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Seaward 25
Designer: Nick Hake  ·  Builder: Hake Yachts, Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Seaward 25

Designed by Nick Hake and built by Hake Yachts from 1984 onward, this compact cruiser represents thoughtful American boatbuilding focused on practical sailing. With 600 hulls produced over its production run, the Seaward 25 earned recognition as a well-engineered trailerable sailboat that doesn't compromise seaworthiness for convenience. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fin keel configuration with transom-hung rudder deliver responsive handling characteristics that appeal to both novice and experienced sailors. At 26.75 feet overall with a shallow 2.08-foot draft, she offers excellent versatility for exploring gunkholes and shallow anchorages while maintaining enough ballast ratio to provide confidence in heavier conditions. Her fiberglass construction emphasizes durability and low maintenance, while the 8.33-foot beam creates surprising interior volume for weekend cruising. The design strikes an appealing balance between performance and comfort, making her equally suited for day sailing, coastal cruising, and small yacht club racing. With a moderate comfort ratio of 13.69 and reasonable capsize screening value of 2.18, the Seaward 25 demonstrates the kind of all-around capability that has made her popular among sailors seeking a versatile, manageable boat for regional cruising and spirited sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 26.75 ft / 8.15 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
Beam 8.33 ft / 2.54 m
Max Draft 2.08 ft / 0.63 m
Displacement 3,600.00 lb / 1,633 kg
Ballast 1,200.00 lb / 544 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 247.00 ft² / 22.95 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Nick Hake
Builder Hake Yachts, Inc. (USA)
First Built 1984
Number Built 600
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 270
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
 16.87
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
 33.33
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
 132.09
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
 13.69
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
 2.18
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. 6.43 kn
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
 3.62
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. 684.57 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.84
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.50 ft / 7.77 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.75 ft / 2.67 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.92 ft / 7.90 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.42 ft / 3.18 m
SA Fore 111.56 ft² / 10.36 m²
SA Main 135.04 ft² / 12.55 m²
SA Total (100%) 246.60 ft² / 22.91 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.96 ft / 8.22 m
Mast Height (DWL) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
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