Catalina Expo 12.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Garry Hoyt·1997·Catalina Yachts
Catalina Expo 12.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · daggerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
12.76' · 3.89 m
Displ.
130 lbs · 59 kg
First year
1997

The Catalina Expo 12.5 represents a specialized departure from traditional smallboat naval architecture, designed specifically to lower the barrier to entry for novice sailors and provide a simplified platform for experienced mariners seeking a "grabandgo" daysailing experience. Launched as part of Catalina's "SmartBoat" initiative, the Expo 12.5 emphasizes ease of assembly and safety through its unstayed, freestanding carbon fiber mast and unique "Smart Rig" system. Unlike the more common Capri 12.5—which shares the same hull—the Expo variant eliminates shrouds, stays, and complex standing rigging, allowing the boat to be rigged and launched in a matter of minutes. Its primary design objective is to deliver a comfortable, stable, and forgiving ride that can be managed entirely from the cockpit without the need for athletic hiking or complex sail trimming.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,700
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina Expo 12.5 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,70022100.0%

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
Pogo 12.541.01'$ 337,4313213
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,687236
Herreshoff 12 1/215.83'$ 25,500185
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450175
Tofinou 1239.34'$ 215,258114
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,887114
Schock Harbor 2525.75'$ 39,50092
Schock Harbor 2020'$ 20,00075
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,00073
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33431
Catalina Expo 12.5You are here$ 4,70022

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina Expo 12.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina Expo 12.5 over the past 12 months is $4,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina Expo 12.5 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Catalina Expo 12.5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina Expo 12.5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina Expo 12.5 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina Expo 12.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina Expo 12.5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Catalina Expo 12.5?+
Comparable models include Pogo 12.5, Esse 850, Herreshoff 12 1/2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.