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Tom Williams
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Initially Posted - 01/19/2012 : 18:26:22

I am new to this forum and am searching and will be buying a 25 swing keel to sail in North Western Ontario, basically straight north of Minesota. I have plenty of time to go get it as ice out is not for four months yet:-) Can any body give me a valid opinion on the one on E Bay at the moment? The trailer looks suspect from what i can see.
is there any difference between a 83 or a 87? Thanks in advance

Tommyrbk

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 01/19/2012 : 19:00:26

We can only offer vague opinions for a boat that isn't at hand, unless it is obviously a loser, and we need a link with photos for that to be possible. Catalina regularly modified the C-25 over its lifespan, so newer will often have improvements. Do you definitely want a swinger? I like a swinger, but I ask because some people would be better off with a wing keel.

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Tom Williams
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Response Posted - 01/19/2012 : 19:19:09

yes, the swinger works best for there is shallow water between the series of lakes here. (3 feet)There some fine 25,s out there, I'll find the right one

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 01/19/2012 : 20:09:12

The wing keel is only a couple of inches deeper than the fully raised swing keel. Both will be <i>really close</i> to your 3' bottom. The "swinger" will point a little higher than the wing, but requires some periodic maintenance. (The periods can probably be longer in fresh water.)

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 06:16:10

The Swing Keel has a 2'8" draft with the keel up. It requires periodic maintenance and painting headaches.
The fixed Wing Keel has a 2'10" draft.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 08:27:59

"Headache" may be a little strong from my perspective, but an annual inspection and periodic cable and turning ball replacement is essential. It is neither difficult nor time consuming, but it is maintenance that the wing doesn't have. A wing may be more problematic if it does get into the mud. A kick-up rudder will also be advantageous since the rudder extends deeper than the wing or retracted swing keel. I have to kick my rudder up about 45º when I launch in Gulfbreeze, Fl. in the winter to get over the 200 yards of shallows.

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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 09:05:54

Don't forget the stuff that grows in the crevices and the paint you need to tuck up in there. A trailer and a way to lift the boat for keel repair is a must. If the keel drops, structural damage could total the boat. Those are the headaches that I think about.
The one upside I think about with the SK is the ability to raise it up when grounded by using it as a "feeler".

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 09:07:09

I found maintaining cast iron to be a headache.

sailingtexas.com is a wonderful site for used boats.

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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 09:09:54

http://sailingtexas.com/201101/scatalina25267.html

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clark1962
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 16:51:31

I have an 83 c25 tall rig swing keel for sale. Asking 7500.00 The boat is in good condition. Keel hangers have been replaced. The keel has been drilled and bushings installed. Keel cable & turning ball replaced 2 years ago. Bottom has been barrier coated. 2006 Yamaha 9.9 long shaft.Verry low hours motor alone is worth 3000.00 New motor mount. Has trailer although it needs brakes. stove converted to propane. head sail 5 or 6 years old. Main has been cut to raise the boom a little.Let me know if your interested

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clark1962
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 16:54:39

I'm located in NJ

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Sam001
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Response Posted - 01/20/2012 : 19:15:17

I have been searching for 8 months and have quite a spread sheet I can send you.

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