Designed by the legendary Nathanael Herreshoff in 1914, this elegant gaff-rigged sloop represents the pinnacle of classic yacht design from America's golden age of sailing. Built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, only five examples of this distinctive 25-footer were ever constructed, making it one of the rarest gems in the designer's celebrated catalog. The Buzzards Bay 25's traditional lines belie its sophisticated engineering. With a waterline length of 25 feet and beam of 8.75 feet, she offers surprisingly spacious accommodations for her size while maintaining the refined proportions that made Herreshoff designs famous worldwide. Her substantial 7,400-pound displacement and deep 6.5-foot draft provide excellent stability and seaworthiness, characteristics reflected in her conservative comfort ratio of 23.32. The gaff-headed rig with 539 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance in light to moderate conditions, with a theoretical hull speed of 6.70 knots. Her keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility for both deeper waters and shoal exploration, making her well-suited for coastal cruising and daysailing in protected waters. This wooden classic appeals to traditionalists seeking an authentic connection to sailing's heritage, though prospective owners should expect the maintenance demands typical of century-old wooden construction.
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What is the Buzzards Bay 25's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Buzzards Bay 25 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.78. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Buzzards Bay 25's comfort ratio?
The Buzzards Bay 25 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.32. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Buzzards Bay 25 safe for offshore sailing?
The Buzzards Bay 25 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.8. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Buzzards Bay 25?
The theoretical hull speed of the Buzzards Bay 25 is 6.70 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Buzzards Bay 25 weigh?
The Buzzards Bay 25 has a displacement of 7,400.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 32.58 ft.
Who designed the Buzzards Bay 25?
The Buzzards Bay 25 was designed by Nathanael Herreshoff, first built in 1914.