Catalina Expo 12.5 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · daggerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

12.76' · 3.89 m

Disp.

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.