Catalina 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Frank Butler·1978 – 1994·~5,866 hulls·Catalina Yachts
Catalina 25 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25' · 7.62 m
Displ.
4,550 lbs · 2,064 kg
First year
1978

Introduced in 1977, the Catalina 25 arrived at a pivotal moment for Catalina Yachts, serving as the critical bridge between the entrylevel Catalina 22 and the more substantial Catalina 27. Designed by Frank Butler, the model became an immediate success, with over 5,000 hulls produced before production shifted to the waterballasted Catalina 250 in the early 1990s. The 25 was engineered to provide a "big boat" feel—specifically an enclosed head and standing headroom via a poptop—while remaining manageable for a solo sailor or a young family. Its 8foot beam was specifically chosen to satisfy trailering regulations of the era, though at a displacement of over 4,000 pounds, it pushed the limits of "easy" trailering compared to its smaller sibling. According to historical analysis from SpinSheet, the boat's longevity is attributed to its simple, robust construction and the manufacturer’s commitment to providing an affordable entry point into coastal cruising.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,000
Ask, not sold · 50 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
15
50 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+14.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (90.0%) · Australia (6.0%) · Georgia (2.0%)

Recent Listings

38 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina 25 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 45 listings (90.0%), followed by Australia and Georgia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

50 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,000451390.0%
Australia$ 11,825306.0%
Georgia$ 4,950112.0%
Croatia$ 13,962112.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3029.92'$ 15,90019772
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
Catalina 25You are here$ 7,0005015
Catalina 30 Mk II29.92'$ 20,0005012
Catalina 27028.33'$ 25,9904819
Catalina 30932.75'$ 75,0004013
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Catalina 22 Mk II23.83'$ 40,0003015

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina 25 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina 25 over the past 12 months is $7,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina 25 sailboats are for sale?+
15 Catalina 25 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 50 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina 25 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina 25 has increased by 14.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina 25 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina 25 listings over the past 12 months are United States (90.0%), Australia (6.0%), Georgia (2.0%).
05Do Catalina 25 listings get price reductions?+
About 16% of Catalina 25 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 24.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina 25?+
Comparable models include Catalina 30, Catalina 36, Catalina 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.