Victoire 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.16' · 7.67 m

Displ.

4,180 lbs · 1,896 kg

First year

1967

The Victoire 25 represents a classic era of Dutch yacht building, transitioning from the runaway success of the smaller Victoire 22 into a more capable coastal cruiser. Designed by the legendary Dick Koopmans Sr., this 7.60meter vessel embodies the "small ship" philosophy, prioritizing stability and structural integrity over sheer internal volume. Produced primarily during the late 1960s and 1970s, the model remains a staple of the secondhand market in Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, where it is prized for its ability to handle the short, steep chop of the IJsselmeer and the North Sea. As a foundational model for Victoire Yachts, the 25 helped cement the builder's reputation for creating "gentleman’s cruisers" that punch well above their weight class in terms of seaworthiness.