Cape Dory 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

George Stadel·1973 – 1982·~845 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 25 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
24.83' · 7.57 m
Displ.
4,000 lbs · 1,814 kg
First year
1973

The Cape Dory 25 represents a pivotal moment in the history of Cape Dory Yachts, serving as the bridge between the company’s small daysailers and its larger, bluewater cruising fleet. Introduced in 1973 and produced through 1982, this model was designed by George Stadel III, a departure from the Carl Alberg designs that defined much of the Cape Dory lineage. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized fin keels for speed, the Cape Dory 25 stayed true to the builder's philosophy of offshore stability, featuring a full keel with an encapsulated lead ballast and an attached rudder. With roughly 800 hulls produced, it remains one of the most prolific "pocket cruisers" ever built, favored by solo sailors and couples for its manageable size and robust fiberglass construction. According to the original Cape Dory 25 Sales Brochure, the vessel was marketed as a "miniature yacht" rather than a mere sailboat, emphasizing its heavyweather capabilities and traditional aesthetics.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,000
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-20.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (92.6%) · Australia (3.7%) · Canada (3.7%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 25 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 25 listings (92.6%), followed by Australia and Canada.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

27 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,000251092.6%
Australia$ 13,962103.7%
Canada$ 10,000103.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2525'$ 7,0005015
Cape Dory 25You are here$ 10,0002710
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,2431811
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Winga 2525'$ 7,004106
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Roberts 2525'$ 9,48780
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory 25 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 25 over the past 12 months is $10,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory 25 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Cape Dory 25 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory 25 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory 25 has decreased by 20.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory 25 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory 25 listings over the past 12 months are United States (92.6%), Australia (3.7%), Canada (3.7%).
05Do Cape Dory 25 listings get price reductions?+
About 8% of Cape Dory 25 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cape Dory 25?+
Comparable models include Catalina 25, Cape Dory 36, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.