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Production 25-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Catalina Yachts. Designed by Gerry Douglas. Built in the USA. Produced from 1994. With water ballast.
Specifications for the Catalina 250 water ballast
| LOA |
25.7 ft.
| LOD |
25.0 ft.
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| LWL |
21.2 ft.
| Beam |
8.5 ft.
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| Draft |
5.8 ft.
| DraftMin |
2.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
3,250 lbs.
| Mast Height |
33.3 ft.
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| Sail Area |
264.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
152
| SA/D |
19.3
| Comfort |
12.3
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| Capsize |
2.30
| L/B |
2.9
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An owner comments on the pros and cons of the Catalina 250 water ballast system. He also shares his extensive modifications and additions to his the boat. Lots of photos.
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Perry comments on the hydrostatics, exterior, interior, and systems of this boat and gives his opinion of its looks and appropriateness for cruising: "The advantage of the water ballast is that you can quickly reduce the weight of the boat down to 2,400 pounds for trailering."
[Sail Magazine, November 1995]
Review of a trailerable, affordable pocket cruiser.
[Boats.com, November 1995]
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