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Hake Yachts, also called Seaward Yachts, was an American boat builder based in Carmel, Indiana. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats. [1] [2] [3] The company was founded in 1973 by boat designer Nick Hake, a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. [1] [2] [4]
Among the early products were camper shells and producing canoes for Sears. The company eventually focused its development expertise on sailboats and became Glass Marine Industries (GMI), marketing their boats under the Columbia nameplate. Early models included the Columbia 24 and Columbia 29 (Sparkman & Stephens design).
C&C 25 Mk II C&C 25 Mk II or 25-2 This model was a complete redesign of the earlier C&C 25 by Robert W. Ball and introduced in 1980. A smaller and lighter boat than its predecessor, it has a length overall of 25.08 ft (7.6 m), a waterline length of 20.00 ft (6.1 m), displaces 4,150 lb (1,882 kg) and carries 1,880 lb (853 kg) of lead ballast.
The boat is supported by an active class club that organizes racing events, the Olson 25 Class Association. [6]In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "this boat was designed and built in Santa Cruz, CA, a hotbed of sailboat innovation tucked along the shore of Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean.
The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor of 7.5 to 15 hp (6 to 11 kW) for docking and maneuvering, although a Yanmar inboard diesel engine of 9 hp (7 kW) was a factory option. The fresh water tank has a capacity of 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal).
Freedom 25 Staysail This model was introduced in 1980. It displaces 3,920 lb (1,778 kg) and carries 1,025 lb (465 kg) of ballast. The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 213 with a high of 198 and low of 228. [2] [8] Freedom 25 This model was introduced in 1981. It displaces 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) and carries 1,025 lb (465 kg) of ballast.
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In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "The Capri 25 (by Catalina) is nothing like a Catalina 25...The Capri is five inches shorter on deck, three feet shorter on the waterline, and weighs almost 1,400 pounds less than the Catalina, so we suppose you could call her a Catalina "Lite," especially since her towing weight is over a ton less, so you can use a smaller, lighter towing vehicle on the ...