Beneteau Evasion 25 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.9' · 8.2 m

Disp.

6,063 lbs · 2,750 kg

First year

1978

The Beneteau Evasion 25, introduced in the late 1970s, serves as a quintessential example of the "motorsailer" philosophy that gained traction in European coastal waters during that era. Designed by André Bénéteau, the vessel was a departure from the sleek racing lines of the First series, focusing instead on the "Evasion" or "escape" concept—providing a sheltered, yearround cruising platform for families. With a hull length of approximately 7.3 meters (24 feet) and a substantial beam for its size, the Evasion 25 was built to feel much larger than its footprint suggests. It was part of a broader lineage of pilothouse cruisers that included the smaller Evasion 22 and the larger, more prolific Evasion 28, 32, and 37. While many sailboats of this size prioritize cockpit space, the Beneteau Evasion 25 prioritizes the "deck saloon" experience, offering a protected internal steering station that allows the skipper to navigate away from the elements.