La Paz 25

Designed by respected naval architect Lyle Hess and launched in 1973, this compact cruiser represents thoughtful design priorities for coastal and protected water sailing. Coastal Recreation built these fiberglass vessels with a focus on practical cruising rather than racing performance, evident in the boat's moderate proportions and comfortable interior layout. The shoal draft fin keel configuration draws just two feet, making the La Paz 25 ideal for exploring shallow anchorages and coastal cruising grounds that deeper boats cannot access. With 4,600 pounds of displacement and 1,400 pounds of ballast, she offers reassuring stability while maintaining reasonable performance under her masthead sloop rig carrying 245 square feet of sail area. Her comfort ratio of 18.69 suggests a motion that favors stability over speed, while the capsize screening value of 1.93 indicates good initial stability characteristics. The hull speed of 6.47 knots reflects her cruising nature rather than racing aspirations. With a SA/Displacement ratio of 14.21, expect moderate performance in light to medium conditions. This design suits sailors seeking a manageable coastal cruiser capable of comfortable weekend trips and extended coastal exploration. The combination of shoal draft, modest size, and Hess's reputation for seaworthy designs makes her particularly appealing for gunkholing and protected water cruising.

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