[kidkoolers]

I have a newer 5 hp 4 stroke Nissan and would like to know if this will work on my Catlina 25? I have a 9.9 Evenrude that need work off of it. I have never had this boat out. But would like to next week. Thank you for any help.

 

[jjablonowski]

For what it's worth, my Catalina 25 had a diesel (about 20% of them did), and it was 12 hp. Most use a 9.9 long shaft.

 

[Sailormon6]

I had a C25 with a 7 1/2 hp and it was ample. I believe 5 hp will likewise be enough normally, but you might need a little more if you sail in heavy weather.The question is, how long is the shaft. A short shaft measures 15" from the top of the mounting clamp to the bottom of the cavitation plate. A long shaft measures 20", and an extra long shaft measures 25". A C25 needs at least a long shaft.

The Catalina 25 has a very active, helpful association. You can find it at this hyperlink. Association Forum

 

[harmonic]

My old 26 foot keeler an old quarter tonner had a 5 horse honda on it ,and that was enough could cruise all day at 5 knots,more than ample to get you out sailing

 

[denverd0n]

Really depends on how you plan to use it. Moving boat back and forth in calm, flat conditions? No problem! Trying to buck serious wind and current to get through a dangerous inlet? Problem!

Like so many things in life, it is a matter of understanding the limitations and accounting for them.

 

[kwaltersmi]

Should be fine for motoring in and out of a slip, on and off a mooring, up and down a protected channel, etc. But if you'll be motoring to windward in building seas or other such scenarios, the 5hp may not be enough.

 

[CarbonSink62]

When I first launched my C25 three years ago, the 9.9 wasn't ready yet and I moved it about 4 miles with my son's 5hp Merc 2stroke.

I did it during slack tide and was glad I did. 'Nimble' and 'responsive' were not words that came to mind.

I used it one more time to move the boat a few hundred yards to install the 9.9.

I would do it again if I had to move a boat for service, but I wouldn't call it a good plan for normal operation.

Ken