Halvorsen Hood 25 'Celtic Lady'

Celtic Lady, the Halvorsen Hood 25 is a fantastic little cruiser/weekender, perfectly suited to enjoying Sydney Harbour and exploring the surrounding waterways.

Designed by renowned naval architect Warwick Hood, and builty by Halvorsen the Hood 25 offers a great combination of enjoyable sailing performance, manageable size and practical cruising ability. She is an easy and rewarding yacht to sail, whether heading out for an afternoon on the harbour, spending a weekend away, or joining in some social racing at the local yacht club.

Her manageable sail plan and straightforward layout make her particularly well suited to short-handed or single-handed sailing, while still providing enough performance to make her fun and engaging when the breeze picks up.

Below deck there is comfortable accommodation for weekends aboard, making her an ideal first yacht.

A charming and versatile little yacht that offers a lot of enjoyment in a very manageable package. Perfect for someone looking for an uncomplicated boat to cruise Sydney Harbour, spend weekends away and enjoy the occasional race.

Last Antifoul was done in May 2026, along with Engine Service, Saildrive service and gearbox and engine oil change. She is ready to enjoy for the upcoming summer.

Features / Inventory:
- 12v House and Starter Battery Bank (2023 & 2025)
- Navigation Lights, Anchor Light, Deck Light and cabin lights
- Profurl Furling Genoa
- Bukh 10 HP Inboard Engine
- Sailbag with Lazy Jacks (2016)
- Symmetrical Spinnaker
- Main Sail (2016)
- Genoa / Jib (2016)
- B & G Vulcan 7; Transducer, GPS Sensor, Wind Instrument, Auto-pilot. - Approx 2016.
- 120x Solar Panel

Upgrades:
- Lewmar Single Speed Self Tailing Winches x 2 (2024)
- Lewmar DC2 Clutches (1 x double, 1 x triple)
- Standing Rigging Replaced 2024
- Profurl C-290 Genoa Furler 2025
- Engine rebuild in 2023 with all piston rings replaced.
- Saildrive Leg replaced 2023

I have carefully maintained and looked after this vessel. Engine & saildrive has been professionally maintained and serviced. I have had the boat out of the water every 12-18 months for anitfoul and prop-speed. Various upgrades to running rigging and deck hardware.

Boat is currently in Double Bay on a swing mooring through RANSA. Contact to organise inspections or if you require anymore information.