BI-LOUP 265
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.59 ft |
| LWL | 25.42 ft |
| Beam | 8.37 ft |
| Draft | 2.95 ft |
| Displacement | 3,968 lb |
| Ballast | 1,322.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
About the BI-LOUP 265
Updated version of the Bi-Loup 26. Became the Wrighton 26 in 2018.
The Bi-Loup 265 is a compact, lightweight cruising sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Chantier Wrighton in France. Production data indicates the model was built in 2013, with specific hull counts not available in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, particularly for owners seeking a trailerable package with a shallow 2.95 ft draft. Its light displacement of 3968.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 26.18 suggest it is responsive and easy to handle, making it ideal for single-handers or couples.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 3968.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.12, the Bi-Loup 265 is not designed for extended bluewater passages. Its light weight and shallow draft prioritize coastal agility and trailerability over offshore stability and seakeeping.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other trailerable fractional sloop designs from the early 2010s, such as the Beneteau First 23.7 or the J/24, due to similar fractional rigging and emphasis on performance. However, the Bi-Loup's specific twin/triple keel configuration offers unique shallow-water access compared to standard fin keel designs.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BI-LOUP 265 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.59ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BI-LOUP 265yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BI-LOUP 265? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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