Used Cape Dory 25 Sailboats for Sale

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, blue-water 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 heavy-weather capabilities and traditional aesthetics.