ELITE 25
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 24.67 ft |
| LWL | 20.52 ft |
| Beam | 8.83 ft |
| Draft | 4.58 ft |
| Displacement | 3,968 lb |
| Ballast | 1,455 lb |
| Material | 9.5 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 27.56 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.84 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 25.59 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.06 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 260.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 135.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 230.5 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 5 |
| Water | 13.2 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the ELITE 25
Keel/CB Model: Draft (max.) 5.18' / 1.58m Draft (min.) 2.25' / 0.69m Displacement: 4299 lbs./ 1950 kgs. Ballast: 1742 lbs. / 790 kgs.
The Elite 25 is a compact, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Michel Joubert and built by Kirie in France. With a production run of 260 hulls completed in 1982, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-80s European design philosophy.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing enthusiasts who prioritize agility and ease of handling over heavy offshore provisioning. Its light displacement and fractional rig make it an excellent candidate for single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, trailerable package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 3968.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.23, the Elite 25 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker, though its fin keel and Joubert design offer respectable stability for protected waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the O'Day 23 and the Pearson 23, as they share similar LOA dimensions and target the same market of accessible, trailerable cruisers. However, the Elite 25 distinguishes itself with a more modern fractional rig and lighter displacement compared to the heavier, masthead-rigged American designs of the same era.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 24.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ELITE 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.
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