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Santana 25 2
Designer: Shad Turner  ·  Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Santana 25 2

Designed as a capable and accessible daysailer and coastal cruiser, the Santana 25 2 carries on the solid reputation that the Santana line built among American sailing enthusiasts. Produced by W.D. Schock Corporation, a California builder with deep roots in performance-oriented sailboats, the Santana series earned a loyal following for delivering responsive, spirited sailing without overwhelming complexity. The Santana 25 2 is well suited to sailors looking for an engaging experience on protected bays, lakes, and coastal waters. Its manageable size makes it an approachable choice for a small crew or an experienced singlehander, while still offering enough performance to satisfy those with a competitive streak. The design reflects Schock's emphasis on lively handling and clean lines, qualities that made their boats popular in both casual and club racing circles. For buyers researching this model, it represents a practical entry point into keelboat sailing with the added credibility of a reputable manufacturer behind it. Used examples tend to attract buyers seeking reliable weekend sailing with a boat that rewards attentive helmsmanship and holds its value reasonably well within its class.

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
Sail Area (Reported) 262.00 ft² / 24.34 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Shad Turner
Builder W. D. Schock Corp.
First Built 1973
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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
16.54
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
19.22
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
1.97
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. 5.92
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.19
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. 544.86
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.16
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 7.83
SA Fore 155.8
SA Main 105.71
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Santana 25 2 ★
24.6 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
24.6 ft
Santana 25 1
24.6 ft
Seidelmann 25
24.6 ft
LWL
Santana 25 2 ★
19.5 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
19.2 ft
Santana 25 1
19.5 ft
Seidelmann 25
20.0 ft
Beam
Santana 25 2 ★
7.8 ft
Capri 25 Catalina
9.2 ft
Santana 25 1
7.8 ft
Seidelmann 25
9.5 ft
Displacement
Santana 25 2 ★
4 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
2 lbs
Santana 25 1
4 lbs
Seidelmann 25
4 lbs
Ballast
Santana 25 2 ★
1 lbs
Capri 25 Catalina
900 lbs
Santana 25 1
1 lbs
Seidelmann 25
2 lbs
Sail Area
Santana 25 2 ★
262 sq ft
Capri 25 Catalina
276 sq ft
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
281 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Santana 25 2 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
174 s/nm
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
217 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Santana 25 2 ★
16.5
Capri 25 Catalina
21.5
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
16.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Santana 25 2 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
30.5 %
Santana 25 1
44.4 %
Seidelmann 25
47.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Santana 25 2 ★
19.2
Capri 25 Catalina
11.5
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
16.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Santana 25 2 ★
1.97
Capri 25 Catalina
2.56
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
2.29
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Santana 25 2 ★
Capri 25 Catalina
187
Santana 25 1
243
Seidelmann 25
256
Hull Speed
Santana 25 2 ★
5.9 kts
Capri 25 Catalina
5.9 kts
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Santana 25 2 ★
2.2
Capri 25 Catalina
3.4
Santana 25 1
Seidelmann 25
2.1
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