Catalina 25

BoatVerdict market snapshot

What "time listed" is and is not. We count from the day the seller posted the ad to the sweep that found it gone. An ad can end because the boat sold, because the seller gave up, or because the classifieds site expired the post on its own schedule. So read 8 days as how long a 25 sits for sale, not as a time-to-sale. Nobody in this market can give you a real one: US used-boat sales are not publicly recorded. Ads that were already gone the first time we could see a whole regional board are left out of this figure, because we know they left but not when.

These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 53 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.

The BoatVerdict take

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Asking prices vary widely: the middle half of listings runs $3,500 to $9,000, a 2.6x spread. On this model the year and the condition matter far more than the badge, so a headline price tells you very little until you place the specific boat on the year table below.

• BoatVerdict listing data

  Supply is national: we saw listings in 18 states. You can shop this model without flying somewhere, and you will not be the only boat on the market when you sell.

• BoatVerdict inference

  Diesel power shows up in our sample for this model. Diesel keeps its value and its hours better than gas, but a bad one is a five-figure repair — survey and oil analysis are not optional on a diesel boat.

Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.

Catalina 25 prices by model year

20 distinct boats, listed now or since taken down, re-posts counted once. Years with fewer than 3 boats show a count only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

What a used Catalina 25 is worth

We have seen 20 distinct Catalina 25 boats for sale between Jun 14, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026, model years 1978 to 1991, in 12 states. The median ask is $7,500 and half of all asks sit between $3,500 and $9,500. Asking prices fall about 4% for each year of age (18% over five years), measured on these 20 boats and steadied with the 4.4% rate we measure for the class.

Engines: median 10 hp across 4 boats that stated it (most common: 10 hp). Engine brands named: Honda 2, Tohatsu 2.

What moves the price of a 25

Recent Catalina 25 asking prices

Catalina recalls and accident record

These numbers are for the builder, not this model. Check the specific hull with a HIN lookup for recalls and reported accidents.

Engines we actually see on the 25

• Honda 4-stroke outboard 2 listings · 4% of our sample

  Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.

  Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.

  Full Honda 4-stroke outboard reliability profile →

• Marine diesel inboard (Yanmar / Cummins / Universal) 1 listing · 2% of our sample

  Conventional shaft-drive marine diesels (Yanmar and Cummins especially) are the most durable propulsion in pleasure boating — 5,000–10,000 hours is normal with maintenance. On sailboats, a repowered modern diesel replacing a legacy gas Atomic 4 adds significant value.

  Service reality: Judge on oil analysis, coolant condition, and service records over raw hours. Check the heat exchanger, mixing elbow (on the exhaust), and motor mounts.

  Full Marine diesel inboard (Yanmar / Cummins / Universal) reliability profile →

Catalina 25 specifications

Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.

What to inspect on a used Catalina 25

1. Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 2 of the 53 25 listings we track.
2. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
3. Marine diesel inboard (Yanmar / Cummins / Universal): Judge on oil analysis, coolant condition, and service records over raw hours. Check the heat exchanger, mixing elbow (on the exhaust), and motor mounts. Seen on 1 of the 53 25 listings we track.
4. Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 300 hours a year is heavy use for a Marine diesel inboard (Yanmar / Cummins / Universal). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Marine diesel inboard (Yanmar / Cummins / Universal).
5. Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 86% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
6. On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1980, so boats over 46 years old are actively traded in this model.

This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 25 listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.

What a 25 costs to own

$3,750 – $10k per year

• 25 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
• Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (TX)
• Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
• Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work

Where 25s are for sale

• TX 8
• NY 6
• WA 5
• CA 5
• OR 5
• VT 4
• SC 4
• NC 3
• AZ 2
• VA 2

Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 53 listings in 31 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.

What else buyers cross-shop

• Catalina 250 median ask $9,000 · 25 ft · 26 listings
• Catalina 27 median ask $4,000 · 27 ft · 73 listings
• Catalina 22 median ask $4,000 · 22 ft · 85 listings
• Catalina 30 median ask $11,000 · 30 ft · 115 listings
• Catalina 30 Tall Rig median ask $12,500 · 30 ft · 41 listings
• Catalina 350 median ask $96,000 · 35 ft · 22 listings

Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.