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06.06.2021 12:31:28
Catalina 25 Companionway, Bulkhead-mounted Cockpit Instruments, and Halyard Winches On Deck House, Port and Starboard [links]
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Catalina 25 Companionway, Bulkhead-mounted Cockpit Instruments, and Halyard Winches On Deck House, Port and Starboard [links]
The Catalina 25 came in three keel configurations, initially a swing or fin keel, and later a shoal draft wing keel that replaced the swing keel model. The keel bolts on the fin keel were not originally stainless steel and were prone to rusting, but stainless steel was used in later models.
For safety, the Catalina 25 cockpit is self-bailing. Early models had the scupper drains in a horizontal position in the cockpit sole, which as in other boats were prone to clogging with leaves and other debris. Later Catalina 25s were updated with drains oriented vertically in the transom at the level of the cockpit sole, which do not clog. A stainless steel rail surrounds the cockpit. Lifelines extend forward of the rails. The lines open on either side at the forward end of the cockpit. A stainless steel swim ladder hangs from the stern, and can be lifted out of the water when not in use. [links]
Catalina 25 with Owner-installed Cockpit Table (feeding kids in the cockpit makes for easy clean up) [links]
The Catalina 25 is a good racer/cruiser for inland and coastal waters available on the used market at very affordable prices. This sailboat benefits from a large user base, active owner’s forum, and easy availability of spare parts.
Though the best way to insure you’re using our products safely is through our Brownell Safety Training Program, we’ve included a user manual, as well as the following diagrams for common scenarios.
NOTE: Never tie your cover on the stand, as it might pull them both away in a heavy wind. Tie the cover independently.
This video will show you just how quick, safe, and easy the Brownell Boat Stands System can shore a boat. With over 2,000,000 Brownell Boat Stands in use, the system is proven safe and preferred by professionals world wide. Thanks to Niemiec Marine and Burr Bros. for their time and assistance in hauling and shoring these boats.
I'm new to this site, but have been sailing my C-25 swing keel for about 10 years. Like probably many others, I bought my boat on the water and don't have a trailer. :-( I've paid someone a few times to move the boat to some different local lakes in the Dallas area, but now I am considering moving it several hours away and most of the haulers want to charge more than the boat is worth, so it might be a better option to just sell the boat and buy another one where we are moving to. So.
Wouldn't the rollers cause the weigh to be concentrated over a relatively small area and run the risk if damaging the bottom (oil-canning)?
Yes, you absolutely need to lower the keel onto a support once you have the boat on the trailer. The keel is very heavy and will damage the lifting hardware if you keep it raised. As far as height goes, keep the rollers as low as possible but that will still allow you to lower the keel a few inches. The lower the boat rides, the easier it is to trailer, launch, and recover. Never allow the boat to rest on the keel— this could cause significant damage to the fiberglass keel trunk and hinge housing. more
These are great boats, I had one for years, and are a blast to sail. Enjoy. more
I'm looking at a Catalina 25 that's on a roller type trailer. All the trailer sailers that I've seen have been on bunk type trailers. The seller claims that the trailer is correct for the boat but I'm a little skeptical.
Yes, you absolutely need to lower the keel onto a support once you have the boat on the trailer. The keel is very heavy and will damage the lifting hardware if you keep it raised. As far as height goes, keep the rollers as low as possible but that will still allow you to lower the keel a few inches. The lower the boat rides, the easier it is to trailer, launch, and recover. Never allow the boat to rest on the keel— this could cause significant damage to the fiberglass keel trunk and hinge housing. more
When the mini's are done Stan at Schiada and I were going to take them both over there with the 43 as a chase boat.
Like others have said, I've seen it worse on Mead and Havazoo, than I have on the way to the island. [links]
I was in HS, and had to go surf:skull more
Think either of the minis will be able to pull a skier?
No radio, no one knew where we were, no compass, hell, I'm not sure we had life vests. more
No worries, boat handled it easily. Had worse waves on Havasu! more