Friendship 25 Ts

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect Koos De Ridder and built by Friendship Yachts starting in 1984, this compact fractional sloop represents thoughtful European engineering for coastal cruising and recreational sailing. The lifting keel configuration makes this 24.61-foot yacht particularly appealing for shallow water exploration and trailer sailing, allowing access to harbors and anchorages unavailable to fixed-keel boats. With a displacement of 2,866 pounds and 992 pounds of ballast, the boat strikes a reasonable balance between stability and performance. The 8.20-foot beam provides adequate interior volume for weekend cruising while maintaining good sailing characteristics. Her 248 square feet of sail area and SA/Displacement ratio of 19.72 indicate moderate performance potential, making her well-suited for relaxed coastal sailing rather than aggressive racing. The comfort ratio of 12.16 suggests a relatively quick motion in seaways, typical of smaller coastal cruisers, while the capsize screening formula of 2.31 indicates reasonable initial stability for protected waters sailing. Friendship Yachts built these boats with fiberglass construction, ensuring durability and low maintenance. The lifting keel feature, combined with her modest draft when raised, makes this an excellent choice for gunkholing, shallow bay sailing, and those seeking versatile coastal exploration capabilities.

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