Starter sailboat for sale for $6500!! - the ultimate & popular coastal cruiser sailboat! - Ep 10

[@michellegaeb2291]

I love all the written text explaining what everything is. Thank you for adding all the extra info on the video.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

Saw the title and knew exactly what it was! I’ve got a 1978 Catalina 25 and I love it

[@YachtHunters]

great little craft.... you are fortunate!

[@cousinjack2841]

Loving your understated style of presentation. Informative and enjoyable videos. Many thanks and greetings from South Africa.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Cousin ...my father started his financial life doing some business in Johannesburg in 1949 ..great story , but interestingly , it hadn't occurred to me before but South Africa is the source of wherewithal for my ability to spend MY LIFE AT SEA thank you you all once again

[@shakey2634]

Dad had one for many years. Great boat.

[@shakey2634]

@jmalcolmg123 No. Inland lake day sailor mostly. The occasional overnight maybe two night weekender..

[@cudamank]

Love my Catalina 25' Fin Keel , Stsndard Rig

[@okcpicker]

Well in our case, the Catalina is our final boat. We bought one for $3K with a pop-top, good outboard and relatively good sails. Since 1978, we've had a number of sailboats both racers and cruisers. Now at 70, we just bought a 25 to make life simple again. Eazy Peazy. Our 1982 Catalina was found in great shape. She was relatively well built and should provide a few more years of easy sailing for us. Key word: Easy. We just need roller furling and a cockpit controlled jiffy reefing system to facilitate stress free sail handling for us septuagenarians. Don't laugh, world renowned maxi yacht designer, Ron Holland (older than us) sails a similar boat, a 60's era Coronado 25 as his personal "retirement boat."

[@G029er]

Wonderful. I have a '82 C25 and I'm on the other end of the spectrum. I bought the boat without having sailed a day in my life, rented a slip, and begin lessons next week.

[@philipmayo4865]

​@@G029erthat's awesome! I'm 55 and want to learn how to sail. Problem is I don't live near the water. About 3 hours to the nearest saltwater. Are you close to where you keep your boat? May I ask how the sailing lessons are going and who's teaching you? This has been a dream of mine for years. It's difficult not living close to the water and being a professional chef and owning a catering business keeps me busy so much of the time. Wish I could make a living another way which would enable me to live closer to the water.

[@G029er]

@@philipmayo4865 I took two lessons that consisted of applying my KZbin university knowledge in the real world and then spending hours tacking back and forth in the bay. Haven't taken any more lessons, just going out as often as I can. Fortunately, I live and work 25 minutes from the marina.

[@philipmayo4865]

@@G029er that's so cool! I wish there was a way I could learn to sail. I feel like I will never get to fulfill my dream. We live in PA so I could get to the ocean in about 2.5 - 3 hours but that's not real practical when trying to learn to sail. Even if I bought a cheap boat and rented a slip it wouldn't really be practical to have it almost 3 hours away. I feel like a man who was destined to sail but cannot. Very frustrating! Any ideas?

[@iverburl]

If you have not already, you should take the Captain Q measuring stick aboard an O'day 25: no pop top needed. See the more common keel with centerboard version. Lead in the keel, so the lighter board needs no winch. 1979 or newer has nicer cockpit storage.

[@gigglecompass1]

Just bought a C25 last summer. Glad to see you gave it such high marks. Thanks for your videos

[@marklapierre5629]

Nice boat. I bought mine out of Florida for $1. The interior is striped and the sails are rotten. I estimate that I have a three year restoration project ahead of me. I think I'll enjoy that.

[@YachtHunters]

Amazing, Mark!! That’s the spirit!!

[@davidpearson2581]

Thanks Capt Q for the video. The video help point us into the right direction for our first Sailboat to learn on. We pick up a 1984 Catalina 25 in great conditions that is ready to sail for $1K. Once in a life time deal. We plan on building our Sail skills on a local large lake with this boat. Our goal is to cruise the entire East Coast of the US so will be upgrading in a a few years.

[@YachtHunters]

Fantastic... keep us updated... and that is a fantastic deal... and sounds like a great gameplan to progress safely. thank you

[@ram07ish]

Perfect video, not rushed and everything is explained so well!

[@jimfowler9556]

I LOVE this new channel! I really appreciate the mix of sizes, prices, and styles. As a young sailor in the market right now for a post-college sailboat, this is exactly the channel I need. I appreciate the realistic approach- keep up the good work! No one out there is doing it like this, I think the channel is going to get big soon!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you like them! and we appreciate your enthusiasm stay tuned some more on the way thank you

[@PeterCombs]

We had a great little Cape Dory Typhon Senior for years to sail around the Gloucester to Portsmouth and back down to the Marblehead area, great daysailer, stable. nice cockpit, handy cabin, very stable in weather for its size...perfect for two to four people ..just a great little boat.

[@GoGoOpie]

New subscriber here and I'm overjoyed at the huge variety of affordable boats 🚢that are featured. I'm also in awe of the Captain's knowledge of these vessels. Quite impressive!

[@robertblake1032]

Great little boat , so much potential for fun. So easy to pack some food head over to Santa Cruz Island. Small boats are so much fun.

[@YachtHunters]

You got that right!

[@teeheeteeheeish]

I feel blessed, I just bought the same boat for $4k and dare I say mine is in similar if not better condition. Makes me feel good!

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent!! Congrats on owning a beauty!!

[@daniellimo4087]

I have never seen a boat or the ocean. I hope one day to buy one and sail around the world. I thought you needed alot of money but with captain Q my dream is not far. 🥳🥳🥳

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

I had a sales brochure of the Catalina 25 on the wall in my office for many years. Wound up buying a Lancer 25 instead, but always wanted a Catalina!

[@adamsabaz2415]

Love your channel! Luv this boat. Saving my pennies for something like this

[@littlebustersoysters9229]

Hey! My boat was right behind ol' Captain Q!

[@retandom]

Just found your channel. Also just traded my Harley for a Catalina 25. Needs a lot of work done but I believe she’s worth it. Thanks for the tour of what my boat should look like!

[@frednedgold4636]

looks good like the bit extra up front to pay and ready to go looks a lot fun for the bucks

[@64desertsurfer]

Started sailing this fall bought a 1988 Catalina 25 (wing keel) with trailer for $8,500 last week. It’s on the trailer in my backyard while we complete a few projects, can’t wait to get her out on the water! Should be mentioned that these boats are well supported regarding replacement parts (Catalina Direct) and owner forums.

[@YachtHunters]

Congrats on buying such a great craft!! that's a great price considering it includes the trailer that accommodates the wing keel. I'm still thinking about the cozy quarter berth.... a perfect weekend adventure machine.... especially during COVID times!! :)

[@64desertsurfer]

Yep, the quarter berth is huge!

[@justsmy5677]

@Scott OHare - did you fly Phantoms? Love the Spook!

[@crosisofborg5524]

The Catalina 22 - 27 were the best boats for day cruises.

[@octoloco]

Well presented and well informed, I've become a fan of this channel!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks so much!

[@julieofarc]

Captain Q, I adore you. Please keep making videos. I’m in the market for my blue water boat and love the boat commentary... if nothing else, you are encouraging me to keep looking. (Superb video editing and quality, Ran-day. :)

[@YachtHunters]

More to come! Thank you Julie Please stay in touch with any questions about finding your own floating dream and btw don't really worry about going around the world in that blue water boat just yet ..our east coast from the Bahamas to nova scotia has thousands of miles of coast line to bounce in and out from ...Heck , we have three thousand right here in maine alone.. look forward to hearing from you

[@MrShanebizzle]

Wow, great video! Glad I stumbled across your channel! New subscriber!

[@robertryan627]

Love this channel! Kinda discovered sailing last year when a Delos video showed up on my que. watched all of them and several others. Decided I needed to do this and started looking at the sailboats these guys were using. Needless to say many were north of 350,000 and that was really just getting started. Amel, catamarans, 54 ft Oysters, etc... with my limited knowledge it seemed like a 50 footer or more was the starting point to cruise around the world. Then I found young people on 30, 35, and a guy in the North Sea sailing in winter on a 37 footer. I realized I needed to learn more. Watch a couple of Kretchmar(spelling) videos and realized it’s more about the way a boats made than it’s size. Today I stumbled on your channel and learned more. That a great boat can be found in my price range. I know their are more guys like me so keep doing what your doing and eventually your channel will take off. Your passion and knowledge are evident. I’ve already fell in love with 3-4 of the boats you’ve shown already. Thanks!

[@pearlyshells2430]

go look at free range sailing....an old 30 footer cruising around Australia....worth the look for what can be done......peace

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks so much!! It's hard not to fall in love with these boats after crawling around them for a few hours.... these older boats sometimes need a little more attention but if you're at all handy, it's a great way to get in the game without having to take out a big mortgage. We have a few episodes being edited now that may be sold before we can post them (they are amazingly good deals!). Cheers!

[@YachtHunters]

Love Free Range Sailing!! Great recommendation!! Also, if you haven't seen Project Atticus, they are doing an amazing job sailing around the world on a Allied Seawind 30.... and their videos let you do some great vicarious living.

[@pearlyshells2430]

@@YachtHunters if they ever get a move on..lol....watched a little originally 'cause I was interested in a Seabreeze...actually the blue one (advertised for some time)....beautiful vessel with pedigree..... This channel is my vicarious living, poking around in yards ect..love it and both your work. cheers and peace.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy new 485 solar eltric

[@dishvvasher]

Just found my Dad’s old Catalina 25 for sale and bought it. It’s a lovely boat.

[@megrier]

I owned the trailer able model with the pop top roof! Was a great boat and I sailed it on Lake Michigan!

[@billsmith5401]

Would love to see you review a 20 or 24 ft Flicka sailboat sometime!

[@timerickson7056]

Buddy ebson had a Catalina 30 . It was for sale about 10 years ago for $7000

[@YachtHunters]

The actor ??

[@timerickson7056]

@@YachtHunters yes if you watch the start of season 1 Barnaby Jones show start they show it . If I remember correctly he made it part of the contract to do the show

[@mmccartney6579]

Hey, Captain Q...have you reviewed any Cape Dory's, from 30 ft. to 45ft? Thank you in advance from an old, retired Navy Veteran, living in the Raleigh, NC area. Ahoy! :)

[@swimcat2333]

I love a tiller, I love this channel also 😍

[@YachtHunters]

Yay! Thank you!

[@stevenwarner7348]

In Concord NH there is a trampoline park which originally was a department store. I happened upon the construction process and absconded away with 70, ~ 24 inch square pieces of the concrete some 6 inches thick and have had much fun with foundations for sheds, patio stoops etc. I have just completed (or started) forensic work on my Hunter 23. Leaking around the keel. For a couple of hours yesterday I thought that I would remove the (cast iron with a swing ~ yuck) and just place the cast iron keel upside down in the boat and just bolt it on as ballast and a coffee table. Makes the draft zero. Now I think that a piece of that trowel polished concrete !/2 rebar that fits "just right" will provide a lower center of gravity. Sanding and glass work to cover the holes, two trunks for two six foot (8/quarter inch aluminum "offset center boards" will finish off my "zero draft" ~ centerboard ~ Hunter 23. It is just so trailerable. The right amount of ballast and two "offset boards" that slide down about 4 feet or so, maybe at an angle ,should do the trick.....~~~ not kidding here.~~~ Thank you Captain Q!

[@YachtHunters]

I’m afraid I would more detail, including drawings and photos of boat before and after your handiwork before I can even begin to comment on this but thank you for sharing

[@brianjones8673]

I'm curious how you feel about McGregor boats. They seem roomy and it seems like a decent jumping point before getting in something bigger that is harder to run from hurricanes with. Thoughts?

[@marcstaffanell1377]

Informative and well presented. Would love to see some catamarans

[@YachtHunters]

We’ve been hunting for some Cats in New England but they’re hard to come by!! It’s high up on our list! 👍

[@thedailydeary7787]

I have a 22’ south coast trailerable boat. It’s the best thing for a beginner.

[@tamoore77]

such great posts, so glad to have found this- thanks 🙏

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charleyfelix9218]

Nice boat

[@humbertosandri2053]

Great! Happy new year! Greetings from Brazil!

[@YachtHunters]

Happy new year to you as well!!

[@petec9686]

What is your opinion on ease of stepability for the cat 25 mast? I ask because a friend of ours owns a home on a cove, with access to open water.....on the other side of a rather low bridge. I would think with a hinged tabernacle that steps forward, you could utilize the boom as a gin pole and have this thing stepped very easily and back up in no time.

[@hlprmnky]

Hey there friend, here’s the “canonical example” video of someone with a C25 who apparently takes their mast down and back up singlehanded, if not every outing, then frequently. The A-frame is not factory equipment, but a quick search on “Catalina 25 A-frame” will probably show you how they are made. I hope this is helpful, if not to you ten months later then to the next reader. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGSWh3aFl7Olpbs

[@lowellirish]

I love the Great Salon and the jacuzzi...could do without the helipad,bit of an overkill, imo

[@YachtHunters]

I guess we had a link glitch lol

[@rodquistkodet7357]

This makes me want to by a boat! And I love your Instagram page too!!

[@Gab3A]

I started with a Hobie 16 and now own a Catalina 22 swing keel. I want something bigger. I’m thinking Island Packet 26-29

[@sharonbraselton4302]

j88 ßolar eltric sailor

[@johan8724]

For 1 person big enough to live on during sailing holidays

[@jimdevalk]

Captain Q dropping bombs

[@mikec2969]

I love your videos. Thanks!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much!! Much appreciated!

[@retandom]

be cool to hear your opinion on the edel 540.

[@YachtHunters]

Don’t think I will come across one in our neck of the woods but will keep my eyes open Thanks for asking

[@timothyboles6457]

I've seen dozens of Catalina 22 and 25s, I didn't see a mast however

[@docjeffry]

I like the Catalina 25 fixed keel. I want a 27 tall rig. 6500 may be a little high for this one. There is one for sale for 4500 in my area...

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

What a neat little starter, I'd love to see the popup version as well if you ever get the chance. Seeing how the wife and I are both getting older being hunched over all the time would become painful very quickly I'm afraid. Something like this would be perfect to introduce my wife to sailing and with a few navigation upgrades to help me really stretch her legs a cheap way to make some longer trips. A little more solar and a small portable gen set that I could strap to the deck with a few Dometic 12v Freezer/Fridge combo's in the after quarter birth as well as some extra water and we'd be off...

[@YachtHunters]

Now this sounds like a good plan

[@jamesstuart3346]

Cat 25 is a good boat but I would also look at a C&C 25 or 27 , Contessa 26 or Hullmaster 27

[@gypsycat619]

How far off shore would this be sailable by the average sailor?

[@drunkengamer2453]

It's funny I've found a abandoned boat im trying to take possession of since it was abandoned. But as soon as I saw the door on the boat it reminded me of this video. I dont know what type of boat it is but can you give me a idea what boats used the style doors your camra man tried to hide from you with?

[@jeannem6723]

well, 4 starters, I don't think it was designed for a boat..... had one identical to it on a summer cabin closet....lol.

[@drunkengamer2453]

@@jeannem6723 ok it was just funny seeing the same style door

[@maohadad8392]

Nice boat

[@davidjma7226]

Trailer sailers converted to fixed keel tend to be narrow in the beam - they can be a bit 'tender' and round up quite easily. Lovely boat though....

[@rustylove5035]

Great thanks Sure Do like your videos But have a ? Have you did a survey on a 27' Catalina please let I'm looking at now thinking about

[@YachtHunters]

Not yet. Thank you for asking though

[@johnmazza9432]

I have absolutely zero experience sailing but I've been watching some of these sailing channels and it looks like fun. My first question is, "how bad could I mess up if I was out in open water ?" I mean, could I capsize a boat and die out there ? I'm wondering if I could sail to Hawaii and live on a boat there . Or would you suggest that no one without considerable experience be out in blue water ?

[@YachtHunters]

You can’t learn unless you get out there. Join others as crew. Great way to get your feet wet and you most likely will nit die Do not practice in a crowded harbor. Rent a small keel boat (rhodes19 is an ideal trainer) and once you have mastered that biat and the principles of sailing you can go anywhere and sail. Almost any boat under 50’ safely

[@johnmazza9432]

@@YachtHunters "...most likely..." , well that's good enough for me. LOL. You say "under 50' " is that because over 50' requires a crew ?

[@iverburl]

But don't sail to Hawaii. Beautiful with a lot in its favor, but not very friendly for sailing.

[@kevio6868]

Captain Q could this be a blue water as long as you hug the shore?

[@YachtHunters]

Hi Kevi, There are a lot of things to consider when we discuss blue water. Most folks seem to think of it as wild ocean seas and storms and water that has no bottom an with no sight of land or other humanity. Personally I think of it as the water she is tied up in at the dock The minute you Step aboard you enter the survival mode that is connoted often by discussing blue water. You want to know if you stay close to the shore in that boat will you be safe. The first thing that comes to mind is that sometimes being close to the shore if the weather gets bad is probably one of the worst places to be because you can be blown up onto the rocks in the boat destroyed and your lives lost. Quite often when a storm comes along Mariners will strike out to see and weather a storm where it's safe even though the waves are big and the wind is strong they know that they're not going to run into anything or nothing is going to run into them for the most part I live here in Maine and there are over 3000 miles of coastline the cruise and you can cruise a good deal of the time in quiet secluded waters or stick your head out into the ocean to go around one point after the other. I think you would consider yourself being in blue waters when you're in the actual ocean itself as opposed to the tributaries and streams that feed it. The real question here in my mind is not about the boat, because boats this size have gone across oceans, but, what is more important is the level of skill the captain and crew have and the preparation for all contingencies the boat might encounter wherever it's sailing. So to answer your question I think you could have fun coastwise cruising but there will be a lot more effort and money spent to get further offshore into the so called blue waters . I hope that helps a little happy new year

[@kevio6868]

@@YachtHunters Thanks Captain Q, makes perfect sense! I think I'll start with the Sunbird you recommended as a feeler and go from there. I really appreciate both you guys, you're both very entertaining & fun, and your wealth of knowledge as a seasoned salty sea dog facsintates. In fact you're getting alot of recommendations on other sites for folks looking to upgrade or just get out there like myself. In any event you guys are very entertaining and so appreciate your wealth of knowledge. Smooth sailing sir!

[@dreoneful]

I love this boat

[@YachtHunters]

good contact the broker see below

[@tgo3548]

What size boat do you suggest for a family of 4 and two dogs? We would like to sail around the world. Thank you

[@YachtHunters]

how old are the children and how big are the dogs? What is your sailing experience to date ? there are more questions but those are two basic starters but I did just find an old book on line entitled Wind Shadow West ( WS was name of boat ) They did this in an Ericson 60s period 40 ' sloop (pretty boat with fin and spade) over 6 years with two almost babies and one cat ...By Ralph Naranjo (amazon) Lots of others but this happened to arrive today and in time for your question stay tuned and thank you for watching

[@burtvincent1278]

Having the living bejesus scared out of me in Great Lakes storms on a 25 footer I would suggest nothing smaller to circumnavigate the globe in than an aircraft carrier.

[@tgo3548]

@@YachtHunters Sorry for the delay in your reply. My kids are 20 and 22 both dogs are 40 and 45 pounds. I have three years sailing under my belt on a 28ft monohull and will be redoing a refresher class next summer. Thank you

[@aesti]

@@tgo3548 i suggest you follow the SV Delos channel, they are sailing around the world and upload videos about it. i don’t recall exactly what boat they have, but check them out, maybe you’ll get some ideas or tips. they usually sail with 4-6 people, so similar to your goal

[@Jolpz21]

Would this boat boat be considered a blue water boat, like up and and down the Florida coast?

[@YachtHunters]

It really boils down to personal preference and comfort… we’ve been reading James Baldwin’s series on circumnavigation on a 28-footer…so some might be willing to adapt better than others.. However, some might deem standing headroom necessary for longer stints at sea or anchor… we thought would be more ideal for weekend trips but I’m sure there are people out there that might not be as fussy

[@rreynolds1114]

Any sign of the Catalina smile

[@YachtHunters]

No, no signs of any type of cracks or issues in the normal smile area.... this one was quite fresh.... and a good-sized outboard as part of the deal makes this appealing. Ran-day loved the interior cushions.... we didn't get it on film but he really took to the quarter berth!!

[@jonnorousseau3096]

These little boats remind me a bit of one of my favorite boats, and a great little offshore boat with a great offshore racing and cruising pedigree, the diminutive Nebe Miura 31', transom hung, skeg mounted, tiller steered rudder, bolted fin keel, also a great starter boat that could take you round the world, over 250 were built and more than half have circumnavigations under the keel, and they have rounded the Horn, the big difference between them is the beam (12'3") and a pronounced tumblehome hull.

[@YachtHunters]

That is a great boat for that size/form factor. Wonderful interiors, nice and beamy too!! Wish we had a few in the New England area that we could go crawl around. Thanks for sharing!

[@thehammer6675]

....I could do the " great loop" with that one!

[@thehammer6675]

@Ronald Reed I could hang out on that for a year to do the loop.....finish that, trade it in for an alberg design like a triton or Bristol 27, head to the keys and Bahamas, then luceron. There's a little bar in luperon in the hurricane hole called Wendy's, looks like a good place to drink beers for a half a year

[@eckhardkoehler3013]

Ohhh that Com-pac cat boat next to the Catalina! Now that's a trailer sailer!

[@weiniesail]

the old stoves used natural gas, not propane and required heavy steel tanks that are hard to refill.

[@YachtHunters]

are you talking about LNG? That seemed to be popular for a period because it was less danfgerous the LPG but i have used the latter for 50 + years ...It was not easy to find LNG if that's what you mean thank you

[@weiniesail]

@@YachtHunters CNG. I guess its the same as NG would be liquid when pressurized. One of the first things i did about 20 years ago when i got my cat 27 was replace the CNG tank in the lazarette which was extremely heavy , took up too much space, and could not be refilled anywhere. The stove had to go too as it would have been just as expensive to replace the burners with LPG burners as replacing it. I'm pretty sure the 25 also had CNG.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

The owner of Catalina just passed away last week. I have owned 4 in the last 15 years.

[@gregorywebster6640]

Sad to hear that. He made a dream come true for me. I was always intrigued by sailing. But never got to try it. Grew up in farm country. Not a hot bed of sailing. Married, raised kids, and grew old. Finally after 50 years of dreaming I found a Catalina 22. Took her out a few weeks ago for the first time with an experienced sailor. The wind filled the sail and I felt the power. The tiller in my hand. I barely have a clue what I'm doing. But I love it!

[@philipmayo4865]

​@@gregorywebster6640cool! May I ask how you even learned to sail being landlocked? I'm a professional chef and I've wanted to learn to sail ever since I got a small taste of it at Boy Scout camp many years ago. I'm 55 now and live about 3 hours from the nearest beach. I own a catering business for the last 32 years and I'm worried I'm too old to get a chance to learn to sail and own my own boat. How did you so it? I'm very happy for you. I want to experience sailing for myself hopefully before it's too late. I just can't figure out how to do it

[@glennedwards1449]

Interesting channel and some great finds. Such a boat would as you say be great for a couple looking to dip their toes pun intended into the water. I have seen sailing channels buy boats for around that price a little larger say 30 foot plus and go world sailing. Of course they had to spend a couple of years and god knows how much in materials labour and mooring fees to get it up to that standard. Obviously as is you need some TLC some cleaning some woodwork and a stove and away you go. Put some dinghy davits on the back mount a couple more solar panels on top and you can live on the hook. Get yourself a radio a Raspberry Pi Chartplotter a water bladder an awning and a rain collector a couple of indoor fans plus some wind instruments and you can cruise the Bahamas for months at a time. For very little extra cost even add a cooler or be fancy a 12v fridge/freezer for fresh food. OK it would not be the height of luxury but you would be in the same place and have the same views as a $20 million Mega yacht.

[@YachtHunters]

You had us at Raspberry Pi Chartplotter!!! We love the ingenuity here.... no need to wait until you get a fancy rig if you really want to get out on the water.... just go!! Cheers, Glenn!!

[@earlwer]

Headroom is a bit low on this one. I'm 5'9" and I don't want to be hunched over. How about finding me a nice pocket cruiser, 25 to 35 feet, in Eastern Canada... ;-) Tks

[@YachtHunters]

Gladly.... we'll keep looking!

[@timothyarmstrong5987]

27ft Hunter 2 sails awesome and is a great way to spend a couple of weeks.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@daniellimo4087]

Can you cross the ocean with this?

[@andym1594]

I've got a 26 ft American (1970s model). It's been restored by the prior owner and is in about the same price range (and I'm selling it here in Olympia wa) Here's what you won't like about this boat- or boats similar to it. We've sailed ours for a few seasons now. Notice the tiller seat has no overhead cover? Ok- so the captain is going to roast his butt in the sun. If fact the lack of shade is a big draw back in these starter boats. Also the pilot has almost no view of what's ahead, so it's a bit of a pain. The prior owner of ours rigged up a booster bench to put the pilot up to see over the cabin and that is very nice. Pulling these out of the water is a good idea whether you trailer it or put it on stilts because you look around the marinas and see about 100 of them them rotting with a foot of growth on the hull. They are really good for overnight camping or getting out on the 4th of july and watching the fireworks at night, but to be honest- it's far from a cruising boat unless you're really young and broke. Price on this one is about right. I'm looking to get 5k for mine with trailer and depth finder/GPS.

[@ippolitius]

I agree with the lack of sun shade. I rented one for the day found my self trying to keep it in a direction in which the sail would shade me.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

A Catalina like this is the only sailboat I've ever actually been on. I guess they're big enough to camp on for a day or two.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wroñg

[@JdoubleU1222]

That boat would be $3500 here in Georgia. I want one.

[@TheBelldiver]

I like it but I think I'd outgrow it too quick. 25' would be too restrictive concerning sea states and weather I think.

[@YachtHunters]

always buy the largest boat you can afford ...assuredly you will buy something too small just to save money ..then you have to sell and buy again..

[@andym1594]

It's a good starter boat. You will find out what you like and don't like. You'll learn about furling jib and other stuff so you KNOW what you want on the boat you do throw big money on. I don't regret having bought ours in about the same price range. It's about what we spend on two family vacations to Mexico and we still have it. We discovered the IDEA of sailing and sailing were different. I think my next boat is a trawler.

[@TheBelldiver]

@@andym1594 I don't subscribe to the (starter ) concept. If I had deep pockets I'd buy a ship then ceate the first floating traveling shopping mall or circus Lol

[@sharonbraselton4302]

​@@andym1594the trawleres new oñe hybrid eltric

[@danielclint1033]

I prefer tillers, like on a Hinckley Pilot, take that pedestal out, Rrr.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

jet drive

[@jonmccauley6490]

Not sure how you can say they only built 5300-ish boat when I have hull #5894. lol Mine is an 89 and they actually built them until 1991. They are in the 6k's for sure. BTW, what should be mentioned about C25's and generally all Catalinas, is that they did minor but well done improvements every year they made them. An 89-91 model is much better than a 78 model. Lowered floor for headroom, better designed cockpit, winches, fuel locker, hatch, deck, pulpits, ports, fasteners, interior.......list goes on.

[@lllfff3359]

Would the cat 25 so o.k. as a Bahamas boat?

[@JohnBraman413]

there's a guy that sailed to Hawaii

[@lllfff3359]

@@JohnBraman413 tks for response, info..

[@kCI251]

That green Compac Suncat tho....

[@dfharris03]

I hope you can find some Pearsons to review. Bill Shaw designed some incredible sailing boats...Pearson 28 and Pearson 10M to name just two!

[@YachtHunters]

Agreed! There's a decent supply of them here in New England.... stay tuned for more Pearsons

[@sharonbraselton4302]

same draft piwrt boat cabin criser moter up

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

Catalina 25 ??? I don't think so. Currently we have an Endeavor 32 for sale in Milwaukee for about $7,000. and it has a working inboard diesel.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

You don't buy the boat, you buy the monthly slip fees!!

[@YachtHunters]

your don't buy the house either ......hahahah we are trapped n matter what...but some traps are more pleasant don't despair

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

@@YachtHunters Fair comment! 😁

[@rondog8192]

I then replaced the slip fee with a Great anchor and rode

[@fernandogoulart6813]

Captain need your help I just purchased a Pearson 23 it’s been sitting for over 20 years

[@luthermorgan5039]

That's about three times what that boat's worth must be California pricing

[@YachtHunters]

Please remember we do not set any prices on these boats ..We simply state what is listed or suggested by the owners or brokers ...today i believe it is really a Buyers market so the true value lies in what one person at least will pay for it...always make offers...you can never go wrong thank you

[@danvitale1825]

Most C25s around here, upstate NY, in good condition run 5-6k

[@luthermorgan5039]

@@danvitale1825 on the gulf coast something like that would go for about 1500$

[@jsamc]

no sail no mast ?

[@YachtHunters]

all included

[@marktumelson2202]

Would this boat go through the great loop

[@YachtHunters]

Probably but I can’t think of a worse boat for thst trip. You are talking about the gaff rigged cutter??

[@marktumelson2202]

@@YachtHunters Catalina 25 is the one that I was referring to

[@Thomas..Anderson]

Is it just me or is this video a bit glitchy. Like in a low frame rate.

[@YachtHunters]

Yes... we seemed to have some technical difficulties for the first part of this episode.... we're still learning a bit so we definitely appreciate the feedback to let us know if there are issues. We'll do better!!! Thanks for the note

[@K3mrM]

Is it me or this video has like 10fps?

[@deepsea36]

Love the content of your channel but the videos are EXTREMELY choppy! Please increase the framerate and remove any upload accelerators you may be using. Playback on larger screens is nauseating. :(

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for letting us know. We're still learning the tricks of the trade (on land).... so we definitely appreciate the feedback on how we can make them better. Nauseating is not good.... whether its on boats or on KZbin!! We'll do better to keep our passengers happy!

[@goleafsgo8496]

Shorter videos I find video quality a little less important and place importance more on the content which is excellent in your videos. Keep them coming I'm learning a bunch and for someone wanting to get into sailing later in life this channel is great.

[@IS-uh5yj]

@@YachtHunters yes - please its is very choppy . Upload in 60fps pleas

[@itsmePassport]

I have one. MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA $13,500

[@YachtHunters]

sweet boat!!

[@erasamus1057]

damn I'm down in ma was about to go grab this then realized two years old 🤦🏻‍♂️. subbed anyway edit: you can hit the bell or not 🤣🤣 I wish I could double sub

[@YachtHunters]

ding dong ding dong

[@2bigbufords]

"Dinty Moore stew" Ha

[@YachtHunters]

cold foggy night in midwatch huddled in the lee of the cockpit and a steaming bowl of DM arrives up thru the companionway ....nothing better

[@2bigbufords]

@@YachtHunters LOL

[@ดุ่ยดุ่ยลุยเดี่ยว]

อยากได้จัง💖🥰😘👍🙋😋🐣

[@YachtHunters]

ขอบคุณ Google แปล! มันเป็นเรือครอบครัวเล็ก ๆ ที่ยอดเยี่ยม! :)

[@drunkengamer2453]

If your able to contact me and give me more information about the boat i ha e pics. Would love your help

[@Abandoned_Brane]

the contact info is in the description

[@will5286]

Catalina’s are lightly and often poorly built boats-mass market for new unknowing sailors-FOR PROTECTED WATERS-more solid boats from Tartan, Cape Dory and others

[@johnciliberto3383]

Dinty Moore beef stew is nasty

[@maohadad8392]

Disney's new adaptation of Black Beauty premieres this week, with quite a few differences from the original story: gender-swapped Black Beauty & Joe Greene/Jo Green; relocation from England to the American West; and updating from Victorian times to the modern day. Will you be watching the 2020 film?

[@YachtHunters]

didn't know that but who can resist a Black beauty story thanks for the tip

[@mitchellsmith4690]

No. I hate rewrites and gender swaps.

[@Madridme3]

Very informative. Too bad about the bad editing. I'm sure it's the "young' cameraman attempting to be "cool" it certainly makes it more difficult to watch like lots of silly production techniques used these days. I have to guess most watchers are not 12 year old kids.

[@YachtHunters]

i have tied the editor to his computer with only bread and water and told him no baclava until he cleans up his act sorry ( he really does try very hard to provide the best content but even he needs some comic relief strapped to his chair listening to the Captain Q drone on for hours and so he cant resist interjecting some humor for everyone else) thank you for your note....

[@stevendedominici9171]

@@YachtHunters You do a very good job!.... He can do lots better. Hahaa

[@sharonbraselton4302]

master çhief 12 yeàrs had ßearay 350 sundaçer

[@nicolasbouyiouclis4726]

Interested in your video but Your music is way too loud and makes it difficult to listen to you speak... buy Sorry

[@YachtHunters]

Very much appreciate the feedback.... we're still learning and will keep this in mind!! Cheers!

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

I didn't even notice any music playing.

[@Antipodean33]

One thing I can tell you is boats are cheap in the USA