The Irwin 25 arrived in 1968 as a cornerstone of Ted Irwin’s fledgling company, embodying the "performance cruiser" ethos that would define the brand for decades. Designed specifically to capitalize on the burgeoning market for trailerable yet capable family sailboats, the 25 was one of the first production fiberglass yachts to successfully blend a shallow-draft keel-centerboard configuration with an interior that felt significantly larger than its 25-foot length. It was built during an era when the fiberglass revolution allowed for thicker hulls and adventurous layouts, making it a robust survivor in the used boat market today. The model's design was heavily influenced by the shallow waters of the Florida coast, where Ted Irwin lived and worked, resulting in a vessel that could explore gunkholes unreachable by deeper-draft contemporaries.
Irwin 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Irwin
- Model
- 25
- Builder
- Irwin Yachts
- Designer
- Ted Irwin
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1976
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 25 | 25' | $7,000 | 45 | 8 |
| Cape Dory 25 | 24.83' | $9,600 | 30 | 10 |
| Westerly Centaur 26 | 26' | $6,722 | 14 | 4 |
| Irwin 38-2 | 40' | $35,750 | 10 | 4 |
| Irwin 41 | 41.5' | $45,110 | 10 | 2 |
| Roberts 25 | 25' | $9,490 | 8 | 2 |
| Irwin 44 | 43.5' | $49,900 | 6 | 4 |
| O'Day 25 | 24.83' | $7,950 | 5 | 2 |
| Irwin 38-1 | 37.75' | $18,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Irwin 25?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 25, Cape Dory 25, Westerly Centaur 26. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.