I am so glad that I have just found your channel I am the proud owner of a Catalina 25 swing keel pendulum keel traditional with the factory original EZ loader trailer that can be unbolted taken apart loaded on the boat and taken with you when you go it is a privilege to have found your channel
Danke für die Informationen und die umfassenden Analysen, nicht nur zur Catalina 25, auf der die Jaguar 25 fußt. Weiterhin viel Spaß beim Segeln und dabei immer die bekannte Handbreit.
Thanks for an excellent overview of the Cat25. It was on my shortlist - and after listening to you, probably now near the top! I am not sure why there are so many who bash Catalina as a lower end brand. Value is the key word. I especially appreciate the details about some of the features that only are available in later years - after 1986. I will focus my search on later years now. Sounds like a good fit for my first Great Lakes sailboat!
Hi Geoff, thanks for the nice comment. Glad to hear you found the video helpful. I personally think the Catalina 25 is a very well designed sailboat. You shouldn’t have to hard of a time finding a decent one, with so many of them still out there. Also, it’s relatively easy to get parts for them, either through Catalina Direct or used anywhere else on the net. Best of luck to you. We hope you will find a good one. Cheers!
Since I have an 89 with hull #5894, you can say that there were far more built than 5866. Probably well into the 6k's by 1991, which is when I believe they stopped building them, not 94.
Thanks for the comment. I think you are right about that. Actually, closer to 6500 have been made. It has been in production worldwide for longer. In the UK 🇬🇧 as the Jaguar, and in Australia 🇦🇺 as the Bumaroo, or so. Cheers!
Hey Mark, thanks for your question. As far as I know, does it lack a safety bolt to secure the keel in the down position, or any position it is in, really. The C-22 has this safety feature.The purpose of this is, to prevent the keel from coming through the cabin floor, in case of a capsize situation. The swing keel is also lighter than the fin keel. Granted, it is deeper, and therefore as a better arm. So, I think if the keel would fall back, in a capsize situation into its retracted position, the boat might not come back up. I hope this answers your question. Cheers!
Now I got it. The twitchy cursor. Sorry about that. Lol! Think about it as a low-budget special effect. I must admit though, it's somewhat irritating for sure. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Much appreciated. Cheers!
Hi Brian, thank you for your question. I think it really depends on what you are going to use it for. My opinion in a nutshell: I think the B25 is the better trailer sailboat. I went into detail in the video I made about it. I hope that will answer the question why, as it naturally arises.The C25, I think anyway is the better performer, being intentional designed as a cruiser racer. As I always point out, every design is a compromise. Both are really great boats, in my opinion. Cheers!
I am so glad that I have just found your channel I am the proud owner of a Catalina 25 swing keel pendulum keel traditional with the factory original EZ loader trailer that can be unbolted taken apart loaded on the boat and taken with you when you go it is a privilege to have found your channel
Thank you very much for this super nice comment. Truly much appreciated. You have a great boat to call your own. Congratulations. Cheers!
Danke für die Informationen und die umfassenden Analysen, nicht nur zur Catalina 25, auf der die Jaguar 25 fußt. Weiterhin viel Spaß beim Segeln und dabei immer die bekannte Handbreit.
Dankeschön 🙂
Whoa.. video was the one i didn't know I needed.. buying one next week..
That’s awesome, Kris. It’s an amazing sailboat. Congratulations!
You make great videos. 🙏
Thank you much for your super nice comment. Much appreciated 🙂
Thanks for an excellent overview of the Cat25. It was on my shortlist - and after listening to you, probably now near the top! I am not sure why there are so many who bash Catalina as a lower end brand. Value is the key word.
I especially appreciate the details about some of the features that only are available in later years - after 1986. I will focus my search on later years now.
Sounds like a good fit for my first Great Lakes sailboat!
Hi Geoff, thanks for the nice comment. Glad to hear you found the video helpful. I personally think the Catalina 25 is a very well designed sailboat. You shouldn’t have to hard of a time finding a decent one, with so many of them still out there. Also, it’s relatively easy to get parts for them, either through Catalina Direct or used anywhere else on the net. Best of luck to you. We hope you will find a good one. Cheers!
Great vid thank you
Thanks for the super nice comment. Much appreciated. Cheers
Really great. Thanks for putting this up.
Hi Kirk, Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching Dennis.
Since I have an 89 with hull #5894, you can say that there were far more built than 5866. Probably well into the 6k's by 1991, which is when I believe they stopped building them, not 94.
Thanks for the comment. I think you are right about that. Actually, closer to 6500 have been made. It has been in production worldwide for longer. In the UK 🇬🇧 as the Jaguar, and in Australia 🇦🇺 as the Bumaroo, or so. Cheers!
I have an 86c25 not in water yet under restoration.🤗
That’s a really nice boat. It’s definitely worth the effort. Hope you’ll have a fabulous time with her. Cheers!
Great. Thank you.
Thanks, You are welcome!
Very informative vid. Does the swing keel version still have the self righting feature? Thanks!
Hey Mark, thanks for your question. As far as I know, does it lack a safety bolt to secure the keel in the down position, or any position it is in, really. The C-22 has this safety feature.The purpose of this is, to prevent the keel from coming through the cabin floor, in case of a capsize situation. The swing keel is also lighter than the fin keel. Granted, it is deeper, and therefore as a better arm. So, I think if the keel would fall back, in a capsize situation into its retracted position, the boat might not come back up. I hope this answers your question. Cheers!
@@SAILINGGOODOLDBOATS :Thanks so much for a well thought out and well explained answer. I really appreciate it!!!
who on 26:32 thought they had a fly on their screen lol?
Not sure if I am understanding your question. 🤔
the cursor@@SAILINGGOODOLDBOATS
Now I got it. The twitchy cursor. Sorry about that. Lol! Think about it as a low-budget special effect. I must admit though, it's somewhat irritating for sure. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Much appreciated. Cheers!
How did you run your bilge pump out.
I simply installed a through hull fitting in the upper part of the transom.
Hello and thank you for posting. I do have a question. Which did you prefer Catalina 25 or the Bayfield 25. And could you elaborate on why. Thank you
Hi Brian, thank you for your question. I think it really depends on what you are going to use it for. My opinion in a nutshell: I think the B25 is the better trailer sailboat. I went into detail in the video I made about it. I hope that will answer the question why, as it naturally arises.The C25, I think anyway is the better performer, being intentional designed as a cruiser racer. As I always point out, every design is a compromise. Both are really great boats, in my opinion. Cheers!
Hi, great video. If you don’t mind buying another boat. May I suggest a Pacific Seacraft Dana 24!!!
Thanks
You didn’t sail
All the time. Cheers