Cape Dory Yachts Dory 25D

Sailboat 25′ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 25D
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1985
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ (7.62 m)
Waterline length
19′ (5.79 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
5,120 lb (2,322 kg)
Ballast
2,050 lb (930 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
315 sq ft (29.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
32′ (9.75 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 3″ (3.12 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ 3″ (8.31 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 3″ (3.12 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.0

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

Displacement / length
333

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.86

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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