Question 1

What are the specs of the YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 has the following specifications: 24.77ft LOA, 8.96ft beam, 5.4ft draft, 3,748lb displacement, 1,432.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a YAMAHA 25-2 cost?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 has an average asking price of $60,125, with prices ranging from $10,786 to $110,840 based on 14 listings.

Question 3

Who built the YAMAHA 25-2 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Yamaha (JAP), designed by Yamaha/Ichiro Yokoyama, first built in 1976.

Question 4

Is the YAMAHA 25-2 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 14.93, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.31, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19.81, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 234.56, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a YAMAHA 25-2 is estimated at $1.0K – $2.6K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a YAMAHA 25-2 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YAMAHA 25-2 (24.77ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.0K – $2.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $550-$950/year (based on $60,125 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24.77ft boat: Florida: $4,500-$11,900/year. California: $4,200-$10,400/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $3,000-$5,400/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,400/year. Washington: $3,600-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,400/year. South Carolina: $3,900-$7,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $18K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YAMAHA 25-2 (24.77ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,500-$11,900/year. California: $4,200-$10,400/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $3,000-$5,400/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,400/year. Washington: $3,600-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,400/year. South Carolina: $3,900-$7,400/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the YAMAHA 25-2 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, engine, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the YAMAHA 25-2.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YAMAHA 25-2, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, engine. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the YAMAHA 25-2 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the YAMAHA 25-2?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 has the following rig dimensions: I=32.8ft (foretriangle height), J=9.8ft (foretriangle base), P=29.9ft (mainsail luff), E=9.2ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 309.3 sq ft. Jib area: 160.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the YAMAHA 25-2 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 25-2 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24.77ft LOA, comfort ratio 14.93, capsize ratio 2.31, SA/disp 19.81, average price $60,125. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24.77 ft
LWL	19.25 ft
Beam	8.96 ft
Draft	5.4 ft
Displacement	3,748 lb
Ballast	1,432.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	32.8 ft
Jforetriangle base	9.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	29.9 ft
Emainsail foot	9.2 ft
FLforestay	9.8 ft
Mainsail	309.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)	160.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	273.2 sq ft

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