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Wing 25
Designer: Colin Mudie/Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: A.v. Robertson/Tyler Boat Co. (Uk)  ·  First built: 1963
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About the Wing 25

Designed by the renowned duo Colin Mudie and Van De Stadt, this classic 25-footer represents thoughtful European yacht design from the early 1960s. Built by A.V. Robertson and Tyler Boat Co. in the UK starting in 1963, the Wing 25 showcases the era's emphasis on seaworthiness and practical cruising capability in a compact package. The yacht's masthead sloop rig and fin keel configuration deliver respectable performance with a sail area of 255 square feet driving 6,500 pounds of displacement. Her moderate beam of 8 feet and draft of 3.58 feet strike a practical balance between stability and shoal water accessibility. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio, with 2,250 pounds of ballast, contributes to solid sailing characteristics and self-righting ability. With a comfort ratio of 30.77 and capsize screening value of 1.72, the Wing 25 demonstrates excellent seaworthiness for coastal cruising and protected offshore passages. Her hull speed of 5.76 knots reflects typical performance for this size range, while the SA/Displacement ratio of 11.75 indicates moderate power suitable for both leisurely cruising and spirited day sailing. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance for today's owners seeking a classic pocket cruiser with proven offshore credentials.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 3.58 ft / 1.09 m
Displacement 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast 2,250.00 lb / 1,021 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 255.00 ft² / 23.69 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Colin Mudie/Van de Stadt
Builder A.V. Robertson/Tyler Boat Co. (UK)
First Built 1963
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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
11.75
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
34.62
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
458.3
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
30.77
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
1.72
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. 5.76 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. 528.82 pounds/inch
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Wing 25 ★
25.0 ft
Catalina 25
25.0 ft
Coronado 25
25.0 ft
Hunter 25
25.0 ft
Pearson 25
25.0 ft
Schock 25
25.0 ft
LWL
Wing 25 ★
18.5 ft
Catalina 25
21.5 ft
Coronado 25
20.1 ft
Hunter 25
20.2 ft
Pearson 25
21.4 ft
Schock 25
16.3 ft
Beam
Wing 25 ★
8.0 ft
Catalina 25
8.8 ft
Coronado 25
8.0 ft
Hunter 25
8.0 ft
Pearson 25
8.0 ft
Schock 25
7.0 ft
Displacement
Wing 25 ★
6 lbs
Catalina 25
4 lbs
Coronado 25
4 lbs
Hunter 25
4 lbs
Pearson 25
3 lbs
Schock 25
2 lbs
Ballast
Wing 25 ★
2 lbs
Catalina 25
1 lbs
Coronado 25
2 lbs
Hunter 25
1 lbs
Pearson 25
1 lbs
Schock 25
1 lbs
Sail Area
Wing 25 ★
255 sq ft
Catalina 25
254 sq ft
Coronado 25
299 sq ft
Hunter 25
256 sq ft
Pearson 25
257 sq ft
Schock 25
236 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Wing 25 ★
Catalina 25
223 s/nm
Coronado 25
231 s/nm
Hunter 25
223 s/nm
Pearson 25
216 s/nm
Schock 25
222 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Wing 25 ★
11.8
Catalina 25
16.1
Coronado 25
17.6
Hunter 25
15.3
Pearson 25
17.1
Schock 25
22.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Wing 25 ★
34.6 %
Catalina 25
37.5 %
Coronado 25
47.8 %
Hunter 25
40.9 %
Pearson 25
33.3 %
Schock 25
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Wing 25 ★
30.8
Catalina 25
15.2
Coronado 25
20.2
Hunter 25
19.7
Pearson 25
16.1
Schock 25
13.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Wing 25 ★
1.72
Catalina 25
2.21
Coronado 25
1.94
Hunter 25
1.96
Pearson 25
2.06
Schock 25
2.15
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Wing 25 ★
458
Catalina 25
179
Coronado 25
249
Hunter 25
239
Pearson 25
170
Schock 25
Hull Speed
Wing 25 ★
5.8 kts
Catalina 25
6.2 kts
Coronado 25
6.0 kts
Hunter 25
6.0 kts
Pearson 25
6.2 kts
Schock 25
5.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Wing 25 ★
Catalina 25
Coronado 25
2.3
Hunter 25
2.1
Pearson 25
3.1
Schock 25
2.9
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