Bénéteau 25 Platu

Sailboat 24′ 7″ Since 1997

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
25 Platu
Type
Sailboat
Built
1997 on
Designer
Bruce Farr
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Waterline length
22′ 2″ (6.77 m)
Beam
8′ 6″ (2.59 m)
Displacement
2,755 lb (1,250 kg)
Ballast
1,124 lb (510 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
327 sq ft (30.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
29′ 10″ (9.10 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 6″ (2.60 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 10″ (9.40 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ (3.65 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
26.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
112

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
41%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.43

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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