Catalina 25 Tall Rig
Description
The Catalina 25 Tall Rig is an iconic trailerable coastal cruiser designed by Frank Butler and built by Catalina Yachts from 1976 to 1991, with over 6,000 units produced—making it a staple for beginners and families seeking an affordable, easy-to-handle sailboat. The Tall Rig variant features a mast about 2 feet taller than the standard rig, boosting sail area by ~9–10% (to 295 ft²) for improved light-air performance and upwind pointing, while the fin keel and transom-hung rudder ensure responsive handling. At just 25 feet, it's perfect for day sails, weekends, or trailering to lakes with a cozy interior that sleeps 4–5 and options like a pop-top for extra headroom. It's forgiving yet fun, with a PHRF rating around 222, though it requires attentive sail trim in gusts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Frank Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Catalina Yachts |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.170 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4550 lb |
| Ballast | 1900 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 27.66 ft |
| e | 9.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 ft | 10.50 ft | 27.66 ft | 9.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Catalina 25 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27.66 ft - (8431 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.58 ft - (2920 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.74 ft - (8760 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.95 ft - (8824 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 136.89 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 27.67 ft - (8434 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Leech | 24.83 ft - (7568 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.51 ft - (3508 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.51 ° |
| Area | * 159.24 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.58 ft - (3530 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.02 ° |
| Area | * 173.71 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.18 ft - (7980 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.05 ft - (4282 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.52 ft - (6864 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 158.13 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.57 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.61 ft - (3539 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.07 ° |
| Area | * 162.48 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.92 ft - (4852 mm) |
| Leech | 28.083 ft - (8560 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.1 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.71 ft - (4484 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.74 ° |
| Area | * 220.7 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.68 ft - (4170 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.48 ° |
| Area | * 205.25 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.57 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.61 ft - (3539 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.07 ° |
| Area | * 162.48 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.19 ft - (4325 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.32 ° |
| Area | * 218.18 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.07 ft - (5203 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.13 ft - (8879 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 244.82 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.79 ft - (5422 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.73 ft - (8452 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 244.86 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.32 ft - (5279 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.6 ft - (8717 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 404 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 499 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.96 ft - (2426 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.57 ft - (4441 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.3 ft - (1920 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.95 ° |
| Area | * 56.71 ft² |
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Catalina 25 Tall Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 10.53 ft - (3210 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.69 ft - (2954 mm) |
| Leech | * 8.78 ft - (2676 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 8.78 ft - (2676 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 40 ft² |
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