Santana 25 1/4 Ton
Description
The Santana 25 1/4 Ton is an American trailerable sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner as an International Offshore Rule (IOR) Quarter Ton class racer, emphasizing competitive performance for club and offshore racing while providing basic accommodations for day sailing or short overnights. It features a lightweight fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and transom-hung rudder for agile handling, a masthead sloop Bermuda rig for upwind prowess, and a raked stem with reverse transom for balanced stability in moderate winds. The design prioritizes trailering ease and shallow-water access in its swing keel variant, with a hull speed suited to lakes or coastal courses. Introduced in 1973 by W.D. Schock Corp in the United States, the Santana 25 was Turner's first independent design, developed amid the IOR era's focus on handicap racing classes. Production of the initial 25-1 model ran until 1977, yielding 160 units, before the updated 25-2 appeared with a revised deck and lead keel for improved aerodynamics and weight distribution. An additional 70 boats were built through 1979, supported by an active Quarter Ton Class club that organizes regattas today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 24.580 ft |
| LOA | 24.580 ft |
| LWL | 19.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.820 ft |
| Displacement | 4050 lb |
| Ballast | 1800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.080 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.16 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 7.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.16 ft | 10 ft | 27 ft | 7.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Santana 25 1/4 Ton - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.83 ft - (2387 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.69 ft - (8440 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.85 ft - (8489 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 109.03 ft² |
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Santana 25 1/4 Ton - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.18 ft - (7980 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.72 ft - (6925 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 150.51 ft² |
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Santana 25 1/4 Ton - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.15 ft - (4923 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.24 ft - (8912 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 233.15 ft² |
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Santana 25 1/4 Ton - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.6 ft - (8717 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 385 ft² |
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Santana 25 1/4 Ton - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.09 ft - (9476 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 476 ft² |
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