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Home Forums Search Trailer Sailor Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources About TSBB SBO Sites	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Edit Profile | Forum Login View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Dan, 1994 S25 Round 2 Posted By: Jim I, 94 S25 'H2O', Wilmington, NC Date: 3/29/09 5:37p.m. Report: outside forum guidelines In Response To: 88 S24 v- 94 S25 (bayoubrez) Dan, Sounds like you have made up your mind for the S25. Not a bad choice! We have had our 94 S25 for two years now and are very happy with it. As mentioned, the 94's were built by Starboard Yachts during a span that many had mast compression issues. Ours was slight and I just removed the screws and through bolted the bulkheads to the arch. Take a good look at the trailer. The 94's came on a Performance trailer that is beginning to show its age. I replaced all the tires and had the brakes worked on when I bought it. I have since replaced the entire brake system with a new actuator, calipers and brake lines. I also redid the bunks and replaced all the mounts and bolts. I had one shear off on the trip home and luckily it went into the bunk instead of the hull. I also replaced the fenders with diamond plate as the old ones were rusted out. Those old rusty fenders and some chalkiness on the paint and rigging that was at the end of its lifespan is why others passed on buying the boat I purchased and I got it for what I did. If it is in good shape with a decent trailer a 94 S25 is definitely worth it. I wanted a wheel and diesel and looked a a few Catalina 25's before discovering Seawards. Finding this group also convinced me to make the purchase! Jim

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Re: Origo Stove for swap. -- BGatto S23 -- 3/25/09 8:50a.m.

I find -- Rodger 2002 S25 "SanDee" -- 3/28/09 5:04p.m.

88 S24 v- 94 S25 -- bayoubrez -- 3/29/09 8:30a.m.

S25 vs. S24 - round 1 -- Dan Eggert - 1995 Seaward 25, Rosslyn Treasure, SE Michigan -- 3/29/09 8:43a.m.

thanks Dan -- bayoubrez -- 3/29/09 9:17a.m.

Interesting observation dan - you said: -- Paul 1989 S23 "Half Moon", NJ -- 3/29/09 9:24a.m.

re: diesel wieght distribution -- Dan Eggert - 1995 Seaward 25, Rosslyn Treasure, SE Michigan -- 3/29/09 2:59p.m.

spell check? -- Dan Eggert - 1995 Seaward 25, Rosslyn Treasure, SE Michigan -- 3/29/09 3:01p.m.

-- Paul 1989 S23 "Half Moon", NJ -- 3/30/09 7:00p.m.

I observed the same thing... Better to wind -- Paul 1989 S23 "Half Moon", NJ -- 3/30/09 6:59p.m.

compression/cabin top -- bayoubrez -- 3/29/09 10:39a.m.

Re: Compression -- Jay H, Sea Pearl 21, Seaward 24, Yankton SD -- 3/29/09 1:39p.m.

Oh.... I forgot to mention -- Jay H, Sea Pearl 21, Seaward 24, Yankton SD -- 3/29/09 2:09p.m.

re: compression/cabin top -- Dan Eggert - 1995 Seaward 25, Rosslyn Treasure, SE Michigan -- 3/29/09 2:48p.m.

When did they raise the cabin height ? -- Rodger 2002 S25 "SanDee" -- 3/29/09 12:49p.m.

Cabin height -- Gary D -- 3/29/09 2:38p.m.

 Dan, 1994 S25 Round 2  -- Jim I, 94 S25 'H2O', Wilmington, NC -- 3/29/09 5:37p.m.

Mast compression -- Matt ('90 S25 Caribbean Soul) -- 4/6/09 2:32p.m.

compression post -- bayoubrez -- 4/6/09 5:03p.m.

compression post -- Al -- 4/6/09 5:18p.m.

re: compression post -- Dan Eggert - 1995 Seaward 25, Rosslyn Treasure, SE Michigan -- 4/6/09 6:47p.m.

compression post -- bayoubrez -- 4/7/09 5:58a.m.

Haven't seen that yet -- Matt ('90 S25 Caribbean Soul) -- 4/7/09 8:21a.m.

Crossed my mind too -- Jay H, Sea Pearl 21, Seaward 24, Yankton SD -- 4/7/09 8:53a.m.

Naw..it is... -- Dan Eggert - 1995 S25 in St. Clair Shores MI; s/v Roslyn Treasure -- 4/7/09 10:47a.m.

Oh,.. well if THAT'S what it is..... -- Jay H, Sea Pearl 21, Seaward 24, Yankton SD -- 4/8/09 6:39a.m.

Do you have a picture of your fix? -- Matt ('90 S25 Caribbean Soul) -- 4/7/09 8:31a.m.

Rosslyn Treasure's Bulkhead Fix -- Dan Eggert - 1995 S25 in St. Clair Shores MI; s/v Roslyn Treasure -- 4/7/09 8:54a.m.

Coach roof fix -- Ben - S25 "Windsong" New Hampshire -- 4/7/09 8:18p.m.

Ben, good looking S-25 & web site -- Bill B, 1989 Arctic, "SAGA", former S-22 owner -- 4/8/09 2:50a.m.

This is basically the solution I'm leaning towards -- Matt ('90 S25 Caribbean Soul) -- 4/8/09 10:19a.m.

S24 in FL -- Dan Eggert - 1995 S25 in St. Clair Shores MI; s/v Roslyn Treasure -- 4/6/09 11:42a.m.

S24 n Fl -- bayoubrez -- 4/6/09 12:27p.m.

FWIW, I love my eight opening s/s ports! Sold me on the boat -- Mike Z "Comino" '90 S25 -- 4/6/09 4:50p.m.