Cape Dory 25
Cape Dory Yachts · designed by George H. Stadel Jr. · 1973
long keelBermuda rigUnited States
The Cape Dory 25 is a 25-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by George H. Stadel Jr. and built by Cape Dory Yachts, first launched in 1973.
General
| Builder | Cape Dory Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | George H. Stadel Jr. |
| Years built | 1973 |
| Hull type | long keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 24.83 ft7.57 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 18.00 ft5.49 m |
| Beam | 7.25 ft2.21 m |
| Draft (max) | 3.00 ft0.91 m |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb1,814 kg |
| Ballast | 1,700 lb771 kg |
| Sail Area | 262 ft²24.3 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.64 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 42.5 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 306 Heavy — bluewater displacement
Comfort Ratio 22.0 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 1.83 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 5.7 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$16,500 typical range $13,000 – $20,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.