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SUNBIRD 25

SUNBIRD 25

Bolwell FibreglassΒ· Design: J. B. Brooke
$16,701 avg$16,701 – $16,701 (2 listings)1977–1987
$900 – $2.5K est. annual maintenance
DaysailermonoFractional SloopFinVariable
SunMaid Association of Victoria β†—

Specifications

Hull

LOA25 ft
LWL22.5 ft
Beam8.17 ft
Draft4 ft/ 1.67 ft min
Displacement3,505 lb
Ballast1,199.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.4 kn

Engine

CommonlyVolvo Penta

About the SUNBIRD 25

A motorsailer version was also available.

Direct variant of the SUNBIRD 25

Near-identical models β€” same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.

Performance

Comfort14.2
Capsize2.15
SA/Disp15.9
Disp/Len137
Bal/Disp34.2

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Estimated Value

Limited Data
Based on 2 listings
Low
$11,872
Estimated Value
$11,872
High
$11,872
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$900 – $2.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the SUNBIRD 25yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind β€” 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas β€” hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a SUNBIRD 25? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist β€” and they're the reason the boats above it have one.

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Which engine powers your SUNBIRD 25?

We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us β€” as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.

Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Volvo Penta β€” is it one of these?

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