Fisher 25 MS Buyer's Guide
The used Fisher 25 MS on the brokerage market is a compact motorsailer from the Wyatt and Freeman lineage, built from 1974 with a transom stern and a large self-draining cockpit aft of an enclosed wheelhouse. She appeals to buyers who value sheltered steering and a solid GRP hull over outright speed, and her 25-foot length keeps her manageable while still offering a separate forecabin, saloon, galley, and toilet compartment below.
Layouts on the Used Market
The standard sloop layout carries a forward cabin with two single berths, a central saloon with convertible settees, a starboard-aft galley, and a port-aft toilet room, with the wheelhouse providing internal steering and a sliding door to the cockpit. A ketch option was offered with a second mast and sails aft of the wheelhouse, giving more versatile sail planning for short-handed crews. Early boats built before the facelift placed the toilet forward, while later layouts moved it to the centre; buyers should confirm which arrangement a specific hull carries. The wheelhouse sole lifts out for engine access, and the cockpit is integral to the deck moulding and self-draining.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Brokers' listings commonly show chartplotter, cabin heating, and autopilot fitted, which together make the enclosed helm a practical place to cruise in shoulder seasons. Often-seen additions include teak decks, radar, a furling main, bow thruster, and hot water, the last of which complements the factory cold-water pressure system at the galley and basin. Less commonly, a buyer will find solar panels, a bimini, or a life raft as owner upgrades. The most consequential clusters for ownership are power and energy — heating and autopilot draw on the twin 12-volt battery banks — and navigation, where a chartplotter and radar reduce reliance on the original chart area ahead of the wheel.
What to Inspect
On boats built before 1990, YACHT records that the wheelhouse window frames are known to leak from corrosion and may need replacement, so check the aluminium frames and interior traces of water anchor. The same early-era Treadmaster deck covering was not bonded with epoxy and can show peeling, worth examining on walkways and bulwarks. The solid GRP hull, encapsulated ballast, and bonded bulkheads are sound points to confirm rather than fear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Fisher 25 MS boats regularly appear in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Denmark, Spain, and Portugal. For a shopper, the checklist is brief: confirm the layout generation and whether the ketch rig is fitted; verify heating, autopilot, and chartplotter function on the standard 12-volt system; inspect pre-1990 window frames and deck covering for the known age-related faults; and lift the wheelhouse sole to view the Yanmar and soundproofed bay. A tidy example rewards the buyer with a sheltered, sturdy small cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Fisher 25 MS. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 4 | $52,200 | — |
| Sep 25 | 6 | $41,614 | -20.3% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $35,993 | -13.5% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $49,394 | +37.2% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $37,351 | -24.4% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $17,092 | -54.2% |
| Apr 26 | 7 | $33,653 | +96.9% |
| May 26 | 4 | $29,538 | -12.2% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $27,490 | -6.9% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $25,000 | -9.1% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $32,605 | +30.4% |
Where they're listed
Fisher 25 MS listings appear across 10 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 17 (60.7%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.
Country view
28 listings · 10 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $33,949 | 17 | 1 | 60.7% |
| Germany | $33,653 | 3 | 0 | 10.7% |
| Switzerland | $105,723 | 1 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $21,032 | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Spain | $22,707 | 1 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Croatia | $32,605 | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Poland | $26,433 | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $33,653 | 1 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $16,806 | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| United States | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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