Network-favorite Keewaydin Island burger joint has new captain: Here's what to know

Why did Lori Dean sell her Food Network-famous boat Just Beachy Burgers on Keewaydin Island?

“We had a 10-year plan,” said Lori Dean.

Not included in that was Brad “Baggy” Homuth, Dean’s partner in life and business, dying last May.

The couple started their business adventure in April 2014.

“It's time to pass it on to somebody younger who can handle the lengthy days,” she said.

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How long are those days?

It's easily 12 hours, and she starts at 7 a.m. loading food, ice and gasoline onto a truck. Then it’s off to the boat, unloading the truck’s contents and organizing for the day.

Weather and tides permitting, the boat lands at Keewaydin around 10 a.m. to cook and serve its famous burgers, hot dogs and more.

For the past seven years, Dean’s been keeping track of how many items she's sold. Her tally through March 14:

• 57,926 cheeseburgers
• 31,515 hot dogs
• 26,112 orders of fries
• 16,387 grouper sandwiches and tacos
• 14,298 Boom Boom shrimp

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In 2018, Food Network put Just Beachy Burgers on the national map in a special food boats show featuring America’s best “floating eateries.”

Host Jordan Andino and his production crew taped for two days. It sparked Dean’s signature “Island Burger” because each competing boat selected by Food Network featured different types of food and was required to personalize a dish corresponding to the theme of the boat.

More recently, Just Beachy Burgers won five 2023 Taste of Collier “best of” accolades in categories spanning burger, view, food truck, lunch spot and waterfront dining.

The boat also made NDN's "best burgers of 2023" list, noting how three cheeseburger  varieties are stacked high and served hot-to-the-touch off the grill. Donning my JLB hat, I said, "Even though everything tastes better at the beach, I’d eat this one anywhere."

What she'll miss most

“That day-to-day interaction with our customers, whether they're locals or those returning every year. Sometimes, they're new to the boat, and we always enjoy talking to them, finding out where they’re from, and knowing how long they are staying.”

The boat is also active in the community. Just Beachy Burgers supplied food for CCSO’s Keewaydin Island cleanups.

After Hurricane Ian hit Isles of Capri, Dean and Homuth fed its residents. In Immokalee, Dean and Homuth gathered a crew of 11 friends to feed 700 residents in four hours.

What she won't miss?

The grueling hard work, especially the truck-to-boat loading, lifting and moving of 16 7-lb. bags of ice, 15 gallons of gas for every trip, and the provisions to prepare for hungry customers.

“It's a lot of bending. As the fries are depleted through the day, you're bending further into the freezer to get more.”

What's next?

With his father Alex, Maykol Guzman is the boat's new owner-operator and captain. Just Beachy Boat’s regulars already know Maykol, who’s done the hefty lifting since Homuth’s passing and has worked every station on the boat during the past five years. Dean rests assured of his first-hand expertise in maintaining the boat’s high-quality food and hospitality standards.

As for Dean?

She still owns and operates Keewaydin Island Local Water Shuttle , a concierge-like business that provides roundtrip transportation to the island, beach chairs, towels, coolers and sun-blocking umbrellas.

After a rough 2023, she’s also looking forward to time for “laying back and enjoying life.”

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In the works? Packing her RV for trips to see Kid Rock and Jelly Roll in concert.

If you’re heading to Keewaydin on April 20, she’s hosting a customer appreciation event with a few giveaways featuring the band Smoke and Shine.

Diana Biederman is NDN's food & restaurant writer.

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1982 Capri 25

• Description

Seller's Description

Standard features

1982 Capri 25 W/4 HP Tohatsu

Fast Racer/Cruiser

Large, Good Quality Sail Inventory

ACCOMMODATIONS:

V Berth with Space for Porta-Potti Forward Opposing Settees and Two Quarter Berths in Main Cabin Lots of Storage Area

DECK/SAILS/RIGGING:

Large Sail Inventory in Very Good Condition Tohatsu 4 HP Long Shaft Used Once Good Running and Standing Rigging Ready to Sail

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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