South Coast 25
Description
The South Coast 25 is an American 25-foot trailerable masthead sloop designed by Warren Metcalf as a coastal cruiser and first built in 1969 by South Coast Seacraft Co. of Shreveport, Louisiana. Production was limited, with approximately 100 boats constructed before the company was sold in 1975 (part of the builder’s effort to compete with models like the Coronado 25; Metcalf tragically died in a diving accident while finishing the design). It features solid fiberglass construction, a fin keel (some reports note variations), and basic accommodations suitable for weekend cruising or family daysailing, with a practical layout emphasizing ease of trailering and handling. Key features include a roomy cockpit, outboard power option, and forgiving sailing characteristics typical of 1960s–1970s pocket cruisers from the South Coast lineup.
Construction Details
| Designer | Warren Metcalf |
|---|---|
| Builder | South Coast Seacraft Co. (USA) |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.500 ft |
| Beam | 7.500 ft |
| Displacement | 4200 lb |
| Ballast | 1800 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1969 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.67 ft | 9 ft | 27 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
South Coast 25 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.91 ft - (8812 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.16 ft - (8888 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 167.11 ft² |
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South Coast 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Leech | 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 111.56 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.04 ft - (3060 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 22.19 ° |
| Area | * 143 ft² |
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South Coast 25 - GENOA
| Luff | 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 28.67 ft - (8739 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 164.89 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.56 ° |
| Area | * 226.37 ft² |
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South Coast 25 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.37 ft - (9257 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 418 ft² |
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