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Escapade Tucker
Designer: Robert Tucker  ·  Builder: Blanks Boatyard (Uk)  ·  First built: 1960
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About the Escapade Tucker

Designed by Robert Tucker and first launched in 1960, this classic 25-footer represents traditional British yacht design at its finest. Built by Blanks Boatyard in the UK using wood construction, the Escapade Tucker embodies the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized post-war English sailboat building. With a displacement of 4,000 pounds and 1,350 pounds of ballast, this yacht offers reassuring stability for coastal cruising and extended passages. The fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides good directional stability while maintaining reasonable maneuverability in tight quarters. Her cutter rig, carrying 164 square feet of sail area, delivers versatile sailing performance with excellent heavy-weather capabilities when the inner forestay comes into play. The boat's comfort ratio of 19.69 suggests a relatively stiff, seaworthy motion that experienced sailors will appreciate during longer passages. Her capsize screening formula of 1.83 indicates good offshore capabilities, though she's equally at home on coastal waters. With a theoretical hull speed of 6.14 knots, the Escapade Tucker prioritizes seaworthiness over pure speed, making her an excellent choice for sailors seeking a traditional, well-mannered cruising yacht with proven pedigree.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.75 ft / 7.85 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Beam 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg
Ballast 1,350.00 lb / 612 kg
Ballast Type Cast iron
Sail Area (Reported) 164.00 ft² / 15.24 m²
Headroom 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Wood
Designer Robert Tucker
Builder Blanks Boatyard (UK)
First Built 1960
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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
 10.44
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 33.75
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
 192.82
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
 19.69
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.83
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. 6.14 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. 544.01 pounds/inch
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Escapade Tucker ★
25.8 ft
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25.8 ft
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25.8 ft
Haida 26
25.8 ft
LWL
Escapade Tucker ★
21.0 ft
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
18.0 ft
Ericson 26 2
21.9 ft
Haida 26
21.0 ft
Beam
Escapade Tucker ★
7.3 ft
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
7.0 ft
Ericson 26 2
9.3 ft
Haida 26
8.3 ft
Displacement
Escapade Tucker ★
4 lbs
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
3 lbs
Ericson 26 2
5 lbs
Haida 26
4 lbs
Ballast
Escapade Tucker ★
1 lbs
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
1 lbs
Ericson 26 2
2 lbs
Haida 26
1 lbs
Sail Area
Escapade Tucker ★
164 sq ft
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
326 sq ft
Haida 26
303 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Escapade Tucker ★
—
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
234 s/nm
Haida 26
244 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Escapade Tucker ★
10.4
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
17.3
Haida 26
18.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Escapade Tucker ★
33.8 %
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
50.0 %
Ericson 26 2
42.9 %
Haida 26
41.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Escapade Tucker ★
19.7
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
18.2
Haida 26
17.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Escapade Tucker ★
1.83
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
2.13
Haida 26
2.03
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Escapade Tucker ★
192
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
244
Ericson 26 2
222
Haida 26
207
Hull Speed
Escapade Tucker ★
6.1 kts
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
6.3 kts
Haida 26
6.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Escapade Tucker ★
—
Endeavor 26 Lapworth
—
Ericson 26 2
2.5
Haida 26
2.8
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