Seaward 25
Description
The Seaward 25 is an American trailerable sailboat designed by Nick Hake as a compact pocket cruiser, suitable for solo, couple, or small family use on small lakes, bays, or protected coastal waters. Introduced in 1988 by Seaward Yachts (Hake Yachts) in Florida during the trailerable sailboat resurgence, it was Hake's evolution of his earlier designs like the Seaward 23/24, targeting beginners and recreational sailors with its lightweight, easy-to-launch construction and centerboard for shallow drafts. Production was low volume (estimated <100 units), ending in the early 1990s as Hake shifted to larger models. The design features a fiberglass monohull with a centerboard keel and transom-hung rudder for stable, responsive handling, a narrow beam for easy trailering, and a fractional sloop rig for light-air performance and simplicity, with a low displacement/length ratio for quick acceleration and a moderate ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts, though its low righting moment limits it to calm conditions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nick Hake |
|---|---|
| Builder | Seaward Yachts (Hake Yachts) |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.750 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 3600 lb |
| Ballast | 1200 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.080 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 25.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.75 ft |
| p | 25.92 ft |
| e | 10.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.50 ft | 8.75 ft | 25.92 ft | 10.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Seaward 25 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 25.92 ft - (7900 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.39 ft - (8348 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.6 ft - (8412 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 139.23 ft² |
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Seaward 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 66.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.59 ft - (2313 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.91 ° |
| Area | * 94.89 ft² |
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Seaward 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 91.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.74 ° |
| Area | * 99.96 ft² |
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Seaward 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 98.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.65 ft - (2637 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.55 ° |
| Area | * 108.12 ft² |
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Seaward 25 - GENOA
| Luff | * 25.61 ft - (7806 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.96 ft - (7303 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.12 ft - (3999 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 168 ft² |
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Seaward 25 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 292 ft² |
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