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Crown 25 Schumacher
Designer: Carl Schumacher  ·  Builder: Sea Crown Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Crown 25 Schumacher

Designed by renowned naval architect Carl Schumacher and built by Sea Crown Marine starting in 1980, this 25-footer represents a thoughtful approach to small boat performance sailing. Schumacher's reputation for creating fast, seaworthy designs is evident in this compact racer-cruiser that punches above its weight class. The fractional sloop rig and daggerboard configuration make this an agile performer, particularly well-suited for coastal sailing, club racing, and spirited day sailing. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 21.22, she offers excellent light air performance while remaining manageable in stronger conditions. The daggerboard system provides the flexibility to explore shallow waters while maintaining upwind efficiency when fully deployed. At 2,000 pounds displacement with 840 pounds of ballast, the boat achieves a reasonable balance between stability and performance. The capsize screening formula of 2.28 indicates good stability characteristics for coastal waters. Her fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance. This design appeals to sailors seeking a responsive, well-engineered boat for weekend adventures and local racing. The compact 25-foot length makes her trailerable and manageable for smaller crews, while Schumacher's design expertise ensures rewarding sailing characteristics that belie her modest size.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 7.17 ft / 2.19 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft 2.00 ft / 0.61 m
Displacement 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Ballast 840.00 lb / 381 kg
Ballast Type Steel fin with lead bulb
Sail Area (Reported) 210.00 ft² / 19.51 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Daggerboard
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FRP
Designer Carl Schumacher
Builder Sea Crown Marine (USA)
First Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
21.22
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
93.05
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
9.95
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.18 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.26 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
How It Compares

vs. Gp 26 Orc, Macgregor 26D, Nimble 25 Arctic, Tradewinds 26 Luger, Venture 25

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Dimensions
LOA
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
25.0 ft
Gp 26 Orc
25.9 ft
Macgregor 26D
25.8 ft
Nimble 25 Arctic
26.0 ft
Tradewinds 26 Luger
25.4 ft
Venture 25
24.9 ft
LWL
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
Gp 26 Orc
Macgregor 26D
23.5 ft
Nimble 25 Arctic
24.2 ft
Tradewinds 26 Luger
23.0 ft
Venture 25
23.0 ft
Beam
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
7.2 ft
Gp 26 Orc
8.5 ft
Macgregor 26D
7.9 ft
Nimble 25 Arctic
8.3 ft
Tradewinds 26 Luger
7.9 ft
Venture 25
7.9 ft
Displacement
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
2 lbs
Gp 26 Orc
2 lbs
Macgregor 26D
2 lbs
Nimble 25 Arctic
2 lbs
Tradewinds 26 Luger
2 lbs
Venture 25
2 lbs
Ballast
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
840 lbs
Gp 26 Orc
992 lbs
Macgregor 26D
1 lbs
Nimble 25 Arctic
1 lbs
Tradewinds 26 Luger
750 lbs
Venture 25
600 lbs
Sail Area
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
210 sq ft
Gp 26 Orc
349 sq ft
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
240 sq ft
Tradewinds 26 Luger
235 sq ft
Venture 25
231 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
Gp 26 Orc
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
249 s/nm
Tradewinds 26 Luger
Venture 25
234 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
21.2
Gp 26 Orc
33.0
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
18.9
Tradewinds 26 Luger
19.9
Venture 25
21.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
Gp 26 Orc
Macgregor 26D
42.1 %
Nimble 25 Arctic
34.5 %
Tradewinds 26 Luger
28.9 %
Venture 25
26.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
10.0
Gp 26 Orc
8.5
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
10.9
Tradewinds 26 Luger
10.8
Venture 25
9.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
Gp 26 Orc
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
2.32
Tradewinds 26 Luger
2.31
Venture 25
2.40
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
93
Gp 26 Orc
92
Macgregor 26D
98
Nimble 25 Arctic
91
Tradewinds 26 Luger
95
Venture 25
84
Hull Speed
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
6.2 kts
Gp 26 Orc
6.3 kts
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
6.6 kts
Tradewinds 26 Luger
6.4 kts
Venture 25
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Crown 25 Schumacher ★
Gp 26 Orc
Macgregor 26D
Nimble 25 Arctic
Tradewinds 26 Luger
5.3
Venture 25
5.4
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