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A Boat Of His Own

I first met Eric Woods some time in the early 1980s, when he worked for C.E. Ryder, builder of the Southern Cross and Sea...

Dahon a Best Buy in Folding Bikes

Of five models tested, the Dahon Mariner rates a Best Buy, but others offer superior performance.

George Hinterhoeller

George Hinterhoeller, the well-known Canadian boatbuilder, died from complications of a stroke in the spring of 1999. Wed talked some over the years, most...

Live On A Cheap and Small Sailboat! The Newport 27

Living on a sailboat might be all the rage amidst high cost of living but, what about the high cost of sailboats? This week...

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Catalina 25 Used Boat Review

The Catalina 25 is not exceptionally fast, stylish, or spacious compared to newer widebody models, and while the construction and workmanship are adequate, they too are not exceptional. But because of the builder's strict adherence to a philosophy of offering a relatively spacious design, relatively well made, at a reasonable price, and backing up the product with generally good customer service, the Catalina 25 has turned out to be one of the most successful small cruising sailboats ever built, with 5,332 boats sold between 1976 and 1990, when the company ceased producing the model as demand tailed off.