Gentle Sail Along the North Carolina Coast | Catalina 25

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We had a nice, gentle sail along the North Carolina coast just off of Oak Island. Clear skies, and a moderate wind, provided the perfect first sail in the ocean for my wife. Our 1983 Catalina 25 handled great as we sailed from our marina, down the Cape Fear River, and out the Western Bar Channel. While this was my first time being able to sail out of this channel, the big question would be whether or not the wind would allow us to sail back in...
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8 сен 2024

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@steveworley1458 4 месяца назад

Nice. I want to learn how to sail and buy a trailer sailor. Ive been looking into 19'-23' boats and so far I like the Venture line made by a few makers, Mariner, Day Sailor or something similar.

@sailingdiscipleship6295 4 месяца назад

I think those are good sizes...enough size for a feeling of stability but very manageable. I sailed a little Sunfish for several summers growing up, but mi e and my wife's first boat was a MacGregor 21...and then a Catalina 22. Loved them all...this 25 is the first fixed keel. Good luck with your boat search and sailing journey. It is a great experience!

@steverichardson8162 4 месяца назад

What hp outboard engine do you have on your boat ?

@sailingdiscipleship6295 4 месяца назад

It is a Mercury 9.9 4-stroke.

@CurtisGary-de9es 2 месяца назад

Did you raise your boom up?

@sailingdiscipleship6295 2 месяца назад

Yes. For our needs/desires, we really want the sade of the bimini. Witht he C-25 tall rig's boom being lower, we raised it up using a Davis Instrument Track Stop and then typically keep a reef in the mainsail. May not be ideal, but it provides us a more comfortable outing in the hot North Carolina weather. That, and a 100% jib the boat is typically well balanced. If I go out with my buddie we can always lower the boom and shake out the reef.

@CurtisGary-de9es 2 месяца назад

I have a 85 Catalina 25 tall rig. Haven't put it in the water yet, but watching your videos she will be in soon. Thanks for the content!!! Ps I live on the Albemarle sound.

@sailingdiscipleship6295 2 месяца назад

@CurtisGary-de9es Nice! Haven't been up there...but hope to one day. Hoping you get to splash your boat soon!

@CurtisGary-de9es 2 месяца назад

Can I get some information on the bimi top you installed? Can you use the winches with it up?

@sailingdiscipleship6295 2 месяца назад

@CurtisGary-de9es So, we purchased an inexpensive Bimini from National Covers. I believe it was under $200. Not sure of longevity, but .eets our needs. It is 36" high, 72" long and is supposed to fit cockpit widths of 67-72". Yes, all winches are usable, honestly can't remember if you can crank winch handle all the way around, but really not a problem for us.