Cape Dory 25 D
Description
The Cape Dory 25D, also known as the Cape Dory 25 Mark II or Octavia 25, is a 25-foot coastal cruising sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Cape Dory Yachts from 1981 to 1985, with later production by C.W. Hood Yachts around 1996. Renowned for its seaworthiness, sturdy fiberglass construction, and classic design, it’s ideal for couples or small families seeking a compact cruiser for extended coastal voyages or day sailing. The "D" denotes its diesel inboard engine, distinguishing it from the outboard-powered Cape Dory 25. Introduced in 1981 to replace the Cape Dory 25, addressing demand for more sail power and cruising comfort. Built by Cape Dory Yachts in East Taunton, Massachusetts, until 1985, with 189 units completed. Later produced by C.W. Hood Yachts as the Octavia 25 (~1996). The design reflects Alberg’s focus on seaworthy, traditional boats.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 19.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 5120 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.25 ft |
| p | 27.25 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 ft | 10.25 ft | 27.25 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - |
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Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 28.57 ft - (8708 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 28.78 ft - (8772 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 144.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Foot | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 122.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.55 ft - (3825 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.84 ° |
| Area | * 188.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.83 ft - (8178 mm) |
| Foot | 10.083 ft - (3073 mm) |
| Leech | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 87.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.99 ft - (2740 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.23 ° |
| Area | * 120.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Foot | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Leech | 24.167 ft - (7366 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 107.12 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.98 ft - (3347 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.75 ° |
| Area | * 153.78 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 24.083 ft - (7340 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 88.88 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.11 ft - (2777 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.56 ° |
| Area | * 122.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.28 ft - (3438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.8 ° |
| Area | * 173.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.55 ft - (5044 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.02 ft - (9150 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.37 ft - (4685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 245.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | 28.75 ft - (8763 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.63 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.39 ft - (4081 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.78 ° |
| Area | * 207.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.22 ft - (5249 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.63 ft - (8726 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perp | * 15.37 ft - (4685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.04 ° |
| Area | * 245.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.91 ft - (5154 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.37 ft - (8952 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 405 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 61.56 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.31 ft - (1923 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 20.19 ° |
| Area | * 50.47 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.