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BulletRedBall.gif (916 bytes)Catalina 250 Owners Manual - Follow this link for the complete Catalina 250 Owner's Manual

Drawing of C250


SPECIFICATIONS:   Catalina 250 Centerboard

Length 7.62 m 25' - 0"
Waterline Length 6.48 m 21' - 3"
Beam 2.59 m 8' - 6"
Draft, Board Up 0.51 m 1' - 8"
Draft, Board Down 1.75 m 5' - 9"
Approximate Weight (including water ballast) 1636 kg 3600 lbs.**
Approximate Weight (dry) 1091 kg 2400 lbs.**
Sail Area (100% foretriangle) 24.7 m² 268 sq. ft.
I 8.84 m 29' - 0"
J 2.74 m 9' - 0"
P 7.61 m 25' - 0"
E 3.35 m 11' - 0"
Fresh Water Capacity 45 ltr 12 gallon
Fuel Locker for Portable 23 ltr 6 gallon
Trailer Weight 591 kg 1300 lbs.
Theoretical Hull Speed   6.17 kts.

* All measurements are approximate, and are subject to change without notice.

** David Graas (Catalina Yacht Customer Service) confirms that these "published" weights are incorrect.   The true dry weight of the C250 centerboard version (1999 model) is approximately 3250 lbs.  The approximate weight including the 1300 lbs. of water ballast is 4550 lbs.


NOTE:  My dealer used the following equipment list (even though it was expired) to order my 1999 Catalina on 07/23/98.  The items shown in red were either additions for the 1999 Model Year (if noted as such) or more detailed descriptions of the items shown.

Catalina 250

Equipment List & Order Form
Effective 12/14/97 [Not Valid After 05/31/98]

  • Five Year Gel Coat Blister Protection *(2)
  • Five Year Hull Structure Warranty *(3)

SPARS & RIGGING

  • Headsail Roller Furling System (CDI)
  • 110% Roller Furling Jib, Dacron
  • Dacron Mainsail with Full Battens, Slugs, Class Insignia, and two sets of reef points
  • Anodized Aluminum Mast & Boom
  • Internal Halyards (rope)
  • Stainless Steel Standing Rigging
  • Pivoting Mast Step

SAIL HANDLING & EQUIPMENT

  • Boom Vang
  • Winch Handle
  • Genoa Tracks and Blocks on Adjustable Cars
  • Two Primary Winches (Lewmar #7)
  • Jiffy Reefing for Mainsail

FEATURES & DECK HARDWARE

  • Fiberglass Kick-Up Beaching Rudder
  • Fiberglass Hull, White
  • Fiberglass Deck, White with Grey Two Tone
  • Molded-in Gel Coat Waterline, Midwatch Blue
  • Midwatch Blue and Turquoise Sheer Stripes (replaced by Three Midwatch Blue Sheer Stripes on the 1999 Model)
  • Cockpit Coaming Compartments (2)
  • Molded-in Non-Skid Surfaces
  • Two Cockpit Lockers
  • Fuel Storage Locker (6 gal.)
  • Self-Bailing Cockpit
  • Opening Forward Hatch
  • Manual Bilge Pump with Through Deck Handle (Whale)
  • Stainless Steel Swim Ladder
  • Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
  • Stainless Steel Stern Pulpit
  • Two Stainless Steel Stern Seats on the 1999 Model
  • Lifelines with Stanchions
  • Trailer Bow Eye
  • Mooring Cleats
  • Anchor Locker
  • Outboard Motor Bracket

INTERIOR

  • Double Berths Forward and Aft
  • Textured Fiberglass Headliner
  • Teak Interior Trim
  • Removable Cabin Table for Mounting in Cockpit
  • Cabin "Pop-top" lifts to Increase Headroom
  • Pop Top Enclosure Curtain with Windows (now standard equipment)
  • Fabric Covered Cushions in Cabin
  • Hanging Locker

 

GALLEY
  • Galley Sink (stainless steel)
  • Stove (LPG on 1999 Model including 4 lb. LPG tank in starboard cockpit locker, solenoid, and electrical switch in cabin - by Seaward)
  • Fresh Water Storage Tank (12 gal. on 1999 Model)
  • Large Removable Ice Chest (Coleman)
  • Fresh Water Pump (Whale "Flipper Pump")

HEAD

  • Opening Port (Black Beckson Rain Drain Opening Port)
  • Private Enclosed Head Compartment
  • Portable Self-contained Toilet (Thetford Porta Potti 735)
  • Paper Holder
  • Storage Compartment
  • Sink (w/ Whale Fresh Water Pump) & Vanity

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • 12 Volt D.C. Electrical System with Control Panel and Battery (Seaward)
  • Cabin Lights (Four "Off/White/Red" dome lights and two bronze halogen fixtures)
  • Navigation Lights to International Rules
  • Anchor Light on Masthead
  • Steaming Light on Mast
  • Deck Light on Mast (integrated into steaming light above)

 

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

INTERIOR
  • (E1-4201) Cabin Window Shades
  • (E1-4209) Carpeting ***
  • (E1-2416) Teak & Holly Veneer Cabin Sole

FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT

  • (E1-4001) Cockpit Cushions, Vinyl, White with Grey Piping
  • (E1-9909) Safety & Equipment Package
  • (E1-2908) Canvas Package with (1) Mainsail Cover, (1) Tiller Cover, (2) Winch Covers
  • (E1-2911) Canvas Package with (1) Mainsail Cover, (1) Pedestal Cover, (2) Winch Covers and (1) Companionway Cover on 1999 Model  (Blue Sunbrella)***
  • (E1-2916) Pedestal Wheel Steering with Compass (Edson Steering & Ritchie Navigator Compass)***

SAILS & RIGGING

  • (E1-3711) 3/4 oz. Poleless Cruising Spinnaker w/Gear -- Specify Color
  • (E1-3709) Furling 135% Genoa in lieu of Standard Mainsail (Not available for 1999 on water-ballasted boat; wing keel only)
ELECTRONICS PACKAGES
  • (E1-8926) Speed/Depth Combo: Autohelm Bidata Instrument, Bulkhead Mounted with Thru-hull Speed and Depth Transducers
  • Stereo A. Sony Cassette/Receiver, Two Waterproof Poly-Planar Speakers each in Main Cabin and Cockpit

OTHER

  • (Trail-Rite) Trailer with (hydraulic surge) Brakes, Galvanized, Tandem Axle, Guide-ons, (Fulton) Winch, (Bearing Buddies) and Mast Raising System***

NOTES:

(1) All prices and specifications are subject to change at any time including after receipt of the customer's order, until final delivery to the customer.
*(2) Five year gel coat blister protection provided by Catalina Yachts Gel Coat Five Year Limited Warranty against below the waterline gel coat blistering, for precise terms, please refer to the Gel Coat Limited Warranty Booklet.
*(3) For precise terms of Catalina Yachts Five Year Hull Structure Limited Warranty please refer to Catalina Yachts Limited Warranty Booklet.
*** These are options that I added to my boat (hull no. 384)

 

 

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Revised:  20 Dec 2007 16:28:40 -0500