Helms 25 Boat Review
As is typical of all cored decks, you will want to inspect for soft spots and water intrusion around deck hardware, particularly around the lifeline stanchions and chainplates. DESIGN QUALITY: The Cal 25-2 was designed by C. William "Bill" Lapworth and is often cited for its comfort, efficiency, roominess and ease of handling. A roomy pocket-cruiser that's a breeze to sail. Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used CAL boats in good condition often make sensible candidates for boat repowering projects.
Cal 25-2 Sailboat For Sale
This makes it easier to negotiate tunnels and tighter traffic lanes. Attention Bluewater sailboat seekers!! It feels like an 80-85' ship.... and there's so much to cover we barely scratched the surface.... We find a masterfully designed and built sailboat for sale this week in Rockland, Maine - a 1985 Morris 36 -------------price just reduced to $149, 500 ------------- Captain Q also managed to track down and convince the boat designer, Chuck Paine, to sit down and chat about the design characteristics. Owners say the tiller is so balanced a 60-pound person can easily handle the boat in 25 knots of breeze. Farr 'King.. Adelaide SA, South Australia. Hull Shape: Monohull. We're in North Qunicy, MA to review a Waquiez Amphitrite 43 listed at a bargain price of $39, 900. She cuts through most waves and swells with ease and rarely slams. Designed by Bill Lapworth, the Cal 25 is a light displacement sloop with a long 20 foot water line for added speed, and a spade runner for sure and positive control under all conditions of wind and sea. Raw water sea strainer. But like most things, there was room for improvement and changing preferences among the sailing community resulted in the Cal 25-2, also known as the Cal 25 MkII.
Is this boat perfect? Sorry……the Kid Presto Valve Covers are not included (sentimental value) If you want to own one of the nicest drag boats in the Country, call me. Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The upholstery is clean and healthy but is showing normal wear. Our new CAL 25 still has the old boat's well-known easy handling. However, weatherhelm is fairly quick to develop so the helmsman and crew must learn the nuances of sail trim and traveler positioning to minimize this effect.
Anchor locker with deck access. These include various cabin window orientations, colors, accessories, and interior layouts. There are many small sailboat builders who had passion, good designs and quality craftsmanship that are no longer in business. Shower with sump pump. No, this is not a P. B. Cal 25 2 Boats for sale. CAL 2-46 Centre Cockpit 1 Listing. What is the best CAL model? With the table converted to a bed, there is ample sleeping room for two children or one adult less than 6 feet tall. Higher performance models now listed are rigged with motors up to 85 horsepower, while smaller more functional models may have as little as 15 horsepower engines (although the average power size is 32 HP).
Cal 20 Sailboat For Sale
At $15, 900, this family cruising sailboat has a lot to show for it -- a nearly new engine (cost of $12k), fresh sails (circa 2010), and numerous other upgrades and enhancements. Stern pushpit with stern boarding ladder. The boat also points nicely, as we found during a fast run from the San Francisco Marina to Sausalito and a jog around Alcatraz and Angel Island. The CAL 25 has quite a cabin for a 25 foot boat. Auxiliary power for the Helms 25 comes via an outboard motor mounted on an adjustable bracket on the port side of the transom. And the cabin isn't simply big -- it's layed out to be lived in. RADAR DEPTH SOUNDER DEAD MAN LIFT FOR A DINGY OFF COLLAPSABLE RADAR MAST MOB QUICK RELEASE ON BACK STAY NEW INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FLAT SCREEN TV IN CABIN WITH DVD PLAYER STEREO SYSTEM CABIN ICE BOX MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS OFF INVERTER OR SHORE POWER SHORE POWER PRESSUREIZED WATER SYSTEM HEAD HAS PORTABLE TOILET NO HOLDING TANK BOTTOM PAINTED IN 2015 Mellow Yellow has taken 2nd place in Ensenada race and is a frequent competitor in past regattas. She is very comfortable below deck, and has plenty of room for the gear you need for a peaceful weekend on the water. Stockton, California. The hull needs painting and minor touch-ups as the boat. It has a mini refrigerator (120 volt) installed with the original gimbaled 2 burner stove with oven provided separately. Rob Legg 24'"Fantastic 1st boat to learn sailing.
I recommend enlarging these backing plates for added strength. The McGregor 26 came in numerous configurations, which are designated with letters such as '26D' and '26M. ' Many owners still maintain and use the original trailers. Moving aft is either a full or half height teak bulkhead on either side with a teak mast compression post on centerline. NAME: RUBAIYAT TYPE: 27' Cal 2-27 Sloop BUILDER: Jensen Marine, Costa Mesa, Ca DESIGNER: William Lapworth HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass ENGINE: Single Yanmar YSM-12 Diesel, 12 hp, 1 cylinder, SWC USCG DOCUMENTED BOAT -- # 595240 LOA: 27' LWL: 22'1" BEAM: 9' 3" YEAR: 1978 DRAFT: 4'3" DISP: 6, 700 lbs BALLAST: 3, 100 HEADROOM: 6' 3" +/- BRIDGE CLEARANCE: 46' TANKAGE: Fuel: 15 gallons in new aluminum tank. A "cute" sailboat for sale is described by Captain Q as "The Biggest Little Boat I've Ever Seen" and that sums up what a great Ted Brewer-designed yawl sailboat this is. Spare Danforth anchor and rode (never used). I also replaced the tiller with a wheel. I started my career in sales as a manufacturer's representative at 18 years old and continued to represent electronics distributors until I opened my own business buying and selling companies and their production equipment both domestically and abroad. Photos click to view all. While Helms 25s are becoming more and more rare in the pre-owned sailboat market, good examples can still be had anywhere from $1000 to $7000. A cleverly designed 41' Cheoy Lee Offshore 41' sailboat for sale is found in Georgetown, Maine this week. Captain Q hunts down a very different boat this week - this one is perfect for sailors who might just be ready for more ease and comfort in their life.... and also want to bring a pile of grandkids with them.
Cape Coral, Florida. Posted Over 1 Month. I strengthened the mast step with white oak, encapsulated in the epoxy resin and cloth. The MacGregor 26 is larger and more modern than most of the sailboats on our list. The vessel is designed and set up also for single handed sailing when you feel adventurous. There is plenty of storage on board and two water tanks plus one water bladder for some 40+ gallons of water available.
Cal 21 Sailboat For Sale
West Wight Potter 19. Cals are known for the favorable construction techniques. Any questions please call Frank 310-493-7786. Winches work fine and moves easily. The hardware is there for a Bimini top and dodge.
Barient 24 self-tailing two speed primary winches. She is a fast and able ocean racer, and consistently performs very well under a variety of conditions. Trailer: Work done in last 2 years New 3, 500lb dual axlesNew galvanized wheels/tiresNew wiring/lightsPainted Boat supportsNew Fenders Boat: Replaced within last 2 years Standing rigging replacedWiring replaced (connection from cabin to mast needs to be completed)Bottom stripped/barrier coated 1 layer of bottom paintMail sail 2-3 years old1 genoa no roller furlingBoom VangAluminum anchor and rhode Hull is in good shape for its age with no soft spots on deck or major damage. Here are ten of the best large trailerable sailboats. Water: 18 gallons Holding Tank: 15 gallons with 12V macerator pump to discharge tank. The interior is vanished and clean.
Available t. - Cruiser-Racer / Cruisers. The boat looks very similar to a larger scale Catalina 22, except for an extended cockpit on the Helms. This opportunity can be yours. This extension allows the Helms to comfortably seat six in the cockpit while daysailing or two to four while cruising for extended periods. Honda electric start motor with less than five hours on it. She feels just right in about 15mph winds and will move nicely at about 6 knots on a reach. And a second aft cockpit off of the master stateroom!! Please ask all questions prior to bidding should you wish to see the boat prior to bidding. Category Ski And Wakeboard Boats. She good use some creature comfort upgrades, but as a vessel to enjoy in all weather conditions, the Cal 36 is a winner. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A stainless swim ladder is attached to the stern. A water front home on beautiful Narragansett Bay Sailing place of the world. Overall these available boats have a deeper draft and beam, traits that make them an excellent choice for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Fuel water separator. Brewer Yacht Sales-Earning Your Business One Boat at a Time. The cabin windows on Helms 25s are also known to leak and require complete removal and resealing to fix the problem. Type: LeadFirst Built: 1983Last Built: # Built: AUXILIARY POWER (orig. Of note: This is a very similar design (thanks to Germán) to the Nautor's Swan boats he designed - so with this boat, you'd be getting an exceptional Swan-like design at a more modest price (Used Swan sailboats in this size are fetching around $110, 000). Trailerable sailboats must meet certain requirements in order to operate on American roads. Eight horsepower is more than adequate for inland waters while boats operating in areas with tidal currents, wave surge and potentially large swells might be better off with a 15 horsepower outboard. S/S oversized chainplates. She's an average light air boat and will achieve about 3 or 4 knots in wind less than 10mph.
The subject boat for this review was powered with an 8 horsepower 2-stroke Nissan. "Day" vs "Full Day". Take a look for yourself.