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Santana 25 1
Designer: Shad Turner  ·  Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.(Usa)  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Santana 25 1

Designed as a nimble and accessible daysailer and club racer, the Santana 25 1 has earned a loyal following among sailors who appreciate a responsive, fun-to-sail platform without the complexity of larger keelboats. Built by W.D. Schock Corporation, a California manufacturer with a strong reputation for performance-oriented designs, this boat reflects the company's commitment to producing sailboats that are both competitive on the racecourse and enjoyable for casual coastal sailing. With its relatively light displacement and sporty hull form, the Santana 25 1 tends to reward attentive helmsmanship and performs well in the kind of breezy conditions common along the Pacific Coast, where it developed much of its following. Its manageable size makes it an excellent choice for shorthanded sailing, and the straightforward rigging keeps learning curves reasonable for newer sailors moving up from smaller dinghies or keelboats. While detailed specifications are limited, the boat's enduring presence in active one-design fleets speaks to its durability and the strong community that has grown around it. For buyers seeking an engaging, social racing experience at a practical price point, the Santana 25 1 remains a compelling option worth exploring.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.58 ft / 7.49 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.50 ft / 5.94 m
Beam 7.82 ft / 2.38 m
Max Draft 4.08 ft / 1.24 m
Displacement 4,050.00 lb / 1,837 kg
Ballast 1,800.00 lb / 816 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Shad Turner
Builder W. D. Schock Corp.(USA)
First Built 1973
Last Built 1977
Number Built 160
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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
44.44
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
243.84
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. 3.27 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.54
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 262.00 ft² / 24.34 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 243.84
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Santana 25 1 ★
24.6 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
24.6 ft
Merit 25
24.5 ft
Santana 525
24.6 ft
LWL
Santana 25 1 ★
19.5 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
19.2 ft
Merit 25
20.0 ft
Santana 525
18.5 ft
Beam
Santana 25 1 ★
7.8 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
9.2 ft
Merit 25
8.0 ft
Santana 525
9.3 ft
Displacement
Santana 25 1 ★
4 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
2 lbs
Merit 25
2 lbs
Santana 525
2 lbs
Ballast
Santana 25 1 ★
1 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
900 lbs
Merit 25
1 lbs
Santana 525
950 lbs
Sail Area
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
276 sq ft
Merit 25
Santana 525
261 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
174 s/nm
Merit 25
171 s/nm
Santana 525
189 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
21.5
Merit 25
Santana 525
23.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Santana 25 1 ★
44.4 %
Capri 25 Catalina
30.5 %
Merit 25
36.2 %
Santana 525
39.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
11.5
Merit 25
Santana 525
9.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
2.56
Merit 25
Santana 525
2.79
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Santana 25 1 ★
243
Capri 25 Catalina
187
Merit 25
161
Santana 525
169
Hull Speed
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
5.9 kts
Merit 25
Santana 525
5.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Santana 25 1 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
3.4
Merit 25
Santana 525
3.9
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