Catalina Owner Reviews

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Review of the Catalina 25 by Mark Loyacano

Year built	1978
Location of boat	Kansas
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
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	1998
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes
Gear that's been added	It has CDI roller furling three 2 speed winches instuments Nicro solar vent
Structural or complex improvements	none
The boat's best features	stability comfort room nice sailing characteristics affordable
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	the swing keel is more maintenance work and added expense but is appropos for shallow Kansas lakes.
Sailing characterisitcs	daysailing on one Kansas lake. it is a nice boat, my family likes it.
Motoring characterisitcs	I have a 9.9 hp Chrysler two stroke outboard. I wouldn't want less horsepower. The boat handles well in windy conditions. Very predictable entering the harbor and our marina slip.
Liveability	The forepeak does't look very inviting for two. I am going to modify the cabin layout to convert at night into a double bed. Also, a hatch airconditioner for hot Summer nights.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	purchased from an individual.
Other comments	I have a high regard for the Cat 25 and Cat 30. Well thought out designs, well built and fun to work on and sail.