Cape Dory 25 D Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25' · 7.62 m

Displ.

5,120 lbs · 2,322 kg

First year

1981

The Cape Dory 25 D represents a significant pivot in the history of the Massachusettsbased builder, serving as the "littlest big boat" in their legendary lineup. Introduced in 1981, it was commissioned to replace the original Cape Dory 25, which had been a successful George Stadel design. Despite sharing a name and length overall, the "D" model is an entirely different vessel, designed by the iconic Carl Alberg to offer a true pocketcruising experience. While the earlier 25 was often viewed as an outboardpowered daysailer or weekender, the 25 D was engineered as a robust, dieselpowered auxiliary capable of serious coastal exploration. In total, 189 units were produced between 1981 and 1985 before the design was later briefly revived as the Octavia 25 by C.W. Hood Yachts.