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The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition. The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a comfortable, carefully detailed interior and all the “5 Series” featured that have redefined the Catalina brand.
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As American production boatbuilding huddles on the sidelines, the builders of the homegrown, impressive Catalina 425 knock one through the uprights.
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The Catalina 425 is an excellent cruising boat that will carry you just about anywhere in comfort, safety and, yes, speed and style. She’s a worthy winner of a SAIL Best Boats award.
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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall: 43′ 6″
Length of Hull: 41′ 8″
Length at Waterline: 39’ 1″
Beam: 13′ 8″
Distance from Waterline to Masthead*: 62′ 11″
(not inclluding lights and antennas)
Draft: 5′ 0″
Ballast: 7,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 19,100 lbs
Draft: 6′ 8″
Ballast: 6,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 18,100 lbs
RIG MEASUREMENTS
100% Foretriangle: 429 ft 2
Main by Measurement: 436 ft 2
Total w/100%: 865 ft 2
Sail Area – Displacement Wing Keel: 19.4
Sail Area – Displacement Fin Keel: 20
Standard Furling Main: 464.5 ft 2
Standard Jib Self Tacking: 398 ft 2
Optional Genoa 110%: 434 ft 2
Optional Genoa 135%: 538.5 ft 2
Optional Genoa 155%: 620 ft 2
Optional UPS Spinnaker: 922 ft 2
Optiona APC Spinnaker: 1223 ft 2
TANKS & CAPACITIES
Water: Forward 50 gal, Starboard 56 gal
Water Heater: 11 gal
Total Water: 117 gal
Sanitary Holding Tank: Fwd. 31 gal, Aft. 23 gal
Total Holding: 54 gal
Fuel: Primary Tank 62 gal, Optional Auxiliary Tank 18 gal
ENGINE & CONTROLS
Yanmar 4JH57CR, 57 mhp @3000RPM
Common Rail, Electronic Diesel
3 Blade Michigan MP3 18×14
1 1/4″ S.S. Shaft
Twin Edson Performance Pedestals with 32″ Stainless Wheels.
Single Lever Engine Controls on Starboard Cockpit Coaming.
WINDLASS & CHAIN
Quick Rider 1000 with 5/16″ Chainwheel Gypsy for 5/16″ High Test Gd 40
or BBB Gd 30 Chain and/or 1/2″ – 5/8″ Rope
Primary – 55ST EVO Lewmar
Cabin Top / Secondary – 45ST EVO Lewmar
All specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Actual equipment also subject to change without notice.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Construction.
- One-Piece Fiberglass Hull with End Grain Balsa Core Sandwich Construction Above the Waterline, and a Vinylester Integral Barrier to Resist Osmosis Blistering
- One-Piece Fiberglass Deck with End Grain Balsa Core and Molded-In Diamond Pattern Non-Skid Surfaces Finished in Two-Tone White and Grey
- One-Piece Fiberglass Deck Liner Finished in NonGlare Texture
- One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Structural Grid
- One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Hull Liner with Satin Finish
- Lead Fin Keel with 316 Stainless Steel Attaching Bolts
- Five Year Gel Coat Blister Protection * ( 2 )
- Five Year Hull Structure Warranty * ( 3 )
SPARS & RIGGING
- Furling Mainsail with Vertical Battens
- Self Tacking Jib, with U.V, Protection, White
- Complete Standing and Running Rigging, 316 SS
- Internal Pre-Stretched Dacron Halyards
- Wiring Conduit with Messenger in Mast
- Selden In-Mast Mainsail Furling System
- Selden Anodized Double Spreader Mast and Boom
SAIL HANDLING & EQUIPMENT
- ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Primary Winches
- ( 2 ) Two-Speed Self Tailing Jib Halyard Winches ST Port/Starboard
- Double Ended Mainsheet System Led Aft to Helm Position
- ( 1 ) 10 ” Winch Handle, ball bearing
- Ball Bearing Mainsheet Traveler with Car Adjuster System led to Portside
- 11 ’ Genoa Tracks Inboard with Ball Bearing Low Lead Blocks
- All Halyards led Aft, to Sheet Stoppers
- Headsail Furling System
- Selden Boom Vang, Rigid Adjustable Type
PROPULSION, STEERING & CONTROLS
- Single Lever Engine Controls Mounted on Starboard Side
- Yanmar ( 4 ) Cylinder Diesel Engine, 57 HP, Fresh Water Cooled with Common Rail Electronic Fuel System
- Bronze Propeller, Three Blade
- Sea Water Filter for Engine Cooling
- Centrally Mounted Electronic Engine Instruments
- Emergency Tiller Access and Emergency Tiller
- Dual Station Pedestal Steering with wheel brake
- Twin 32 ” Destroyer Wheels
- Bilge Blower and Ventilation System
- Illuminated Compass in Cockpit Table
DECK HARDWARE
- Fiberglass Cockpit Table with ( 2 ) Leaves, Foot- brace, Center insulated Compartment, and Handrails
- Walk Through Stern with Transom Boarding Platform
- Stern Boarding Ladder. Telescopic Type
- 27 ” Double Lifelines with Gates Port and Starboard
- Mooring Cleats, Two Fore and Aft
- Midship Spring Line Cleats
- Molded-In Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
- Midwatch Blue and Silver Sheer Stripes
- Large Double Anchor Rollers on Foredeck with Mounting Point for Code “ 0 ” or Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Electric Anchor Windlass with Power Up and Down Handheld remote control
- Large Divided Anchor Locker for Below Deck Chain and Rode Storage
- Stainless Steel Handrails on Cabin Top
- Stern Rails with Observation Seats, Cup Holders, Outboard Bracket and flag staff mount
- LPG Storage Locker for ( 2 ) 10 lb. alum. Tanks
- Hot & Cold Shower Mounted In Transom Boarding Area
- Water-Tight Strike Zone Collision Bulkhead at Bow
- Multi coat Varnish Finish On Interior Teak and maple
- Veneer Bulkheads with Solid Teak Trim
- Cabin Window Shades
- Navigation Station with Chart Table and 110 and 12 volt outlets & USB port
- Owner’s Stateroom with Large Double Berth. Cedar lined Hanging Locker, Drawers, and Private Head with vessel sink
- Teak and Holly Textured High Pressure Laminate Sole
- Inner Spring Mattresses on Fore and Aft Berths with Custom Fitted Sheets
- LED Interior Lighting
- Main Saloon Features Large Dinette, Gloss Finished Dining Table to Port, Seating Starboard with central navigation table
- Guest Stateroom Aft on Starboard, Features Large Double Berth, Hanging Locker, and ample storage
- Third Cabin Aft to Port, Convertible to Double Berth, Upper/Lower Berths, or Storage Locker
- Dedicated Cabinet for easy access to Engine Filters located in Aft Port Cabin
- Front Loading Refrigeration, D.C. Powered with Freezer Compartment
- Top Loading Insulated Compartment, Available as a Second Refrigerator or Freezer
- Polished Double Stainless Steel Sinks
- Large Storage Cabinets over Galley
- Large Storage Lockers with Drawers and Bins
- Gimbaled ( 3 ) Burner L.P.G. Stove w/Oven, Polished
- Multi-Drawer Bank with Utensil Storage Rack
- Microwave Oven, AC Powered
- Single Lever Faucet with Pull-Out Sprayer
PLUMBING SYSTEM
- Pressure Water Distribution System with Filter at Pump and Tank Selection Valves for ( 3 ) Tanks
- 11 Gallon Hot Water Heater with Engine Heat Exchanger and 110V Electric Heating Element
- ( 2 ) Electric Macerating Heads with Holding Tanks and Deck and Thru-Hull Outlets
- Electric Bilge Pump with Float Switch
- Manual Bilge Pump and Bilge High Water Alarm
- Head Compartment Forward with Vanity Counter, Medicine Chest and Shower Compartment Stall
- Head Aft with Vanity, Sink, Medicine Chest, and Shower
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Three Heavy Duty 8-D 12 Volt Marine Deep Cycle Batteries
- 60 Amp Battery Charger, Multi-Bank Automatic
- L.E.D. Running Lights, Fore and Aft
- 110 Volt, 30 AMP Shore Power System with circuit breakers
- ( 1 ) 110 Volt, 30 AMP, Shore Power Cord 50 ft.
- L.E.D. Anchor Light at Masthead
- 12 Volt Lighting Throughout
- Custom 115 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Electric Panel
- Circuit Breakers for AC and DC Electrical Panel and Windlass Control
- Shore Power Galvanic Isolator
- Ground Fault Circuit Protection with ELGCI
- A.C. Duplex Receptacles Throughout
SAILING INSTRUMENTS
- Raymarine i70 2-Multi Function Displays with Transducer 1 Mounted at Port and the other at Starboard Helm Stations – Speed, Depth & Wind
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From the April, 2020 issue of 48° North
My first crossing of the Strait of Juan de Fuca was aboard a wing-keel Catalina 42 that bounded comfortably in six-foot-seas and 25 knots—it remains a favorite, formative sail. Roughly 1,000 of these venerable cruisers were built over more than two decades (between Mk I and Mk II iterations). And, as is common with Catalinas, they boast some of the industry’s most loyal owners.
However, in spite of my enduring appreciation for the Catalina 42, my personal opinion is that the design has been ready for a modernizing overhaul for some time. Enter the new Catalina 425. Based on my recent test sail experience on the 425 in February and the incredibly positive response it has received from sailors and critics alike, it seems that the Catalina crew have hit a home run in this new generation redesign.
Decidedly Modern with Traditional Elements
While sleek, attractive, and modern, the Catalina 425 is a bit more traditional than it is flashy in its styling. It doesn’t have some of the things I associate with many modern production cruisers—there aren’t hard chines or a plumb bow, for example. Lead designer, Gerry Douglas, shares his decision calculus for much of this right in the marketing materials, indicating his sentiment that chines often cause hydrodynamic turbulence and reasoning that his chosen 9-degree bow angle maximizes waterline length while providing good protection from anchors. To me, it helps to know why the boat doesn’t look just like some of the others, and the reasoning is sound.
The 425 is on the lighter-displacement side of its group of competitors, displacing 17,500 lbs. However, its 7,000 pounds of ballast is more than most similar designs, except for those with significantly heavier displacement. With a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 21.69, in combination with its lighter displacement and heavier-than-most ballast, the Catalina 425 has construction and performance attributes that make it an ideal blend of American-built tradition and sailing capability, and is a notable step forward in performance from its predecessor.
Easy and Impressive Under Sail
We had a great opportunity to see the range of performance across light-to-moderate conditions during our test sail. We set the in-mast furling main and self-tacking jib in barely 5 knots of breeze. The boat moved but, as most any cruising boat would in breeze that light, it would have preferred more pressure. There are tracks on the deck alongside the cabin top where a larger, traditionally-sheeted genoa would surely have felt like the right sail choice early in our test. The inboard chainplates will allow for proper, upwind-friendly sheeting angles on the genoa.
Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised by the boat’s get-up-and-go with the stock jib as the breeze trended above 5 knots. By the time we had 6 to 8 knots, it didn’t feel irresponsible to be playing with apparent wind angles around 35 degrees while still feeling good power in the sailplan and great feel in the helm. Especially since our test boat was the fin-keel version with a draft of 6-feet 8-inches (instead of the wing-keel arrangement that’s popular in shallower cruising areas), I felt that the performance to weather was particularly impressive for a cruising boat as comfortable as this. As the breeze built above 10 knots, I liked the sailing experience more and more.
Familiar Feel On The Helm
Honestly, it was satisfying to drive a cruising boat that had a familiar feel under sail. Elements that are nearing ubiquity for many modern production boats require some mindset adjustment. Almost none of us learned to sail on dual-rudder boats with significant chines. To drive the Catalina 425 felt comfortable, responsive, and intuitive. It was like I knew what the boat needed. Surely, performance could suffer if sailing over-canvased and significantly heeled in big breeze, but smart sail choice and trim should easily remedy those challenges and make for a happier crew.
The twin helms are appropriately sized and adequately spaced. As I switched from helm station to helm station through easy tacks that required only a turn of the wheel thanks to the self-tacking jib. I appreciated the ability to trim both the main and jib sheets form the port-side helm station. The appeal and ease of the self-tacking jib and in-mast-furling main are obvious. These systems typically represent some compromise in performance, but I was pleased with the pliability of trim for the jib and especially the main, for which the rare-these-days inclusion of a mainsheet traveler on a cruising boat made trimming the furling main far more enjoyable. The German mainsheet system has its turning-block terminus closer to the end of the boom than you see on many European-built competitors. This both reduces the risk of a boom-failure and keeps mainsheet loads more manageable because of a better leverage point.
Off the breeze, the beamier aft section contributes to stability. The downwind sailing felt easy and always under control, but the stock jib isn’t the ideal sail for downwind cruising. Luckily, the rig is fractional, with room for an asymmetrical spinnaker utilizing either a furler or sock above the forestay attachment.
Space to Spare
A spacious and ergonomic cockpit has long been one of Catalina’s strengths, and the 425 is no exception. The saltiest ocean-going cruisers sometimes point to large cockpits as a safety risk, but for 99-percent of sailors 99-percent of the time, a large cockpit is an asset. In this way, the 425 excels. Twin helms make movement around the cockpit easy, the fixed central table provides a great handhold or foot-push and has a built-in fridge compartment, the signature Catalina stern pulpit seats give guests a great view and more seating room, and a starboard bench seat that converts into a double-berth-lounger is a smart and luxurious innovation.
Modern efficiencies can be found in things like recessed hatches and under-deck leads for two lines per side that run to the helm stations. Safety is improved by the extension of the stainless steel stern pulpit further forward than most boats—instead of life lines around the cockpit, you have sturdier, more stable “life bars” as an enclosure. From the helm station, visibility was very good thanks to flat side decks and a low-slung cabin top. All-in-all, life on deck is pretty grand.
Clever and Comfortable Interior Design
It will come as no surprise that the interior of the 425 is very comfortable. Numerous clever details appealed to me. While many European designs offer a host of customizable layout options, Catalina has simplified and innovated. A three-cabin model is standard, but the port double-berth can tilt up clearing space along the centerline—making it part cabin, part garage. Moving the berth out of the way offers convenient, excellent access to the 57-horsepower Yanmar and the steering and running gear systems behind.
The forward cabin is clearly intended to be the owner’s quarters, with en suite head and a spacious central berth that can accommodate sailors who are 6-feet 5-inches or taller. This V-berth bed also has a unique lifting system for a more upright reading position and better views out of the hull portlights. Forward of this cabin is a watertight crash bulkhead.
Headroom is NOT an Issue
Standing headroom of a whopping 6-foot 9-inches in the main salon creates an almost vaulted ceiling sensation of space. Along with the wide beam, ample light from numerous portlights and a large overhead hatch, and really nicely done finish work with grain-matched teak, the salon is relaxing, elegant, and spacious. The dinette to port is matched by a settee with a navigation station that can be converted to seating. Unlike some convertible nav stations, the 425’s adaptation still has a drawer for tools and chart stowage.
Solid handholds can be found throughout including, importantly, above the galley, which is C-shaped. There, you will find a large front-opening fridge, an additional top-loading fridge-or-freezer on a separate breaker, and another dry-storage compartment that could be used as an icebox if you chose to deploy it that way. That’s pretty great flexibility without customization.
From liveability to sailability, the Catalina 425 delivers. It would be an ideal boat for large or growing families; and with its solid performance characteristics and ease of use, it’s a sailboat you might sail more during the Pacific Northwest cruising season.
Thanks to Windworks Sailing and Powerboating for taking me sailing. Photos courtesy of Catalina Yachts.
Joe Cline has been the Managing Editor of 48° North since 2014. From his career to his volunteer leadership in the marine industry, from racing sailboats large and small to his discovery of Pacific Northwest cruising —Joe is as sail-smitten as they come. Joe and his wife, Kaylin, welcomed a baby girl to their family in December 2021, and he is enjoying fatherhood while still finding time to sail, make music, and tip back a tasty IPA every now and again.
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CATALINA 425
The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition.
The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a comfortable, carefully detailed interior and all the “5 Series” featured that have redefined the Catalina brand.
425 VIRTUAL TOUR
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall: 43′ 6″
Length of Hull: 41′ 8″
Length at Waterline: 39’ 1″
Beam: 13′ 8″
Distance from Waterline to Masthead*: 62′ 11″
(not including lights and antennas)
Draft: 5′ 0″
Ballast: 7,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 19,100 lbs
Draft: 6′ 8″
Ballast: 6,700 lbs
Basic Weight: 18,100 lbs
RIG MEASUREMENTS
100% Foretriangle: 429 ft 2
Main by Measurement: 436 ft 2
Total w/100%: 865 ft 2
Sail Area – Displacement Wing Keel: 19.4
Sail Area – Displacement Fin Keel: 20
Standard Furling Main: 464.5 ft 2
Standard Jib Self Tacking: 398 ft 2
Optional Genoa 110%: 434 ft 2
Optional Genoa 135%: 538.5 ft 2
Optional Genoa 155%: 620 ft 2
Optional UPS Spinnaker: 922 ft 2
Optiona APC Spinnaker: 1223 ft 2
TANKS & CAPACITIES
Water: Forward 50 gal, Starboard 56 gal
Water Heater: 11 gal
Total Water: 117 gal
Sanitary Holding Tank: Fwd. 31 gal, Aft. 23 gal
Total Holding: 54 gal
Fuel: Primary Tank 62 gal, Optional Auxiliary Tank 18 gal
ENGINE & CONTROLS
Yanmar 4JH57CR, 57 mhp @3000RPM
Common Rail, Electronic Diesel
3 Blade Michigan MP3 18×14
1 1/4″ S.S. Shaft
Twin Edson Performance Pedestals with 32″ Stainless Wheels.
Single Lever Engine Controls on Starboard Cockpit Coaming.
WINDLASS & CHAIN
Quick Rider 1000 with 5/16″ Chainwheel Gypsy for 5/16″ High Test Gd 40
or BBB Gd 30 Chain and/or 1/2″ – 5/8″ Rope
Primary – 55ST EVO Lewmar
Cabin Top / Secondary – 45ST EVO Lewmar
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Catalina 425
- By Herb McCormick
- Updated: November 16, 2016
Where, oh where, have all the U.S. production boatbuilders gone? The simple answer, if there is one, is that over the past several years, as high-volume European builders have leveraged their size and efficiency to become ever-larger players in the American marketplace, the homegrown domestic manufacturers have been squeezed tighter and tighter by a vast fleet of imports. Along the way, there have been multiple casualties among the ranks of Yankee boatbuilders.
Thank goodness that the venerable American builders of Catalina Yachts have not been among them. In fact, with the introduction of the new 425 — more than 1,000 units of the company’s previous 42-footer, originally launched in 1988, were built — Catalina has issued a statement, and it’s a strong one. As wholesome and iconic a brand as good old Chevy, Catalina has produced in the 425 an affordable, well-crafted boat that might not look much like the current wave of French and German imports (no straight stem, no hard chine, no drop-down folding transom), but which represents fine value, ingenuity and integrity. The 425 is a thoroughly modern example of an old-school cruising boat, and I mean that as nothing but a pure compliment. There is an important link between the old Catalina 42 and the fresh 425: Both were imagined and brought to fruition by the company’s longtime in-house designer, Gerry Douglas. Inspired by the opportunity to take another swing at a boat he originally drew nearly three decades ago, at the outset Douglas established some clear priorities for the new design.
Saving weight was one of them. Thanks to a carbon core in the deck, a ¾-inch end-grain balsa core above the waterline, and the elimination of aluminum toerails at the molded hull/deck joint, among other innovations, the new boat is some 2,000 pounds lighter than the original model. Safety was another priority. The 425 has a seriously bulked-up rudder on one end and a watertight crash bulkhead, in case boat meets container, at the other. Finally, believing that accessibility and maintenance go hand in hand, Douglas made sure that the steering quadrant was reachable from the dual aft cabins; that there were dedicated lockers for filters and machinery, including the genset; that the Yanmar diesel could be fully accessed quickly and easily; and that all the through-hulls were grouped together in one location in the port cabin. When it comes to systems aboard the 425, “logical” is the word that comes to mind.
Aesthetically, with its 81-degree stem (to prevent the anchor from banging the bow), minimal overhangs, low coachroof and gently sloping sheer line, the 425 is a good-looking boat. Starting at the pointy end and working aft, there’s a secure bowsprit with bobstay that doubles as an anchor roller and a tack point for an asymmetric kite or code zero headsail. The modified Seldén B&R rig has an extra set of forward shrouds to prevent mast pumping. An in-mast furling mainsail and standard 100 percent self-tacking jib are both by Doyle Sails (overlapping genoas are optional, though the nearly 12-foot tracks to accommodate them come with the boat). There’s a nice set of butterfly hatches that open in opposing directions above the saloon for maximum ventilation below (the legendary Don Street would be happy).
The functional cockpit deserves a little extra attention here. A split backstay terminates forward of twin Edson steering pedestals to give the helmsman plenty of room behind the wheels and good sightlines for the Raymarine chart plotter, stationed just forward in its own pod. A passageway between the helms leads to a swim step and boarding platform aft. The generous starboard settee unfolds to create a nice double berth for outdoor snoozing beside the central cockpit table, which also houses a fridge. Via a large gull-wing hatch, the port settee opens directly into one of the twin aft cabins, and can be used to stash bikes or sails when not in accommodations mode. The double-ended German-style mainsheet is led to the helm and also to the coachroof, a versatile setup for either cruising or club racing.
Down below, the forward owner’s cabin features a large centerline berth with an elevating adjustable mattress for reading. A roomy adjacent head boasts a big shower stall. In the saloon, the U-shaped settee and dining table to port face a central table to starboard, which is flanked by two comfy seats to double as the navigation station, complete with USB ports and 12-volt chargers. All air-conditioning ducts are fixed above the cabin windows for maximum efficiency. The L-shaped galley to port faces a second head to starboard, at the foot of the companionway. On our test boat, there were no fewer than five compressors: two for the AC and three more for the cockpit fridge, the deep freezer/fridge in the galley, and the wine cooler, respectively. The interior LED lights are all on dimmers, and the light maple hardwood employed throughout the interior is quite handsome.
Catalina has taken 18 orders on the boat thus far; we sailed hull number one, a shoal-draft version, late this past summer on Florida’s Manatee River and Tampa Bay, in a fluctuating breeze of 6 to 10 knots. The 425 acquitted herself admirably, making over 6 knots upwind in about the same amount of breeze, and touching 8 knots on a tight reach in a bit more pressure under the asymmetric spinnaker. At all times, the helm was light and responsive. Moving up from a Catalina 380, Russ Hoadley is the owner/skipper of the first 425, called Blue Heron. After our test sail, he was planning a cruise down to Key West, and later some offshore racing to Mexico and perhaps Cuba. Russ’ joy in his new boat was both evident and infectious. His yacht was born in the USA, and he couldn’t have been happier with it.
LOA: 43’6″ (13.25 m) LWL: 39’3″ (11.96 m) Beam: 13’8″ (4.16 m) Draft: 5’/6’8″ (1.52 m/2.02 m) Sail Area: 865 sq. ft. (80.4 sq m) Ballast: 7,700 lb./6,700 lb. (3,492 kg/3,039 kg) Displacement: 19,100 lb./18,100 lb. (8,663 kg/8,210 kg) Ballast/Displacement: 0.37 Displacement/Length: 134 Sail Area/Displacement: 20.1 Water: 117 gal. (442 l) Fuel: 62 gal. (234 l) Holding: 54 gal. (204 l) Mast Height: 62’11” (19.17 m) Engine: 57 hp Yanmar Designer: Gerry Douglas Price: $262,900
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The Catalina 425 is an all-new design that assumes the position in the Catalina line held by the legendary Catalina 42. Although it is new and contemporary in styling it is designed to endure in function and aesthetics in the Catalina tradition. The 425 incorporates all the valued hallmark Catalina features; a functional spacious cockpit, a ...
November 28, 2016. Not many cruising sailboats launch over 1,000 hulls before they're redesigned, so when the Catalina 425 was drawn, architect and builder Gerry Douglas knew the pressure was on (read our design review of the original Catalina 42). The new model replaces a boat that was manufactured by Catalina Yachts for over two decades.
2018 Catalina 425. US$409,900. US $3,114/mo. Estimated monthly payment based on a 240-month loan at 6.74% APR. Farallone Yacht Sales | Alameda, California. <. 1. >. Find Catalina 425 boats for sale in United States.
The result, the Catalina 425, is a brand-new model that fits into the builder's 5 Series and is gaining so much interest that 20 hulls were commissioned before the press even had a chance to take hull #1 for a sail. From stem to stern, the 425 is the direct result of much study. Douglas likes to listen to owners and do his homework by ...
Catalina has taken 18 orders on the boat thus far; we sailed hull number one, a shoal-draft version, late this past summer on Florida's Manatee River and Tampa Bay, in a fluctuating breeze of 6 to 10 knots. The 425 acquitted herself admirably, making over 6 knots upwind in about the same amount of breeze, and touching 8 knots on a tight reach ...
The Catalina 425 has emerged as a standout example of Catalina's commitment to evolution and innovation. Designed by Gerry Douglas, the 425 was introduced in 2016, and represents a harmonious blend of modern design and classic sensibilities. This 42.5-foot cruiser captures the essence of comfortable bluewater sailing, offering both performance ...
At the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis this past October, Catalina Yachts staffers mentioned a new project, the Catalina 425, which would return Catalina to the three stateroom sailboat market. On November 2, Catalina issued a press release announcing the Catalina 425 will be available in the spring of 2016. The boat's interior arrangement comes with three staterooms.
42' Catalina 425 Sailboat. Year. Length. Beam. Draft. Location. Price. 2023. 42' 13' 6' California. $490,000. Description: YACHT DESCRIPTION Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of the Catalina 425, an extraordinary addition to the illustrious Catalina line that proudly assumes the position once held by the legendary Catalina 42 ...
A change in yachting plans has resulted in Makana being available for purchase. If you are in search of the ideal cruising sailing yacht this 2022 Catalina 425 is a must see and ready to sail away. Key features and outfitting on Makana include: Air Conditioning-one 16,000btu unit and one 14,000btu unit. Generator-Fischer Panda 6.5 KW.
This spring Catalina Yachts—America's leading builder of production sailboats—will launch their all new Catalina 425, and while still built to the high standards of the whole Catalina line, the new boat is definitely a refreshing new take on what a mid-sized family cruisers can be. Catalina's chief designer Gerry Douglas noted that ...
Catalina 425 is a 43′ 6″ / 13.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Gerry Douglas and built by Catalina Yachts starting in 2016. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
Base Price at the Factory is $418,868. The Massey custom cruise equipped 2024 Catalina 425 is approximately $603,012. Our new 2024 stock Catalina 425 is available for February 2024 delivery. This yacht qualifies for the Massey "Sail Florida Free" purchase program to non-Florida residents. Fully equipped and ready to sail away.
The 425 incorporates all of Catalina's hallmark features: a functional, spacious cockpit, a comfortable, carefully detailed interior, and all the 5 Series features that have redefined the Catalina brand. The deck includes twin helms on performance pedestals with pre-stretched cables.
The Catalina 25 is a popular sailboat, known for its durability and stability. It is a lightweight, a trailerable sailboat, perfect for daysailing and weekend cruising. The boat has a deep, wide-beamed hull with a large cockpit and plenty of room below deck. It also features a traditional sloop rig with a roller furling jib and a mainsail.