Catalina 25
| Development | |
|---|---|
| I foretriangle height | 29.00 ft (8.84 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 10.50 ft (3.20 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 24.66 ft (7.52 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 9.58 ft (2.92 m) |
How fast does a Catalina 25 go?
about 5- 1/2 knots
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.)
How heavy is a yacht mast?
Standard Mast Lengths: 39′ (66.3 lbs.) Weight/ft.: 2.24 lbs.
What kind of boat is a Catalina 25?
The Catalina 25 is a 25’ (7.62m) cruising sailboat designed by Frank Butler (United States). She was built between 1978 and 1994 by Catalina Yachts (United States) with 5866 hulls completed. The Wing keel version is offered with a short keel fitted with large winglets.
What is the ratio sail area to displacement on a Catalina 25?
The Catalina 25 is as well listed, on Boat-Specs.com, in Fin keel, Swing keel and Tall rig version ( see all the versions compared ). The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat’s displaced volume to the power two-thirds.
What is the PHRF rating of a Catalina 25?
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. 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.
Are Catalina’s good for racing?
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.
