Cape Dory Yachts Dory 25

Sailboat 24′ 10″ Since 1973

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 25
Type
Sailboat
Built
1973–1982
Designer
George Stadel
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ 10″ (7.56 m)
Waterline length
18′ (5.49 m)
Beam
7′ 4″ (2.23 m)
Displacement
4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Ballast
1,700 lb (771 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
273 sq ft (25.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
27′ 7″ (8.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ (2.74 m)
P (mainsail luff)
24′ (7.32 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.3

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

Displacement / length
306

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.84

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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