Paceship Eastwind
Description
The Paceship Eastwind (also known as the East Wind 25 or Eastwind 25, with "East Wind" as two words in early builder references) is a classic Canadian pocket cruiser from Paceship Yachts Ltd. (Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia), designed by G. William McVay. Introduced around 1962–1965 and built through the late 1960s/early 1970s (limited production), it's a heavy-displacement, long-keel masthead sloop emphasizing seaworthiness, comfort, and durability for coastal or protected-water cruising. It's a "small cruising boat" favorite among owners who restore them as pocket cruisers or weekenders.
Construction Details
| Designer | G. William McVay |
|---|---|
| Builder | Paceship Yachts (Canada) |
| Length | 24.583 ft |
| LOA | 24.580 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.080 ft |
| Displacement | 4500 lb |
| Ballast | 2000 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.50 ft |
| p | 28.67 ft |
| e | 12.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.50 ft | 8.50 ft | 28.67 ft | 12.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Paceship Eastwind - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 28.67 ft - (8739 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.08 ft - (3682 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.48 ft - (9290 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.72 ft - (9363 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 178.66 ft² |
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Paceship Eastwind - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 27.65 ft - (8428 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.9 ft - (3322 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.84 ft - (7571 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.78 ft - (2981 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 135.19 ft² |
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Paceship Eastwind - GENOA
| Luff | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.42 ft - (4090 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.35 ft - (9555 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.95 ° |
| Area | * 209.28 ft² |
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Paceship Eastwind - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.02 ft - (4273 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.2 ft - (9205 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 345 ft² |
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Paceship Eastwind - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 15.3 ft - (4663 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.3 ft - (4663 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 427 ft² |
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