Beautiful Job! Half the fun of owning a boat is fixing it up and the satisfaction it gives you. Who cannot look at a beautiful boat on the water and not feel peaceful......
Cool video, I Own a 1980 tall rig, Same layout besides the hidden compartments. About to paint her and put her back in the water for alot of Fall sailing. Really excited to see how she handles in some strong winds.
Hey Brain thanks for the video. I'm restoring a 78 Catalina 25 and love the hanging locker. I kept wondering what I could do with that area and this is brilliant!
That's a cool video and great tour of your boat. I'm looking at and thinking about trying to buy a 1978 Catalina that's been for sale for $4500 at a local marina in Texas since 2016. I've been thinking and dreaming about her since I first saw the for sale sign on her bow. The boat has an outboard motor, Sunbrella canvas, sails are newer, some work has been done and she's ready to sail.
Just pick up a 1984 fixed keel. We plan on trailering our Catalina 25 to Florida to the Fla Loop. Like the pop up tent, we are debating if we are going make one or order one.
Love it, Brian! Your cushions are great, love the Bimini with solar power, and lastly, the pop top extension!! Where did you have this work done, or did you do it all? Do you have time to post links? Thanks!
I have a 22 and see the canvas tops on all the pop-ups, but I can not find one anywhere. Where did you get yours and did you fit it yourself? Thank you. My next boat will be a 25 when I find one with a factory trailer. Nice boat!
My cover came with the boat when I purchased it from the previous owner. I have come across a couple for sale on different pages or eBay over the years though
Considering buying a Catalina 25 that's coming up for sale at our local lake. Enjoyed the video! Any chance you might could elaborate on your electrical system? Stuff like battery capacity, solar panels, typical power needs or usage, and any of that? I always find that stuff interesting. Thanks!
Sorry, electrical is not my cup of tea. I wouldn't be able to explain it well. My father did all the electrical work. I have 100W of solar from 2, 50w semi soft panels, mounted on the bimini. And I have 2 deep cycle batteries that power everything. I also do get some charging from my outboard. I can power all my lights, stereo, autopilot and chargers all day.
Y’all have done a great job with your Cat 25. Do you find that replacement part or as available for the 25 as they are for the Cat 22? Great vid. Thanks!!!
That round stainless steel thing bolted to the framework above the transom - is that a little bbq grill? I have seen them on a couple of other Cats, and wondered what they were.
How rough of seas have you sailed in? Or is your focus more live aboard. When I lived in cali and sailed a fixed keel 25, we would go say 100 to 200 off shore. Had some nasty seas, but prior owner ran controls to cockpit, so we never lost anybody. That said, it's not a "dry" boat in my opinion. Stay safe.
Brian, great job on a beautiful boat! Hows the head room on the 25 with pop top openend and closed? Im looking at Catalinas. Was thinking i needed 27-30. However i see many of these 25 footers out there for sale. I may just get away with the 25 footer? Your boat is absolutely beautiful and so organized. Cheers to that, anr happy sailing!
I'm 6'1" and can stand up just fine with the pop-top up. I believe it's around 6'4" tall. I have an 89 with the lowered floor, so I believe headroom with the top down is around 5'8". No matter what, I'm crouching everywhere with the top down. The cabin is very roomy for me except for the headroom. If you're a short guy, then this is the perfect boat. Both beds are long enough for me.
Nice Set Up. I just started restoration of an 83 Catilina 25, Where did you put your propane tank for the Galley Stove. I live in upstate NY also How was your Journey through the Erie Canal?
@baisley22 I'm willing to get a 22 I'm new to sailing, plan on taking lessons in November where I live and learning. A 25' however seems like the perfect size for a big guy like me if I'm going to get a boat a keep it a while before I get the fever for a bigger one. I really prefer it. Thanks.
She sails pretty well. It's not a race boat by any means. But it is not too hard to cruise around at 5kts. It sails nicely balanced as well. One of the reasons I chose a Cat 25 was based on the size of the interior.
Beautiful Job! Half the fun of owning a boat is fixing it up and the satisfaction it gives you. Who cannot look at a beautiful boat on the water and not feel peaceful......
Wow.. I Luv how thought-out & organized everything is in your sailboat !
Thanks for showing us your boat!! I like the canvas top you have!
Very nice job on the upgrades. Great boat.
Great Job Brian - Picked up some ideas for our new (with us) 1985 Cat-25. Fair Winds !
So many great ideas in this tour. Thanks for sharing!
That is beautifully set up. Really nice!!!!
Great use of space! Amazing what you've been able to fit into a 25 footer!
Very nicely set up. May you enjoy it well.
Cool video, I Own a 1980 tall rig, Same layout besides the hidden compartments. About to paint her and put her back in the water for alot of Fall sailing. Really excited to see how she handles in some strong winds.
Hey Brain thanks for the video. I'm restoring a 78 Catalina 25 and love the hanging locker. I kept wondering what I could do with that area and this is brilliant!
Thanks! I hated that space when I got the boat, and felt it was wasted and useless space
Nice tour, thank you.
Thank you for share with us!
Well done. It works for you. Thank you.
Nicely done! Thank you!
That's a cool video and great tour of your boat. I'm looking at and thinking about trying to buy a 1978 Catalina that's been for sale for $4500 at a local marina in Texas since 2016. I've been thinking and dreaming about her since I first saw the for sale sign on her bow. The boat has an outboard motor, Sunbrella canvas, sails are newer, some work has been done and she's ready to sail.
That's a long time to be on market.
Very nice Thanks for posting
Great set up!
Thanks!
Lovely boat , new sub . Happy new year
it looks very comfyable.
Just pick up a 1984 fixed keel. We plan on trailering our Catalina 25 to Florida to the Fla Loop. Like the pop up tent, we are debating if we are going make one or order one.
Luckily ours came with it. It's a must have for us. It makes life at the dock/ anchor so much better.
Really nice!!!
I need that top.
Love it, Brian! Your cushions are great, love the Bimini with solar power, and lastly, the pop top extension!! Where did you have this work done, or did you do it all? Do you have time to post links? Thanks!
Thanks! I did all the work with my girlfriend and father
Nice vid, thanks
This is exactly what I'm looking for...
I like the wood floor in the cockpit. I would like to add that to my Catalina 25. Can you give anymore detail about how you built the wood floor?
I built it from scratch without plans. I used white oak, ripped the boards down to the thins strips, planed them, routered them, and sanded.
I have a 22 and see the canvas tops on all the pop-ups, but I can not find one anywhere. Where did you get yours and did you fit it yourself? Thank you. My next boat will be a 25 when I find one with a factory trailer. Nice boat!
My cover came with the boat when I purchased it from the previous owner. I have come across a couple for sale on different pages or eBay over the years though
i looking for a boat to do the great loop but i want to do hull speed in any weather/current. what do you think of a second motor on the transum
Considering buying a Catalina 25 that's coming up for sale at our local lake. Enjoyed the video! Any chance you might could elaborate on your electrical system? Stuff like battery capacity, solar panels, typical power needs or usage, and any of that? I always find that stuff interesting. Thanks!
Sorry, electrical is not my cup of tea. I wouldn't be able to explain it well. My father did all the electrical work. I have 100W of solar from 2, 50w semi soft panels, mounted on the bimini. And I have 2 deep cycle batteries that power everything. I also do get some charging from my outboard. I can power all my lights, stereo, autopilot and chargers all day.
hi Brian, great boat! what did you use to cut out the storage behind the settee? thanks!
Y’all have done a great job with your Cat 25. Do you find that replacement part or as available for the 25 as they are for the Cat 22? Great vid. Thanks!!!
Parts for the 25 are very readily available
@@baisley22 Thanks Brian!
Nice Boat
Nice boat.
That round stainless steel thing bolted to the framework above the transom - is that a little bbq grill? I have seen them on a couple of other Cats, and wondered what they were.
Yes, propane magna BBQ grill. A must have!
I'd like to convert one if those hulls to hybrid system. It would make a good inland cruiser if you don't need to go fast and you could live on it.
I think it makes a great sailboat 😉
How rough of seas have you sailed in? Or is your focus more live aboard. When I lived in cali and sailed a fixed keel 25, we would go say 100 to 200 off shore. Had some nasty seas, but prior owner ran controls to cockpit, so we never lost anybody. That said, it's not a "dry" boat in my opinion. Stay safe.
We sail very regularly. I've been out in 20 knot winds and 4 to 5ft rollers. I try my best not to be out and stuff that's too nasty
Brian, great job on a beautiful boat! Hows the head room on the 25 with pop top openend and closed? Im looking at Catalinas. Was thinking i needed 27-30. However i see many of these 25 footers out there for sale. I may just get away with the 25 footer? Your boat is absolutely beautiful and so organized. Cheers to that, anr happy sailing!
I'm 6'1" and can stand up just fine with the pop-top up. I believe it's around 6'4" tall. I have an 89 with the lowered floor, so I believe headroom with the top down is around 5'8". No matter what, I'm crouching everywhere with the top down. The cabin is very roomy for me except for the headroom. If you're a short guy, then this is the perfect boat. Both beds are long enough for me.
@@jonmccauley6490 thank you for the reply, I'm 5'11"
I know this is an older video, but do you remember where you got the undertable drawers?
I found them on Amazon at the time
Is that your propane tank sitting on the galley floor next to the stove?
Hi Brian, did you get your bimini from catalina direct? And did you have to raise the boom at all to make it comfortably fit?
No, this is just an Amazon Bimini. I found one that was the dimensions I needed. And, no, I didn't need to raise the boom or any other modifications
@@baisley22 Do you happen to remember the dimensions or link for it by any chance? thanks!
Please,, how did you upgrade the alcohol stove to propane. I have three of those and none work.
I had a spare propane camp stove laying around, and I gutted it for parts. Then I swapped the parts in to the alcohol stove frame
@@baisley22 thanks for the reply. That would make a good video.
Where did you get the screen for your front hatch?
It came with the boat. I made a similar one with a zipper in it for the companionway
Nice Set Up. I just started restoration of an 83 Catilina 25, Where did you put your propane tank for the Galley Stove. I live in upstate NY also How was your Journey through the Erie Canal?
The trip through the canals was a blast. I highly recommend the experience.
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Can that be sailed with one person or does it generally require 2 people?
2 makes things easier, but it is completely manageable single handed
@baisley22 I'm willing to get a 22
I'm new to sailing, plan on taking lessons in November where I live and learning. A 25' however seems like the perfect size for a big guy like me if I'm going to get a boat a keep it a while before I get the fever for a bigger one. I really prefer it. Thanks.
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are the solar panels sewen into the top?
The bimini has Velcro lapels sewn into it, which is what secures the panels.
@@baisley22 how many wattts of solar and storage do you have?
Very roomy for 25 foot. How does she sail?
She sails pretty well. It's not a race boat by any means. But it is not too hard to cruise around at 5kts. It sails nicely balanced as well. One of the reasons I chose a Cat 25 was based on the size of the interior.
Need boat ❤
And the toilet?
What about the toilet?
Are you ready to sell? I'm interested.
Not even close
How many mermaids have you seen on this?
You didn't do a very good job of showing us the battery and water tank. We didn't actually see either, just the aft bulkhead of the space.