Yamaha 25 2

Designed by Ichiro Yokoyama and built by Yamaha beginning in 1976, this 25-footer represents Japanese boat building during an era when the country was making significant inroads into recreational sailing markets. The Yamaha 25 2 combines practical coastal cruising capabilities with reasonable performance characteristics in a compact package. With a fin keel and rudder on skeg configuration, the boat offers good maneuverability while maintaining directional stability. The 5.40-foot draft provides adequate upwind performance without limiting access to many shallow anchorages. At 3,748 pounds displacement with 1,433 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a balance between stability and performance that suits weekend cruising and club racing applications. The masthead sloop rig carries 298 square feet of sail area, delivering a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 19.81 that indicates spirited performance in moderate conditions. The comfort ratio of 14.93 suggests motion characteristics typical of boats designed more for daysailing and coastal cruising rather than extended offshore passages. The capsize screening value of 2.31 indicates the boat is best suited for coastal waters rather than ocean crossings. This Yamaha makes an excellent choice for sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those wanting a capable boat for protected water sailing and short coastal hops.

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