Cape Dory 25
Description
The Cape Dory 25, designed by George H. Stadel Jr. and built by Cape Dory Yachts from 1973 to 1982, is a 25-foot coastal cruising sailboat known for its classic design, seaworthiness, and compact yet functional layout. A popular choice for solo sailors, couples, or small families, it excels in coastal cruising, day sailing, and occasional offshore passages, blending traditional aesthetics with durable fiberglass construction. Introduced in 1973 as a step up from the Cape Dory 22, the 25 was one of Cape Dory’s most popular models, with 846 built until 1982. It was replaced by the Cape Dory 25D (diesel inboard model). The design reflects Stadel’s focus on seaworthy, traditional boats.
Construction Details
| Designer | George H. Stadel Jr. |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.830 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.250 ft |
| Displacement | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 24 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.58 ft | 9 ft | 24 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 142.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Foot | 8.83 ft - (2691 mm) |
| Leech | 19.42 ft - (5919 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 79.33 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.14 ft - (2176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.94 ° |
| Area | * 83.03 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.92 ft - (3024 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.51 ° |
| Area | * 126.5 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Foot | 8.83 ft - (2691 mm) |
| Leech | 20.08 ft - (6120 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 83.56 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.52 ft - (2292 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.56 ° |
| Area | * 87.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.67 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.86 ft - (3310 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.35 ° |
| Area | * 146.63 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.33 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.53 ft - (4124 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.05 ° |
| Area | * 177.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Foot | 11.58 ft - (3530 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 119.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.78 ft - (3286 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.31 ° |
| Area | * 142.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.13 ft - (3697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.01 ° |
| Area | * 159.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.11 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.46 ft - (2883 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.55 ° |
| Area | * 122.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.29 ° |
| Area | * 185.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.5 ft - (8077 mm) |
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 24.42 ft - (7443 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.7 ft - (3566 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.34 ° |
| Area | * 155.03 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 25.42 ft - (7748 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 134.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.13 ft - (3697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.95 ° |
| Area | * 163.82 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.56 ft - (8400 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.16 ft - (4621 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.68 ft - (7522 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 186.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 169.78 % |
| Length Perp | * 15.28 ft - (4657 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -0.84 ° |
| Area | * 206.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.56 ft - (8400 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.36 ft - (7730 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 307 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 15.96 ft - (4865 mm) |
| Foot | * 6.77 ft - (2063 mm) |
| Leech | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 54.67 % |
| Length Perp | * 4.92 ft - (1500 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 25.34 ° |
| Area | * 39.24 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.