1987 Catalina 25 Boat in Cape Coral, FL 33914 US
Built in 1987
25
1 Engine (Mercury)
25 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
1987 Catalina 25 Tall Rig - Fixed-Wing Keel Located just off the Caloosahatchie River, Cape Coral, Florida
Classic Catalina Quality - Ready to Sail for the novice or instructor!
This 1987 Catalina 25 Tall Rig is a well-maintained example of one of the most successful and respected pocket cruisers ever built. Featuring the desirable Tall Rig, wing keel, and traditional interior layout, she delivers excellent sailing performance, comfortable overnight accommodations, and the versatility that has made the Catalina 25 a favorite among sailors for decades.
Whether you're purchasing your first sailboat, teaching the next generation of sailors, or looking for a capable daysailor or weekend cruiser, this Catalina 25 is equally at home as a confidence-inspiring boat for the novice or a rewarding platform for the experienced sailor and instructor. Its forgiving handling, responsive performance, and proven design make it an excellent choice for sailing schools, clubs, or private ownership.
The Tall Rig provides 300 sq ft of sail area for improved performance in lighter winds, while the wing keel offers excellent stability and access to Southwest Florida's shallow cruising grounds.
A 1987 Catalina 25 isn't simply an old sailboat. It's part of a model line that helped establish Catalina's reputation for affordable, dependable cruising sailboats.
The Catalina 25 was built from 1976 through 1994, with thousands produced. That gives it an unusually large owner and sailing community and makes parts, knowledge, and support relatively accessible.
Features include, but are not limited:
Pop-top cabin
- Cabin headroom, pop-top down: approximately 5'10"
- Headroom with pop-top raised: approximately 6'4" in the raised area
- 2011 Mercury outboard ProKicker Four-Stroke 9.9 HP
- Fix Wing Keel
- Roller furling
- Self-tailing winches
- Tiller Steering - simple, responsive, traditional sailing feel
- Galley Area
- Marine Head
- Ample Cabin Storage
- Cockpit Designed for Comfortable Day Sailing and Entertaining
- Bottom painted Febuary 2026
If you've been thinking about buying your first sailboat, this 1987 Catalina 25 Tall Rig Wing Keel deserves a look. It offers the ideal combination of manageable size, comfortable accommodations, proven Catalina design, and classic sailing performance.
With its Tall Rig, wing keel, tiller steering, pop-top cabin, Mercury outboard, new sail, updated rigging, and self-tailing winches, it is equipped to make sailing approachable while still giving you plenty of room to grow as a sailor.
Whether your goal is weekend cruising, exploring Southwest Florida waters, spending time on the hook, or simply learning the joy of sailing, the Catalina 25 delivers a lot of boat without being overwhelming.
Step aboard, raise the sails, and start your sailing adventure. This classic Catalina is ready for her next owner.
The seller will consider all offers!
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/26 | Initial price | $9,500 |
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