@Creekrock44 thanks. Getting some changes made this winter that will make it even better. I'll probably do a video of the improvements

@blaineoneil6296 yes I have it and love it. Getting all new standing rigging this winter. I'll probably want to sail it for another year. Thanks.

Glad it helped. Once you do it it seems simple. That Yanmar is so easy to maintain. I have to change the impeller yet, which will be another video. Cheers to you too.

@MoJo-eb4lt it is trailerable. Many of them were sold with trailers. The mast is hinged so that you can de-step the mast yourself with the right leverage.

Hey Karen, because the traveller is at the back, the bimini is in the way of the main sheets. I am planning on moving the bimini forward but to do that I would like to raise the boom some. I can sail on a hot day but only using the foresail, but the bimini is used now mostly at the dock or anchored to enjoy lunch in the cockpit under shade. Thanks for asking.

Yeah sometimes it's a pain. Only once I was sitting too far back and on a very fast tac, the sheets came across my chest. Bit of unwanted excitement. But it certainly is easy to control and fast when you always have the boat in control. Also I want to move that bimini forward so can have it out while sailing.

Hey Chris, there's a few of them available. Earlier ones have a mid galley. Good solid fun boat. As some as stated, they won't win the race, but it's a comfortable roomy cruiser for it's size. Thanks for stopping by. Happy sailing.

@@prusea will see where one might be for sale?

Thank you for enjoying the video. It's a great simple boat.

這艘船的價格會很高。 您可以在Google上查看, Bayfield sailboats 待售。 這個價格會更高。

@@prusea 好的，非常感谢指导，谢谢😊

Thanks for stopping by. The 74 model is a lot different. I believe it's a mid galley, a small side table on the starboard side and only two windows instead of three. Also the engine might be the little 8 hp YS8. Lots of them in the 70's.

Yes check this out.... sailingtexas.com/201201/sbayfield25111.html

Me too Willie. Spending retirement with the boat. Just have to take you sailing I guess. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks JP. She's launches April 26th. Back in the water for the season 😁

Well keep at it Dan 👍

Thank you. It's a comfortable boat. Slow in light winds but performs great when there is a good wind blowing. You'll have to come for a sail 😊

Would love to! :)

sailboatdata.com/sailboat/bayfield-25/

Specs say the last one built was 1984, but from 1985 to 1988 they were built in a different location, no longer in the town of Bayfield

She handles very well. Had her right over to the rails moving 6kts and stable and tracking straight. She actually handles great in wind. Light winds, she is slow.

Thanks Paul. You're the second person that mentioned a Compac. Looks like a great boat. Happy sailing buddy.

I am very happy for you that you have a bigger and better boat. There will always be bigger and better but I like my slow turd 😁

Hey there buddy. I assure you that it is my boat for the last four years and will be for several more. I keep my boat super clean and wanted to show what the Bayfield 25 looks like without my personal stuff scattered about. I am going to show other small cruisers and the owners in the new season. Anyway thanks for noticing how clean it is.

This came from the factory. I think it was early 80's that Bayfield started doing this. It's in the 29 as well. It certainly is a great access to the engine, transmission, shaft and for the pedistal.

I'll have to check out a Herreshoff. Thanks for a great comment.

I'll have to check out the Herreshoff. Thanks for the great comment.

Haha, I know. I got choked in it once..... Scary situation in a strong wind if that main sheet comes across in front of the helmsman sitting on the perch 😳

I checked out the Compac 25. Great looking boat. Thanks for the wonderful remarks. Much appreciated. Jeff

It's because the traveller is at the back of the boat and the main sheet needs to pass where the bimini is. I can sail with the forsail no problem. So I would have to move to traveller forward to sail with the bimini. That being said, at anchor or while at the dock, the bimini is wonderful for shade while relaxing in the cockpit.

@@prusea Just a personal preference. Lots of people make a boom tent with a tarp, though. The first time I saw a bimini like that was on an Ericson 27, but the owner knew nothing about boats and probably screwed something up just driving wood screws into the cockpit. Left a sour taste in my mouth for it.