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SOLD: 1985 C-25 SR/FK in CT

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Initially Posted - 08/01/2006 : 15:31:43

Passage is a clean, well-maintained, and upgraded example of one of the best values in a 25-foot coastal cruiser ever built. Due to some life events, she needs a new owner who will enjoy her abilities much more than her owner can now. She currently lies in Mystic, CT, in a slip the buyer can use for the remainder of the season. Offered for $8,900.

Catalina Yachts, this association, and several third-party suppliers make the Catalina 25 one of the best-supported boats on the water. Ask any questions on the Catalina 25 Specific Forum--prospective owners are welcome, and new owners are well cared for.

Features: <ul>
<li>Standard rig--preferred by many for coastal cruising
<li>Fin keel—fiberglass-encased lead--ideal for coastal cruising</li>
<li>Pop-top for open air and 6’6” headroom in main salon</li>
<li>Pop-top enclosure (apparently never used)</li>
<li>2002 Honda 4-cycle Power Thrust 8 hp extra-long shaft outboard with electric start--smooth, quiet, smokeless--professionally maintained and stored indoors during winters</li>
<li>Fulton heavy-duty cast aluminum outboard bracket (2003)</li>
<li>New Sunbrella bimini with stainless steel frame and struts (2006)</li>
<li>Matching mainsail cover (2006)</li>
<li>6-gallon gas tank in separate cockpit fuel locker</li>
<li>Hood roller-furler</li>
<li>Good-condition mainsail and 135 genoa (1998)</li>
<li>Main halyard, dousing line, and reefing line led to cockpit (2003)</li>
<li>2 Spinlock double clutches on cabin top (2003)</li>
<li>Krypton low-stretch all-rope halyards and new masthead sheaves (2003)</li>
<li>New standing rigging (2004)</li>
<li>Adjustable topping lift</li>
<li>New balanced rudder (2002) and tiller (2005)</li>
<li>New Saturn dual-read bulkhead compass with nightlight (2006)</li>
<li>Depth and speed meters—displays need replacement</li>
<li>Danforth anchor (lunch hook) in bow locker</li>
<li>Delta anchor and rode (overnight hook) under settee</li>
<li>Swim ladder on transom</li>
<li>Dinette interior layout—ideal for children and full-time chart table (pictures below)</li>
<li>New interior cushions (2001)—custom made with Sunbrella upholstery fabric and thicker-than-standard seats and berths</li>
<li>Enclosed head with sink, new 5-gallon Sanipotti, and two opening ports</li>
<li>Galley with 2-burner Origo non-pressurized alcohol stove (2002),sink, ice box, and drawers</li>
<li>16-gallon water tank</li>
<li>12-volt outlet</li>
<li>VHF with masthead antenna</li>
<li>True thru-hulls with ball valves</li>
<li>Shore power</li>
<li>No trailer</li>
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Maintenance records are available for the boat and engine (2000-2006)

E-mail me at bristleATatt.net (replacing AT with @). If you include a phone number (US), I will call you to discuss the boat.

Shady cockpit

Dinette interior with new cushions (table lowers and has cushion)

Galley with Origo stove

V-berth with storage under, without insert cushion (looking through head)

Large quarterberth with storage under, without second cushion

Association Port Captain, Mystic, CT
Past member and DPO of C-25 #5032
Now on Eastern 27 Sarge (but still sailing) and posting as "Stinkpotter".

Passage, Mystic, and Sarge--click to enlarge.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 08/03/2006 11:53:37

Lightnup
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 18:47:14

Dave -

Say it ain't so! Sorry to see that you're selling Passage. Sure hope you still plan to hang out around here. Your posts have always been informative and interesting. Somebody's going to get a sweet boat.

Steve

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 20:49:38

Thanks, Steve... and she deserves somebody who will really enjoy her more than I have during the last two seasons. It'll be a bittersweet transition.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 21:31:49

Dave, you are one of those guys who is a Sailor regardless of his current type of craft. You will always keep and handle your boat in the Bristol way. And of course you will continue to visit us here... or we will come and find you.

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La Dolce Vita
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Response Posted - 08/03/2006 : 06:29:08

Goodmorning Dave,

I see you also are selling you pride & joy.We sold ours
a week ago & it was a sad day for us.

I received a call 2-3 days ago from a man in Connecticut
looking to downgrade from his Irwin to a C-25.You might want to give him a call if the boat is still available.It's a beauty by the way!
His name is Bill 1-203-415-5389.

Good Luck,
Millie

Edited by - La Dolce Vita on 08/03/2006 06:31:40

Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/03/2006 : 07:21:05

Thanks, Millie--That very Bill and his wife are looking at Passage this morning!

And thanks, Frank--I doubt that I'll be able to stay away. This is one of the greatest communities on the Web! But the "swingers" here probably look forward to me shutting up!

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/03/2006 : 11:57:08

Yup--she's gone! A little under 48 hours, due to this site!

Next week I'll be delivering her to Bill and Amy-Jean Van Arsdale, who will be joining our midst shortly. More on that in the General Forum shortly.

I'll be lurking...

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Ben
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Response Posted - 08/03/2006 : 12:08:46

Congratulations on the rapid sale, Dave.

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 08/03/2006 : 18:21:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 Dave, you are one of those guys who is a Sailor regardless of his current type of craft. You will always keep and handle your boat in the Bristol way. And of course you will continue to visit us here... or we will come and find you.
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And then there was one. Frank, you'll have to carry on the legacy for Dave, Oscar and me now. We certainly had some fun times. Thanks for all the memories. ;-)

Fair winds, Dave!

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