Santana 525
Description
The Santana 525 is an American trailerable sailboat designed by W. Shad Turner as a one-design racer and International Offshore Rule (IOR) Quarter Ton class racer-cruiser, ideal for club racing, day sailing, and occasional overnights on lakes or coastal waters. It features a lightweight fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and spade rudder for agile performance, a fractional sloop rig for responsive handling, and a compact interior suitable for short crews. The design excels in pointing ability and helm responsiveness, with a low wetted surface for speed in light to moderate winds. Introduced in 1977 by W.D. Schock Corp in the United States, the Santana 525 was built until 1982, with 261 units produced. Conceived during the IOR era to compete in quarter-ton fleets while offering family-friendly versatility, it drew from Turner's experience with earlier Santana models like the Santana 30. Production ceased due to economic shifts and high tooling costs (new molds would exceed $30,000 today), but active one-design fleets persist, notably at Kelowna Yacht Club in British Columbia and U.S. venues like Cherokee Lake.
Construction Details
| Designer | Shad Turner |
|---|---|
| Builder | W.D. Schock |
| Length | 24.580 ft |
| LOA | 24.580 ft |
| LWL | 18.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.330 ft |
| Displacement | 2400 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 29 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.50 ft | 8.75 ft | 29 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Santana 525 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.13 ft - (9184 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 149.61 ft² |
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Santana 525 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 22.33 ft - (6806 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.65 ft - (3551 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.29 ft - (5880 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.06 ft - (3066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 112.34 ft² |
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Santana 525 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.23 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.77 ft - (2673 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.28 ° |
| Area | * 115.16 ft² |
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Santana 525 - GENOA
| Luff | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.87 ft - (7580 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.12 ft - (3999 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 173.89 ft² |
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Santana 525 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.76 ft - (4499 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.71 ft - (7227 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.12 ft - (3999 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 173.91 ft² |
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Santana 525 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.28 ft - (4657 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.72 ft - (7230 mm) |
| Perc LP | 155 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.56 ft - (4133 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.19 ° |
| Area | * 179.71 ft² |
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Santana 525 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.44 ft - (4401 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.39 ft - (7434 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 287 ft² |
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Santana 525 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 26.51 ft - (8080 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 355 ft² |
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