Designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jeremy Rogers, this rare sailboat represents a fascinating chapter in 1970s yacht design with only ten hulls ever constructed starting in 1975. The Peterson-designed Contessa 25 showcases the designer's signature approach to performance-oriented sailing with its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, delivering responsive handling characteristics that Peterson became renowned for in his racing designs. With a displacement of 4,600 pounds and 2,100 pounds of ballast, this fiberglass masthead sloop strikes a balance between stability and performance. The boat's sail area of 350 square feet provides ample power for spirited sailing, while the SA/Displacement ratio of 20.3 indicates good performance potential in moderate conditions. Her comfort ratio of 16.11 suggests a motion more suited to day sailing and coastal cruising rather than extended offshore passages. The hull's moderate proportions, with a waterline length of 21 feet and beam of 9.42 feet, create a seaworthy platform ideal for coastal exploration and weekend adventures. Given Peterson's racing pedigree and the boat's responsive underwater profile, owners can expect engaging sailing characteristics with the capability for club racing. The five-foot draft provides good upwind performance while remaining manageable for most harbor depths.

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