Hunter 25
Description
The Hunter 25 is a compact, trailerable fractional-sloop cruiser-racer designed by John Cherubini and built by Hunter Marine from 1972 to 1983, with over 2,000 hulls produced—making it one of the most successful 25-foot sailboats ever. Launched as Hunter’s first model, it introduced the brand’s signature high-beam, high-volume philosophy in a swing-keel or fixed-keel package, offering surprising interior space, stability, and ease of handling for families and beginners. At just 25 feet, it sleeps 4–5, features a pop-top cabin for 6' headroom, and excels as a weekend cruiser, club racer, or gunkholer in shallow waters. Early models (1972–1978) had a fixed keel, while later ones (1978–1983) offered a swing keel for 2' draft (up) and 5'4" (down), making it car-toppable or trailerable behind a standard vehicle. Known for its forgiving nature, low maintenance, and value retention, the Hunter 25 remains a cult favorite in the used market, often called the “VW Beetle of sailboats”—simple, fun, and everywhere.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Cherubini |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.170 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.50 ft |
| p | 24.80 ft |
| e | 8 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | 10.50 ft | 24.80 ft | 8 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.8 ft - (7559 mm) |
| Foot | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.63 ft - (7812 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.79 ft - (7861 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 102.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 124.57 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.08 ft - (3987 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.13 ° |
| Area | * 189.6 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.43 ft - (7751 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.14 ft - (4310 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.74 ft - (6626 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 153.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 105.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.09 ft - (3380 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.21 ° |
| Area | * 149.67 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Foot | 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
| Leech | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.87 ° |
| Area | * 203.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.2 ft - (9205 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.15 ft - (5227 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.22 ft - (8601 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 237.84 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.2 ft - (9205 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.89 ft - (5453 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.83 ft - (8178 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.01 ° |
| Area | * 237.86 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
| Foot | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 412 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 30.2 ft - (9205 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 485 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 17.48 ft - (5328 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.03 ft - (2448 mm) |
| Leech | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.3 ft - (1920 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 55.07 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 7.59 ft - (2313 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 7.59 ft - (2313 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 34 ft² |
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