Wing 25 Buyer's Guide
The Wing 25 is a 1960s-designed 25-foot fibreglass cruiser that has passed through multiple owners on the used market. Built from 1963 onward by A. V. Robertson Ltd. and other yards, she is a masthead sloop with a fin keel and iron ballast. For a shopper, the appeal is a simple, heavily built small boat with conventional systems and a stable motion profile.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Wing 25 was produced at several yards, all sharing the same 25-foot hull with an 8-foot beam and 6,500-pound displacement. The fin keel draws 3.58 feet loaded to 3.88 feet, a manageable draft for coastal marinas.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A chartplotter is commonly fitted to Wing 25s on the brokerage market, while radar and autopilot are often seen. Less frequently, buyers will find heating, a furling main, a freezer, a bimini, or a reduced-crew rigging setup as owner upgrades. For a buyer, the chartplotter covers basic navigation; radar and autopilot suggest a boat equipped for longer solo or two-person coastal passages. A furling main and short-handed setup are meaningful upgrades that simplify sail handling but should be checked for wear.
What to Inspect
The Wing 25 carries 2,250 pounds of iron ballast, and any used example should be inspected for ballast corrosion or hull-to-keel joint issues iron ballast in a 6,500-pound hull. The hull is solid fibreglass with a solid fibreglass deck, and the wetted surface of 161 square feet means a full underside survey is worthwhile. The masthead rig uses 3/8-inch sheets throughout, and the mainsheet at 62.5 feet should be checked for chafe at the clutch and winch.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Wing 25s are typically found in the United Kingdom and Denmark. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm the iron ballast and keel joint are sound, verify the rigging dimensions and condition, and assess any owner-installed equipment against the original masthead sloop specification. A practical, if modest, small cruiser for coastal use.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Wing 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $543 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $6,518 | +1100.4% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $5,543 | -15.0% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $6,518 | +17.6% |
| May 26 | 1 | $5,432 | -16.7% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $6,111 | +12.5% |
Where they're listed
Wing 25 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7 (77.8%), followed by Denmark.
Country view
9 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5,432 | 7 | 1 | 77.8% |
| Denmark | $7,012 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |