PETERSON 25 1/4 TON
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25 ft |
| LWL | 20.25 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 4,700 lb |
| Ballast | 1,900.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 31.7 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 28.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 7.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 277.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 163.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 277.5 sq ft |
About the PETERSON 25 1/4 TON
The first of the Doug Peterson designed 1/4 tonners were built by Carl Eichenlaub at a mid-west factory. The first was 'El Principio', The MG 26 (sold in Europe) is also thought to be from this same design. Other 1/4 ton designs from Peterson; A very imprecise time line: 1975: Similar and from same molds by Posiedon Marine, some of which were sold as kits. Also built by Chita Inc. of Japan, Chaser in Canada.. Ended up in possession of Bayliner, (US 25). 1976: New design, 'Star Eyed Stella' (4th, Int. 1/4 ton cup of 1976.). (Peterson design #39) 1978: Daggerboard version. SEAWAY 25 (Stephenson Marine in Australia.) 1978: New design for Chita Inc. 1980 ?: Design for Navimor of Poland (CONRAD 560)
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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