EDEL 3
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.59 ft |
| LWL | 20.24 ft |
| Beam | 7.97 ft |
| Draft | 4.27 ft |
| Displacement | 3,748 lb |
| Ballast | 1,652.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
About the EDEL 3
The Edel 3 is a compact, lightweight cruising sloop designed by Philippe Harlé and built by Edel in France between 1967 and 1974. With a production run of 300 hulls, this 25.59 ft LOA vessel represents a specific era of European small-boat design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend getaways, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and trailerability over heavy offshore endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 3748.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 16.7, the Edel 3 is designed for protected waters and lacks the heavy displacement and structural robustness typically required for serious bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 25-foot trailerable sloops from the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as the O'Day 23 or Pearson 23, which share similar dimensions and roles as accessible entry-level cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EDEL 3 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 EDEL 3yet 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 EDEL 3? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
Similar Sailboats
Which engine powers your EDEL 3?
We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us — as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.
Already know your engine? Search all engines → to find its exact parts.
Used sails that fit the EDEL 3
Checking eBay for sails sized to this boat's rig…