Jaguar 25 Buyer's Guide
The Jaguar 25 is the British-built, Frank Butler-designed small cruiser-racer also known as the Catalina 25, produced from the late seventies with a running series of factory updates to rig, layout, and construction. On the used market she appears in fin- and bilge-keel forms, sometimes with no engine, an outboard, or a recommended inboard such as the Bukh DV8 or Volvo MD5B with sail drive. She is a practical coastal boat whose hulls differ in detail across the changes made during the build run.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two keel configurations dominate the secondhand fleet. The bilge-keel Jaguar 25 draws about 4.4 to 4.7 feet dependent on load and can be beached, suiting shallow estuaries, while the fin-keel version draws about 5.7 to 6.0 feet and is more maneuverable but less directionally steady than a full-keel comparable anchor. Below, the port dinette converts to a short double berth supplemented by a fill-in cushion to the starboard single, with a galley to port of the hatch, heads and hanging locker forward of the main bulkhead, two full berths in the bow, and a quarter berth under the cockpit sole. The cockpit is self-draining with a port sail locker and a starboard stowage tray.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Autopilots are a commonly fitted aid on brokered Jaguar 25s, useful given the weather helm the tester noted under strong gusts. For propulsion, a 4 to 5 hp outboard is the usual auxiliary for close-quarters handling, though inboard Volvo or Bukh diesel with sail drive was a factory option. The rig carries three genoa sizes beyond the working jib, so a buyer should confirm the full wardrobe and the condition of the swept-back shrouds and babystay added during the model's updates.
What to Inspect
The period test noted the working jib of 148 square feet is a lot of canvas for a 25-foot boat in gusty force 4 to 5 conditions, and the reviewer suggested it could be smaller or carry reef points to remove another 20-odd square feet anchor — check whether any prior owner addressed this or sails habitually reefed. The fin-keel version's lower directional stability versus a full keel is inherent, not a defect, but verify the iron keel's bonding and any grounding damage. Confirm which generation of rig and layout the hull represents, as factory changes were made to the rig, layout, and construction.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Jaguar 25 is typically found in the United Kingdom and Ireland. For a shopper, the short checklist is: decide bilge vs fin keel for your waters; confirm engine type and sail-drive condition if inboard; verify the full genoa set and jib reefing provision; inspect the later rig updates; and check the berth layout suits your crew given the short port double.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jaguar 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $7,134 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $4,348 | -39.1% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $5,738 | +32.0% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $5,774 | +0.6% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $6,787 | +17.5% |
| May 26 | 1 | $3,397 | -49.9% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $8,832 | +160.0% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $5,435 | -38.5% |
Where they're listed
Jaguar 25 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 9 (90.0%), followed by Ireland.
Country view
10 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5,435 | 9 | 2 | 90.0% |
| Ireland | $6,114 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 25 | 25' | $ 7,590 | 58 | 14 |
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| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $ 9,083 | 12 | 2 |
| Tomahawk 25 | 25.33' | $ 7,473 | 11 | 1 |
| Jaguar 25You are here | — | $ 5,741 | 10 | 2 |
| Hunter 25 | 25' | $ 4,000 | 1 | 1 |