Catalina 25 v Hunter 25.5

mpc7002 · 16-10-2009, 11:42

I am also looking for comments on a Catalina 25 vs a Hunter 25.5. In the 25 foot range we have quite a few of these in on the market. I would welcome thoughts/comments on differences and peculiarities between them. We live on the Gulf coast, and looking to do some weekend sailing, nothing longer than that (right now

) My wife and 10 y/o are just starting to get into sailing. I have a couple years on them, but its been about 15 years since I stepped on a boat larger than my Hobie 16.

Regards.

Steve W · 16-10-2009, 13:08

I raced on both several times and nearly bought a 25.5, but ended up with something a little bigger with an inboard diesel and enclosed head. The 25.5 felt bigger than the Catalina 25 and I liked the fact that it had a real toerail for smacking into slip pilings. Every 25.5 I looked at had fairly significant blister problems and gelcoat cracking and the 25's only very minor blistering. As I recall, the cockpit seemed bigger on the Catalina 25, but I may be wrong. Catalina has strong customer support on their older boats and the Catalina may be easier to sell when the time comes. Always compromises. Enjoy the search.

Steve W.

16-10-2009, 11:42	#1
mpc7002 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Boat: No boat yet Posts: 4	Catalina 25 v Hunter 25.5 I am also looking for comments on a Catalina 25 vs a Hunter 25.5. In the 25 foot range we have quite a few of these in on the market. I would welcome thoughts/comments on differences and peculiarities between them. We live on the Gulf coast, and looking to do some weekend sailing, nothing longer than that (right now ) My wife and 10 y/o are just starting to get into sailing. I have a couple years on them, but its been about 15 years since I stepped on a boat larger than my Hobie 16. Regards.

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16-10-2009, 13:08	#2
Steve W Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Boat: Newport 28 MKII Posts: 41	I raced on both several times and nearly bought a 25.5, but ended up with something a little bigger with an inboard diesel and enclosed head. The 25.5 felt bigger than the Catalina 25 and I liked the fact that it had a real toerail for smacking into slip pilings. Every 25.5 I looked at had fairly significant blister problems and gelcoat cracking and the 25's only very minor blistering. As I recall, the cockpit seemed bigger on the Catalina 25, but I may be wrong. Catalina has strong customer support on their older boats and the Catalina may be easier to sell when the time comes. Always compromises. Enjoy the search. Steve W.