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Pacific Seacraft 25 2
Designer: Henry Mohrschladt  ·  Builder: Pacific Seacraft  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Pacific Seacraft 25 2

Pacific Seacraft's commitment to traditional construction and seaworthiness extends throughout their entire lineup, including this compact 25-footer that carries the builder's reputation for quality into smaller waters. Built during an era when Pacific Seacraft was establishing itself as a premier manufacturer of offshore-capable vessels, this model represents their philosophy scaled down to a more manageable size. Despite her modest dimensions, this boat exhibits the hallmark characteristics that made Pacific Seacraft famous: solid fiberglass construction, thoughtful interior layouts, and sailing characteristics that prioritize stability and comfort over outright speed. The design reflects classic proportions with a traditional aesthetic that appeals to sailors seeking timeless lines rather than contemporary styling. Well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend adventures, she offers the Pacific Seacraft experience in a package that's easier to handle for smaller crews or those seeking lower maintenance costs. Her size makes her ideal for exploring protected waters, harbor hopping, or serving as an excellent platform for developing sailing skills. The boat's reputation benefits from Pacific Seacraft's overall standing in the sailing community, where the brand became synonymous with careful craftsmanship and attention to detail that serious cruisers appreciated.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.93 ft / 8.51 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.33 ft / 1.01 m
Displacement 5,700.00 lb / 2,585 kg
Ballast 1,750.00 lb / 794 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Headroom 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Henry Mohrschladt
Builder Pacific Seacraft
First Built 1976
Last Built 1981
Number Built 157
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Performance Ratios
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
30.7
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
274.77
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. 3.6 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.54
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 309.00 ft² / 28.71 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
How It Compares

vs. Aloha 28, Coronado 28, Grampian 28, Islander 28, Sabre 28 1

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Dimensions
LOA
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
27.9 ft
Aloha 28
28.0 ft
Coronado 28
28.0 ft
Grampian 28
28.0 ft
Islander 28
27.9 ft
Sabre 28 1
28.0 ft
LWL
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
21.0 ft
Aloha 28
24.5 ft
Coronado 28
22.2 ft
Grampian 28
24.5 ft
Islander 28
23.1 ft
Sabre 28 1
22.8 ft
Beam
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
8.0 ft
Aloha 28
9.4 ft
Coronado 28
8.5 ft
Grampian 28
9.5 ft
Islander 28
9.8 ft
Sabre 28 1
9.0 ft
Displacement
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
5 lbs
Aloha 28
6 lbs
Coronado 28
6 lbs
Grampian 28
6 lbs
Islander 28
7 lbs
Sabre 28 1
6 lbs
Ballast
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
1 lbs
Aloha 28
3 lbs
Coronado 28
2 lbs
Grampian 28
3 lbs
Islander 28
3 lbs
Sabre 28 1
2 lbs
Sail Area
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
373 sq ft
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
361 sq ft
Sabre 28 1
391 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
195 s/nm
Coronado 28
216 s/nm
Grampian 28
198 s/nm
Islander 28
186 s/nm
Sabre 28 1
186 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
16.8
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
15.8
Sabre 28 1
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
30.7 %
Aloha 28
44.4 %
Coronado 28
41.2 %
Grampian 28
44.4 %
Islander 28
42.9 %
Sabre 28 1
42.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
20.6
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
21.0
Sabre 28 1
23.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
2.00
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
2.06
Sabre 28 1
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
274
Aloha 28
204
Coronado 28
278
Grampian 28
209
Islander 28
254
Sabre 28 1
258
Hull Speed
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
6.6 kts
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
6.4 kts
Sabre 28 1
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Pacific Seacraft 25 2 ★
Aloha 28
2.6
Coronado 28
Grampian 28
Islander 28
2.0
Sabre 28 1
2.1
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