EVELYN 25.5
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.5 ft |
| LWL | 22.27 ft |
| Beam | 9 ft |
| Draft | 4.4 ft |
| Displacement | 4,200 lb |
| Ballast | 1,399.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 27 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11 ft |
| FLforestay | 11 ft |
| Mainsail | 344.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 184.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 313.2 sq ft |
About the EVELYN 25.5
Prototype was 'Prophet', winner of MORC Internationals of 1981.
The Evelyn 25.5 is a compact coastal cruiser designed by Bob Evelyn and built by Formula Yachts (USA) in 1981. With a displacement of 4200.0 lb and a beam of 9.0 ft, it offers a stable platform for short-range cruising, though specific build counts are not available in the authoritative data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend warriors seeking a manageable, trailerable package with adequate interior volume for its LOA of 25.5 ft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.23 and a comfort ratio of 14.96, the Evelyn 25.5 is designed for protected waters and lacks the heavy displacement and structural reinforcement required for serious offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the O'Day 23 and Pearson 23, which share similar dimensions and roles as entry-level coastal cruisers with masthead sloop rigs.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EVELYN 25.5 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 25.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EVELYN 25.5yet 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 EVELYN 25.5? 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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