Victoire 25 Buyer's Guide
The Victoire 25 is a 1967-origin Dutch masthead-sloop from Victoire Yachts, designed by D. Koopmans Sr., that you will meet on the used market as a solid-fiberglass 25-footer with a lead fin keel and a mahogany cabin. The boat carries about 4,180 pounds displacement on an 8.2-foot beam with a draft near 3.8 to 4.1 feet by load, and its length-to-beam ratio of 3.04 makes for a roomy small cruiser below.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Victoire 25 carries five berths, a galley, and a toilet below a mahogany interior, arranged around the 8.2-foot beam for weekend cruising rather than racing. The solid fiberglass hull and deck mean no sandwich core to survey for moisture, and the fin keel's modest draft suits shallow berths. The wetted surface of about 193 square feet and immersion rate near 741 pounds per inch keep the hull steady under shifting crew and stores.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Some Victoire 25s may be equipped with an inboard engine, a period option rather than standard fitment. Buyers should confirm any engine is properly mounted, as a 4,180-pound solid-glass hull transmits an unbedded installation's vibration throughout the structure. The masthead rig is standard and leaves little need for rig-type upgrades on a boat of this size.
What to Inspect
The mahogany interior joinery demands a close look at a viewing: open lockers and press bulkheads and berth fronts for softness or movement at fastenings, since aged wood can dry and release from screws, and a musty smell signals past leaks. Where an inboard engine is fitted, listen for mounting insecurity against the hull and verify the bed is secure. Also confirm the keel-hull joint shows clean, unfaded glass with no staining that would hint at past grounding damage.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
- Inspect mahogany joinery for softness and odor
- Confirm inboard engine beds are secure if fitted
- Verify draft by load matches roughly 3.8–4.1 feet
- Check fin-keel hull joint for clean glass work
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Victoire 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $8,390 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $8,040 | -4.2% |
Where they're listed
Victoire 25 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8,215 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Dory 25 | 24.83' | $ 9,000 | 29 | 8 |
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| Victoria 26 | 26' | $ 23,306 | 8 | 3 |
| Victoire 25You are here | — | $ 8,215 | 2 | 0 |