Seafarer Meridian 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Seafarer Meridian 25 is a quintessential "pocket cruiser" that exemplifies the early transition from wood to fiberglass construction in the American yachting industry. Designed by the legendary naval architect Philip Rhodes (Design #719), the Meridian was originally commissioned by Seafarer founder Brian Acworth as a capable, seaworthy vessel that could be easily handled by a small crew. The model’s production history is uniquely international; the earliest hulls were built in the Netherlands by the renowned G. de Vries Lentsch Jr. at the Amsterdam Shipyard before production was eventually moved to Seafarer’s own plant in Huntington, New York, in 1965. This dual heritage resulted in several distinct versions—notably the Bermuda, Mackinac, and Vinyard—which varied slightly in rigging and equipment but maintained the core Rhodes aesthetic of a graceful sheer and traditional lines. Often referred to as a "big little boat," the Meridian 25 offered accommodations and a sea-kindly motion that rivaled many 30-footers of its era.