Watkins 25 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

24.92' · 7.6 m

Disp.

4,800 lbs · 2,177 kg

First year

1985

The Watkins 25 exemplifies the "pocket cruiser" philosophy of the 1980s, offering a blend of coastal capability and interior volume rarely found in vessels under 30 feet. Introduced during the Al Larson era of Watkins Yachts, the model was born from the company's acquisition of Columbia Yachts tooling, though it was significantly modified to prioritize stability and living space over the racing heritage of its predecessors. Produced primarily between 1981 and 1989, the Watkins 25 transitioned into the Seawolf 25 following the company’s sale to McLaughlin Body Co. in 1986. While the name changed, the hull remained a stalwart of the Floridabased builder's lineup, prized by entrylevel cruisers for its robust fiberglass construction and a shoal draft specifically designed for the thin waters of the Gulf Coast and the Keys.