Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 25 by Carol Lawlor

Year built
Location of boat	York, Pa.
The boat is sailed on	Rivers
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1997
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	YES, It's Been a great experiance for me. I am a new sailor and This is my first
Gear that's been added	not yet
Structural or complex improvements	no
The boat's best features	Points well, and very forgiving
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	this model tends to leak around the cabin windows.
Sailing characterisitcs	Port tack is favored on mine, and it tends toward weather helm. So far I've been more limited by my own ability.
Motoring characterisitcs	The boat motors ok, but my engine-mount steering set up needs to be modified. I need to move the throttle control into the cockpit any suggestions? I have a evenrude 9.9 1981 with electric start. Any suggestions?
Liveability	small but comfy for an overnight or weekend
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	no
Other comments	no