NAUSET 25
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.7 ft |
| LWL | 22.17 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 5.33 ft/ 1.67 ft min |
| Displacement | 4,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,100 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 29.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 24 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.4 ft |
| FLforestay | 10 ft |
| Mainsail | 281.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 146.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 249.1 sq ft |
About the NAUSET 25
Also available as a ketch. See MIDSHIP 25. Other names: PARKER DAWSON 26, BOMBAY 26.
The Nauset 25 is a compact coastal cruiser designed by Robert Finch and built by Nauset Marine (USA) in 1973. With a hull count listed as ?, this model represents a specific snapshot of 1970s American boatbuilding, characterized by its 25.7 ft LOA and 4000.0 lb displacement.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize manageable size and traditional aesthetics over long-range offshore capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 4000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.02, the Nauset 25 is primarily designed for coastal waters rather than extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Pearson 24 and O'Day 23, which share similar dimensions and roles as entry-level coastal cruisers with moderate displacement.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the NAUSET 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 25.7ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the NAUSET 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 NAUSET 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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