DEE 25
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.83 ft |
| LWL | 25 ft |
| Beam | 9.25 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 11,000 lb |
| Ballast | 4,999.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
About the DEE 25
The Dee 25 is a rare, historic vessel designed by Peter Brett and built by Alanson & Son (UK), with a total production run of only 25 hulls constructed in 1952. As a full-keel cutter with a displacement of 11000.0 lb, it represents a classic, heavy-displacement cruising design from the mid-20th century.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or traditionalists who value a slow, stable, and comfortable motion over speed, particularly those interested in maintaining a rare, historic British classic.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a high displacement of 11000.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.67, and a full/long keel, the Dee 25 possesses strong inherent stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other full-keel, heavy-displacement cruisers from the 1950s such as the Contessa 32 or early O'Day models, sharing similar comfort ratios and traditional hull forms.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DEE 25 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 30.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DEE 25yet 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 DEE 25? 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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